Komatsu New New PC17R-5 and PC20R-5 Mini Excavators Presented for the First time at bauma 2022

Komatsu Europe is to announce all-new PC17R-5 & PC20R-5 conventional tail EU Stage V mini excavators. These new arrivals in the ever-expanding Komatsu range will be presented at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich next October.

These new Komatsu machines let you benefit from an ergonomic and intuitive working
environment, a lifting capacity second to none, a huge luxurious cabin with first class operator comfort, newly designed tracks that effortlessly glide over any surface, a top mounted boom cylinder (PC20MR-5) for off-the-dial digging force, easy maintenance and service, and an array of standard safety features. You can further customize the PC17R-5 and PC20R-5 with a comprehensive list of options to meet the needs of any customer.

Simone Reddi, Komatsu Europe Product Manager for mini excavators, says

“These new R-5 excavators concentrate the quality and performance of the larger Komatsu construction range into a smaller package, and with their unique design concept they are sure to stand out on jobsites across Europe. The PC17R-5 is positioned to combine with the PC20R-5 to form a strong 2-models attack strategy in this all-important segment that requires high performance and easy transport.”

New R-5 features and benefits

• New R-5 cab and interior – Enhanced operator comfort – new image
• Low transport weight (PC17R-5) – Expand customer opportunities
• Double lock function for PPC – Industry leading safety, peace of mind
• Engine shut down secondary switch – Safety, peace of mind
• Seat belt caution indicator – Safety, peace of mind
• New tie down points on revo frame – Safety, quick operation
• New lifting points on cab – Safety, quick operation
• New short pitch rubber shoes – Ultra smooth, and always in control, travel
• New 1st Aux. line on joystick with possibility of attachment oil flow adjustment
  (OPT) –Versatility and controllability of attachments
• New hydraulic quick coupler line (OPT) – Versatility – peace of mind factory fit
• LED working lights (Option) – Safety, extended working time
• Easy daily maintenance – Minimum maintenance time and maximum accessibility
• Extraordinary maintenance access direct from floor structure – Safe and
  minimised maintenance effort
• New Komtrax step 2 – Introducing Komtrax Step 2 for ultimate asset management

Specifically for PC20R-5

• Top mounted boom cylinder – Avoid damage, eliminate risk of striking the truck
  during loading, huge digging forces
• 3rd and 4th aux. lines for powertilt (OPT) – Factory fit solution, versatility, and
  controllability of attachments
• New Grammer seat – Major comfort for drivers