Komatsu has launched smart construction retrofit kits, which equips Komatsu excavators with 3D guidance and payload monitoring. The kit can be installed by a local Komatsu distributor.
The product is a guidance kit that gives operators in the field and managers in the office access to 3D design and payload data to ensure accuracy, control load volumes and operation.
“No matter where you are in your Smart Construction journey, we have the expertise to help you integrate and optimize your fleet, based on your specific needs,” said Komatsu’s Ron Schwieters, senior product manager, customer solutions.
“Smart construction retrofit kits are an entry-level solution that can help bridge the technology gap and drive production improvements to your fleet.”
Smart Construction Retrofit Kit Features
- Gives operators the latest design data
- Measures payload volume and load counts
- Lets you monitor production from the office
Once a conventional excavator is fitted with a smart construction retrofit kit, operators no longer have to set up a laser or bench every time the machine moves. The global navigation satellite system (GNSS) can determine where a machine is on the job site and what the target grade is. The need for additional labor is reduced because the technology collects and delivers information directly to the operator, so fewer people have to be working on the ground or in an open trench.
Smart Monitoring and Tracking
Machine production can be monitored from the office by integrating smart construction applications, and as-built and payload data can be collected for progress tracking. With smart construction retrofit, you can minimize handling and reworking material. The payload meter helps prevent overloaded trucks by promoting proper loading weights for on- and off-road vehicles, to reduce the potential for equipment damage and other risks.
