Komatsu along with L&T Construction & Mining Machinery, which is part of Larsen & Toubro Group, jointly participated in Excon 2017 and displayed their latest products and technologies.

Arvind K. Garg, Executive Vice President and Head, Construction and Mining Machinery Business, L&T, who is also the President of ICEMA (Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association) led the L&T’s participation at the exhibition.  Komatsu was represented by its senior management led by Masaaki Kamizono, Managing Director, Komatsu India Pvt Ltd.

Komatsu had showcased its entire range of construction segment machines at the exhibition, namely, Komatsu Hydraulic Excavators models PC71, PC130, PC210, PC300, PC450 and D85 Crawler Dozer.  The highlight was the first-time display of Komatsu GD535 Motor Grader with world-class features such as Komtrax machine tracking system, and PC350 Hydraulic Excavator with reinforced structures, at Excon 2017. These machines carry the hallmark of cutting-edge Japanese technology and have been very well accepted in the Indian market. PC210 Super Long Front machine was also on display alongwith PC71 Tunnel and PC130 Quarry variants. L&T extends complete after-sales service solutions to the wide-range of Komatsu excavators for various segments and applications in the Indian market.

As part of its ambitious ‘Make in India’ programme, L&T has been at the forefront in indigenous development and manufacturing of several products focused on road construction machinery. L&T had put up an impressive display of its entire range of road machinery such as L&T 1190 Soil Compactor, L&T 990 Tandem Compactor, L&T 491 Mini Compactor and L&T 9020sx Wheel Loader.  Coinciding with this occasion, L&T Pneumatic Tyred Handler, L&T Skid Steer Loader and L&T Hydraulic Paver were launched in the exhibition. All these equipment have been designed and developed inhouse by L&T’s Product Development Centre.

As a part of value-added services, Komatsu had set up a Simulator room in the stall where customers could get a feel of operating the machine in simulated jobsites. An audio-visual room was set up to showcase the benefits of Komtrax, the unique machine tracking system patented by Komatsu.  L&T had on display a wide range of Komatsu Genuine Parts. Recon Engines which have been reconditioned at L&T Service Centres were also showcased in the pavilion.

Suraksha 9000, Komatsu’s unique Machine Care Program for PC210-8M0 machine, with extended power train warranty for 3 years or 9,000 hours was unveiled during the exhibition. This program is the first of its kind in the construction segment in the Indian market. The occasion was utilised to also launch Komatsu PC210 Rock Breaker and cover the milestone events, the handing over of the 5000th Komatsu machines of PC71 and PC130 to its customers.