By Team Homes | Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Komatsu & L&T Promoting 'Sustainable Construction' via High-end Technologies

Komatsu India Private Limited and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) exhibited their technical expertise service capabilities at the Excon 2023 event and marked their way of commitment towards the industry. Their primary focus of this invention was to maintain sustainability. Komatsu and L&T exhibited hybrid technology in the 20-ton category using the Komatsu Hybrid HB205 Hydraulic Excavator. The Honourable Minister of Road Transport and Highways, GoI, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, visited the L&T Stall and inaugurated the Solar Cart manufactured by Larsen & Toubro and the environment-friendly 20-ton Komatsu Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator.

Komatsu’s Hybrid Powertrain System, which includes a motor generator, inverter, capacitor, and electric swing motor generator, is a significant step towards sustainability as it enhances fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. The display includes biodiesel-compatible machines for the Indian construction and mining industry. 

Moreover, Komatsu has introduced India’s first mining truck compatible with biofuel. These machines are designed to work efficiently with B20 biodiesel without affecting performance or maintenance schedules. They can also run on 100% diesel, offering flexibility.

At the exhibition, nine Komatsu construction equipment models were showcased, including those with hybrid technology and bio-fuel compatibility. The event showcased their machines, including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, crawler dozers, and motor graders.

Komatsu has displayed their newly launched hydraulic excavator models PC81 & PC136 for the first time. Both machines are engineered to deliver efficiency, durability, and productivity. They have a more efficient bucket that reduces fuel consumption and enhances operational efficiency. The HydrauMind hydraulic system incorporated in the excavator provides precise control, while KOMTRAX enables equipment monitoring and maintenance.

The introduction of biodiesel-compatible and hybrid equipment by Komatsu and L&T is a commendable step towards India’s objective of achieving carbon neutrality. These sustainable technologies focus on environmental standards and environmental standards. They enhance operational efficiency in the construction and mining sectors. Komatsu’s innovative biodiesel and hybrid technologies contribute significantly to global efforts to combat climate change and demonstrate the company’s commitment to sustainability.

According to Yasunori Fujii, MD of KIPL, Komatsu aims to support India’s carbon neutrality efforts with high-quality biodiesel equipment. Additionally, six road construction and material handling machines manufactured by L&T Construction Equipment Limited (LTCEL) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative are also featured. These include the L&T 9020 Wheel Loader, L&T S315R Skid Steer Loader, L&T 1190 Soil Compactor, L&T 990HFi Tandem Compactor, L&T 491 Mini Tandem Compactor and L&T 2490 HD Pneumatic Tyred Roller.

Attachments were showcased, including Breaker JTHB 120, Breaker JTHB please resize this image into 450x308 and Quick Couplers from Komatsu. L&T attachments, including L&T CB250 Crusher Bucket, L&T SL230 Slope Compactor, L&T RS250 Rock Splitter and a Padfoot Drum, were showcased.

MOVAX, a leading manufacturer of excavator-mounted, automatically controlled piling and foundation equipment and he inventor of the patented, modular side grip technology has been a partner of L&T in the distribution of such solutions. MOVAX offers an optimized the way of piling for higher productivity and significant overall savings. The MOVAX products and solutions will be showcased in their stall.

L&T, which is a leading manufacturer of large-size crushing solutions for minerals ranging from limestone to aggregate and metal ores, showed their aggregate crushing solutions, including cone crushers, vertical shaft impactors, and jaw crushers, for the first time, at the event.