Komatsu premiers intelligent Machine Control 2.0 at Conexpo CON/AGG 2020

Patent-pending technology significantly increases dozer productivity

Recognizing that productivity is the key to customers’ success on the jobsite, Komatsu, the pioneer in machine control technology, debuted its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 at Conexpo CON/AGG 2020. Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) is a suite of features that utilizes advanced machine technology—some of it patent-pending—to increase dozer productivity.

Conexpo visitors saw Komatsu's iMC 2.0 capabilities on the industry’s newest and largest intelligent hydrostatic transmission (HST) dozer, the D71PXi-24, making its global premier at the show. The D71 displayed in the Smart Construction section of Booth N-10825. The suite of productivity features that comprise Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control 2.0 include:

Patent-pending proactive dozing control

Automatically cuts/strips from existing terrain like an experienced operator

Can operate automatically 100% of the time

Measures the terrain it tracks and uses that track-level data to plan the next pass

Over 60% more productive than the previous generation*

Patent-pending lift layer control

Automatically spreads fill from existing terrain with one press of a button

Measures the terrain it tracks over and uses that data to plan the next pass

Doubles production and achieves consistent layers for quality compaction

Tilt steering control

Automatically tilts blade to maintain straight travel during rough dozing

Reduces the need for operator steering input by up to 80%

Quick surface creation

Creates a temporary design surface with one press of the button

Combined with other iMC 2.0 functions, operators can begin stripping or spreading using automatic modes while waiting for finish grade mode

Within the year, intelligent Machine Control 2.0 will be commercially available on additional Komatsu dozers.

Komatsu at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

With a focus on creating connections to empower the success of its global network of distributors and customers, Komatsu’s booth N-10825 at Conexpo CON/AGG 2020 featured several product and technology advancements for the construction, waste, forestry, energy and aggregates industries. Across 40,000 square feet of exhibit space, the company demonstrated how technology, data, equipment and service solutions are increasingly connected to control costs, timelines and optimize resources.