The Komatsu PC26E-6 (2.5-tonne) is coming to the European market to join the smaller PC20E (2-tonne) and larger PC33E-6 (3.5-tonne) in the Japanese company鈥檚 line-up of electric mini-excavators.
The PC26E-6 has a 15.8 kW engine, an operating weight of 2,655 kg and a buck capacity of 0.035 to 0.085 cubic metres (35-85 litres).
Emanuele Viel, product marketing manager at Komatsu Europe, said: 鈥淎s demand for electric compact machinery continues to rise, particularly in urban, indoor and environmentally sensitive environments, Komatsu is proud to unveil the third wave of its electric machines.
鈥淥ffering solutions that can be charged from a standard electricity supply without the need for heavy or complex infrastructure, the PC26E is designed for all environments, offering versatility rather than a niche solution.
鈥淐rucially, the third wave of machines have been engineered to offer fast charging times, smooth performance and a high-grade specification to ensure it fits seamlessly into existing operations.鈥�