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Komatsu Dash 8 loaders arrive

13 Sep , 2017  

Komatsu has completed the roll out of its EU Stage IV compliant ‘Dash 8’ range of wheel loaders with the arrival on the market here of their new, smaller 12-tonnes WA200-8 model.

Said by its distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, to have a particular appeal for agricultural contractors, grain wholesalers and suchlike, the new Dash 8 is powered by a more environmentally acceptable engine and emissions system.

Embodying all of the recognised benefits of the previous Dash 7 version, it is designed to deliver the three-tiered benefit of higher production, reduced fuel consumption and improved operator comfort.

Welcoming its arrival, McHale Plant Sales director, John O’Brien said: “Specifically, we are finding the smaller WA200, WA270 and WA320 units are proving popular with large farmers and agricultural contractors”.

In a long list of Dash 8 features, Komatsu points to ease of maintenance, improved operator comfort and machine monitoring and maintenance support. Offering what they term ‘best-in-class access to control points’, service intervals have been lengthened and maintenance costs reduced.

Improved operator comfort comes from its larger cab, increased leg space and a heated air-suspended driver seat. In line with other Stage IV machines, the Dash 8 is equipped with latest KOMTRAX telematics and is backed by Komatsu CARE maintenance support.