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.
