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Komatsu hybrid

Pane ยท 2013-03-06 06:31

G'day Anyone know much about it or operated one?? Komatsu pc200 hybrid Saw an article on one here in aus, seams like a fuel saver over time but would need to own it for 10,000 hours to see the full saving in diesel. That's here in aus anyway Cheers

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  1. #1ROGER4822013-03-06 13:41

    Earthmovers magazine have done a full test on it: http://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/?page_id=2330 It seemed to read that the slew was not as powerful as it could be. I am going down the Cat route and have just ordered a 336ELH Hybrid which goes down the Hydraulic regeneration route, Cat are telling me I will save another 25% of fuel over my current 336EL's, if that is the case the difference in price between the two models is negated in about 10 Months of our current useage.