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WHAT BUCKETS AND RIPPERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE KGA RANGE?
Komatsu Type Width Rated GET KGA Multi Komatsu Type Width Rated GET KGA Multi
Excavator (mm) Capacity size Quick Hitch Excavator (mm) Capacity size Quick Hitch
Model SAE (m ) Type Model SAE (m ) Type
PC14R-3HS & GP 230 0.030 XS04 Pull pin or PC130-8, GP 450 0.21 XS15 Hydraulic
PC18MR-3 GP 300 0.035 XS04 Hydraulic PC138US-8 & GP 600 0.32 XS15
GP 450 0.060 XS04 PC138US-8OS GP 900 0.53 XS15
SF 900 0.070 - SF 1600 0.75 -
RT - - - RT - - -
PC30MR-3 GP 300 0.044 XS04 Hydraulic
GP 450 0.070 XS04 PC160LC-8 GP 600 0.34 XS20 Hydraulic
GP 600 0.090 XS04 GP 900 0.60 XS20
SF 1000 0.160 - GP 1100 0.77 XS20
RT - - - SF 1600 0.96 -
RT - - -
PC35MR-3 GP 300 0.044 XS04 Hydraulic
GP 450 0.090 XS04 PC200(LC)-8 GP 600 0.39 XS20 Hydraulic
*PC228US (LC)-3EO GP 900 0.68 XS20
GP 600 0.110 XS04
SF 1000 0.160 - GP 1200 0.97 XS20
RT - - - SF 1800 1.10 -
RT - - -
PC45MR-3 GP 300 0.055 XS05 Hydraulic
GP 450 0.110 XS05 PC220(LC)-8 GP 600 0.43 XS25 Hydraulic
GP 600 0.140 XS05 GP 900 0.75 XS25
SF 1200 0.330 - GP 1200 1.08 XS25
RT - - - SF 2000 1.39 -
RT - 1.64 -
PC55MR-3 GP 300 0.055 XS05 Hydraulic
GP 450 0.110 XS05 PC270(LC)-8 GP 600 0.43 XS25 Hydraulic
GP 600 0.160 XS05 GP 900 0.75 XS25
SF 1200 0.330 - GP 1200 1.08 XS25
RT - - - GP 1500 1.39 XS25
Bucket Types SF 2000 1.64 -
PC88MR-8 & GP 300 0.100 XS10 Hydraulic RT - - -
PC78 UU-8 GP 450 0.170 XS10 GP = General purpose, suitable for most digging applications.
GP 600 0.230 XS10 PC300(LC)-8 GP 650 0.53 XS30 Hydraulic
LM= Slope finishing, suitable for slope finishing and final trim applications.
SF 1500 0.600 - GP 1300 1.35 XS30
RT = Ripper Tyne.
RT - - - GP 1500 1.61 XS30
GET size SF 2200 2.20 -
WB93R-5EO GP 300 0.080 XS05 Hydraulic See page 7 for details on Komatsu Ground Engaging Tools options RT - - -
WB97R-5EO GP 450 0.120 XS05 and applications.
WB93S-5EO GP 600 0.180 XS05 PC450LC-8 GP 1200 1.45 XS40 Hydraulic
SF 1200 0.330 - *GP1200 - bucket limited in some applications for PC228US-3EO Construction GP 1500 1.86 XS40
RT - - - GP 1700 2.15 XS40
SF 2500 3.29 -
RT - - -
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WHAT ARE THE FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OF KGA BUCKETS? HOW CAN THE HENSLEY XS GROUND ENGAGING TOOL SYSTEM IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY?
Only KGA Excavator Buckets are designed and manufactured to Maximum excavator bucket capacity is Hensleys XS Hammerless GET system, which is supplied to all
Komatsus demanding factory specifications, and come with a determined by the angle of repose of the KGA excavator buckets, offers significant productivity benefits
full factory warranty. material (how it heaps in the bucket). For through higher-quality materials, increased consumption
excavator buckets, bucket ratios, more efficient digging profiles, reduced downtime and
KGA Buckets are of robust construction, manufactured from high capacity is determined by
greater on-site safety.
tensile plate to Komatsus demanding factory specifications, ensuring SAEJ 296 or Australian
lower maintenance costs and reduced downtime, and they come with Standard AS2954.6-1998,
a full Komatsu factory warranty. both of which specify a 1:1
angle of repose.
And because they are optimised for Komatsu excavators, they provide the
highest levels of performance, productivity and efficiency, while reducing
operating costs and minimising downtime.
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WHY USE KGA WEAR PACKAGES? WHAT DIFFERENTIATES THE NEW KGA QUICK HITCHES FROM OTHERS?
Using KGA Wear Packages on your excavator buckets provides The base GP bucket is fitted with KGA Quick Hitches have been specially designed and
additional structural integrity to the base buckets, for extended Hensley GET, outer wear plates and manufactured as an ideal match for Komatsu excavators and KGA
life, increased performance and reduced downtime. Komatsu side cutter for long life in Buckets assuring you of the best possible performance and
general applications. productivity, and the highest levels of safety.
Komatsu offers a full range of KGA Wear Packages, offering varying
levels of wear protection to suit different applications. From working Only KGA Quick Hitches are designed and manufactured in accordance
in tough and abrasive materials in rock excavation, to extremely tough with Komatsu factory specifications and are optimised for Komatsu
quarrying and high production rock excavation. excavators and KGA buckets complete with a full Komatsu factory
warranty, something no other quick hitch manufacturer can offer.
All add-on wear package components are replaceable, adding
considerably to the life of your KGA base bucket. Designed specifically to suit Australian conditions and requirements, KGA
Quick Hitches are of robust construction, manufactured from high tensile
steel for lower maintenance costs and reduced downtime. All sizes are
held in stock, ensuring they are available for immediate delivery.
Komatsu excavators and KGA Quick Hitches also feature an
integrated safety system to provide maximum jobsite safety,
including:
Secure auto locking hitch
H ose-burst protection valves as standard on all Komatsu Dash 8
excavators, providing further protection against accidental dropping of
attachments or loads
Komatsu excavators, fitted with KGA buckets, quick hitches and GET
gives you an integrated solution delivering optimum performance,
productivity and support in a single package.
Hitch and bucket combinations are calculated to ensure safe operation
even at worst case machine capacity limits.
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ADVANTAGES OF KGA MULTI QUICK HITCHES WHY USE A CAST HITCH?
Simple Design
The KGA multi quick hitch design
has fewer moving parts for long The KGA Multi Quick Hitch uses a lightweight low stress cast
term trouble free operations. design for greater strength and improved machine bucket
breakout and lift capacity.
One Step Engagement
Easy to use one step engagement allows safe and The one-piece casting multi hitch body eliminates weak points from
simple attachment changeover and locking. fabricated joints to enhance durability in high stress applications such
as hammer or demolition work.
The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in figures 1 and 2 shows the low
Figure 1.
Simple Hydraulics stress design under load. The uniform investment casting for both
The unique patented locking mechanism the multi hitch body and latch mechanism shows a high resistance
does not require extra hydraulic lines, to deformation under extreme load and fatigue compared with a
special configurations or kits reducing conventional fabricated hitch.
installation and maintenance costs. Many years of testing under proven experience and under extreme load
and application, have ensured the KGA multi hitch will withstand the
toughest working environments.
Integrated Lifting Eye This provides better reliability, durability and longevity.
The integrated lifting eye is rated Light Weight
to easily exceed machine lift The low Multi Hitch weight increases
capacity by two times for safer machine lift capacity-36% lighter
operation with suspended loads. than conventional hitches.
Figure 2.
Komatsu Utility Pin Diameter Pin Centre Quick Hitch Width Quick Hitch Quick Hitch Rated
Excavator & (mm) Range (mm) (mm) Weight Lift Eye
Low Profile Backhoe Model Capacity
The low profile cast design
improves bucket breakout for PC14R-3HS & PC18MR-3 30 105-145 105 12kg 1000kg
better productivity. Auto locking PC30MR-3 35 170-200 119 31kg 2000kg
The automated locking
mechanism improves PC35MR-3 40 170-200 119 31kg 2000kg
productivity by keeping the PC45MR-3 45 210-265 145 57kg 3000kg
operator at the controls, while
ensuring safe and complete PC55MR-3 45 210-265 145 57kg 3000kg
locking of the attachment, no
PC88MR-8 & 45/50 260-334 180 90kg 4000kg
need for manual safety pin.
PC78UU-8
WB93R-5EO 45/50 210-265 145 57kg 3000kg
Hybrid Flexibility
Hybrid Hitch Flexibility for Komatsu Construction Pin Diameter Pin Centre Quick Hitch Width Quick Hitch Quick Hitch Rated
genuine or non-genuine Excavator (mm) Range (mm) (mm) Weight Lift Eye
buckets enables the same hitch Model Capacity
to be used on mixed fleets. PC130-8, PC138US-8 & 60/65 355-420 248 152kg 8000kg
PC138US-8OS
Safety Retention System PC160(LC)-8 70 385-458 300 267kg 12000kg
The Positive Mechanical locking
mechanism does not rely on any PC200(LC)-8 & 80/90 385-458 300 267kg 12000kg
stored energy for operation of PC228US(LC)-3EO
the safety retention system for Clear Visability of PC220(LC)-8 80/90 385-458 300 267kg 12000kg
job site compliance. Secondary Retention
PC270(LC)-8 80/90 385-458 300 267kg 12000kg
The secondary locking
tongue is visable from the PC300(LC)-8 90/100 465-565 330 427kg 16000kg
operators position clearly
indicating attachment is fully
PC450LC-8 100/110 505-615 365 595kg 20000kg
engaged and locked for use.
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SAFE & FAST ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM KGA CONFORMANCE TO AUSTRALIAN QUICK HITCH STANDARD AS4772-2008
1. Locate front pin with 2. Engage front pin 3. Retract latch to lock front pin 4. Engage rear pin and check The installation of the Quick Hitch must not compromise the integrity
latch extended visual locking tongue of the safety systems of the host machine.
T he KGA hitch uses the manufacturers conventional quick hitch hydraulics
and pins therefore not compromising the machine safety systems
It does not rely on stored energy for the safety system
The red secondary locking tongue clearly indicates to the The quick hitch will not slide along the pins even under severe
It does not rely on a manual fitted safety pin to operate
operator that the attachment is engaged and locked for use. machine applications.
The operator must intentionally disengage the rear latch completely The KGA Multi Quick Hitch allows the operator to change the attachment
for the secondary locking tongue to unlock. The secondary lock can in seconds without moving from the cabin seat. This equates to improved
hold the full weight of the bucket safely if rear latch is not engaged. productivity and safety. The high pressure hydraulic cylinder is designed to
match machine operating pressures for low cost long life operation.
Due to the secure engagement and locking mechanism any space between
the bucket pick-up faces does not require additional spaces or shims.
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WHAT ARE THE FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE KGA WHEEL LOADER BUCKETS? PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTIVITY, EFFICIENCY
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Komatsu Genuine Attachments (KGA) offer a full range of buckets, GET, wear parts and attachments,
optimised to work with Komatsu excavators and wheel loaders to ensure the highest levels of performance
and productivity, while reducing operating costs and minimising downtime.
Komatsu Australia has the largest company branch network in the Australian construction, mining and heavy
equipment industry, with branches and service depots strategically located close to key civil construction, quarrying,
mining and civil contracting centres in all states, operating as a single national network around the country.
For information and advice on selection and fitting of the KGA range of buckets and attachments, GET
selection, as well as other products and services to help you get the best from your Komatsu equipment,
please contact your local Komatsu Customer Support Sales Representative.