10 years of iMC with Dynamic Ground Solutions

December 12, 2023
"With more new operators coming into the industry recently, we've found the iMC features allow them to quickly gain confidence and be more productive on the machine". In 2013, Dynamic Ground Solutions (DGS) purchased the first Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) excavator in the UK. Ten years later, the DGS fleet now includes 30 iMC … Continued
DGS iMC 10 years

Marubeni-Komatsu Scotland is launched!

October 27, 2023
Marubeni-Komatsu Scotland is launched! We are pleased to introduce new social media channels dedicated to the local needs of our Scottish customers. With the recent addition of Chris Belam to the Hamilton team as Utility Sales Manager we will be focusing on bringing to market the best deals on our extensive Komatsu Utility machine range. … Continued

Pumpkin Carving competition

It's that time of year when things can get a little spooky... Why not carve one of your favourite Komatsu machines into your pumpkin? We put together some templates for you to use below. Once you are done, please share a pic onto our social media and we'll re-share them all at the end. Time … Continued

Bath Half Marathon 2023 Charity Fundraiser

October 17, 2023
We did it - the Bath Half Marathon has been run! Huge congratulations to all our staff members who stepped up admirably, as well as many thanks to those who lined the streets to support and cheer our (and all the other) runners on to the finish line. So far we have raised a whopping … Continued

Komatsu Advanced Technical Contest 2023

October 16, 2023
This years annual Komatsu ATC (Advanced Technical Contest) was held in October at the Komatsu Italia manufacturing Plant (KIM) in Este North Italy. The contest consists of 3 categories in which MKL competed against staff from other European depots - Workshop, FSE Engineers and Product Support Sales Representative’s (PSSR). The aim of the contest is … Continued

Monopoly Construction Edition!

September 6, 2023
Monopoly - arguably the world’s most popular board game finally has a construction edition! Every space on the board has a familiar name from the UK construction industry - buy and develop your own Komatsu property while using a HD605 Dump Truck to travel the board! Created by The Construction Index and Hasbro it's available from … Continued

Pembrokeshire Agricultural Show 2023

May 22, 2023
Stand B56 Haverfordwest Showground, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4BW 16-17 August https://www.pembsshow.org Wales' largest county show. Two great days for all the family to enjoy. Our local Area Sales Manager for the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Show is: Carole Nicholls | carole.nicholls@mkl.co.uk | 07867 552195 Please contact her before if you have any questions or come along and say … Continued

Black Isle Show 2023

STAND C39 Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7RS 2-3 August https://blackisleshow.com All the fun of the farm - the largest agricultural show in the north draws entries from all over Scotland. Our local Area Sales Manager for the Black Isle Show is: Stuart Drummond | stuart.drummond@mkl.co.uk | 07919 382127 Please contact him before … Continued

Great Yorkshire Show 2023

STAND 019 Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ 11-14 July https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk The Great Yorkshire Show is known as one of the best agricultural shows in the UK, welcoming 140,000 people to the 250-acre showground. The four-day show celebrates agriculture, food, farming and countryside, with a respect for tradition while welcoming new additions. Expect show jumping with … Continued

Royal Three Counties Show 2023

STAND 608 Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW 16-18 June https://www.royalthreecounties.co.uk The Royal Three Counties Show promises a bumper crop of farming, food and family fun. From exciting main arena displays, to the very best agriculture has to offer from across the Three Counties. With over 6000 animals to see at the show, it … Continued

Royal Cornwall Show 2023

STAND 505 The Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE 8-10 June www.royalcornwallshow.org With over 200 years of history, the Royal Cornwall Show is the county’s biggest annual event and is brim-full of exhibits and activities which offer so much in the way of entertainment, competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in food and farming. Our … Continued

2023 Shows

May 9, 2023
This summer we will be bringing a range of Komatsu machines to a show near you! Get your tickets and sun cream ready, come say hello and see our machines close up - we're looking forward to welcome you. Click your preferred show(s) below for full details including machines on display. ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW 8-10 … Continued

Preventing Undercarriage Damage

April 14, 2023
How can I prevent damage to my machine’s undercarriage? The undercarriage typically represents 50% of a machine’s total owning & operating costs so being aware of the contributing factors that can lead to undercarriage component damage may help keep productivity high and keep the total cost of ownership down. Lack of cleaning A build up … Continued

Komatsu Europe announces the new SubMonitor for wheel loaders

February 8, 2023
Everything at a glance: A new platform for intuitive assistance systems for maximum efficiency and safety while loading Customers tell us that to meet their continual challenges and ever-increasing operational complexity, they need solutions that deliver safety, real-time information, machine monitoring, driver assistance, production monitoring, efficiency optimization, future proofing and are easy to use for … Continued

Rubber Tracks Guide

January 26, 2023
Advantages & Disadvantages of Rubber Tracks If you are in the process of purchasing a new utility excavator, or considering switching to rubber tracks from a steel undercarriage on your machine knowing the benefits of rubber tracks and how to maintain them will help bring down costs and help the machine perform better long term. … Continued

Komatsu delivers 2,000 iMC Machines in Europe

December 21, 2022
In June, at the Hillhead fair, the 2000th Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) sale was delivered to TRU Plant, a family business based in the South East of England, and a member of the TRU7 Group. In Europe, the population of iMC machines now totals over 2,000 units, with more than 7 million customer operation … Continued

Tips to reduce your Komatsu machine’s fuel consumption

August 19, 2022
With the cost of fuel at an all-time high, it’s becoming even more necessary to find small ways to lower consumption and avoid excessive fuel expense that eat into profits. Here are a few tips to reduce fuel consumption: Daily inspections as routine This is an obvious one, but a pre-shift inspection can pinpoint issues … Continued

Pre-shift Inspection

August 18, 2022
As an excavator owner or operator, it’s advisable not to fire up your excavator from cold and start working straight away. We appreciate that time is money but its hard to ignore the long & short-term benefits of performing a routine walkaround inspection that when routine, can take as little as 15/20 minutes to perform. … Continued

Genuine Hoses

July 25, 2022
Hoses and hose assemblies are vital to the hydraulic system and must be regularly inspected and monitored for signs of wear resulting in hydraulic hose failure which limit machine operation & performance quickly.  Komatsu genuine hose assemblies are specifically engineered and tested to work as a complete system lowering operating costs and helping to reduce … Continued