The Expoforest fair showed to visitors from all over Brazil as well from more than 26 countries the high potential of Brazil’s forestry market. This market grew 20.7% in 2010, represents 4% of GDP, and is worth more than $30 billion/y with 4.5 million people employed and a planted forest of around 6.5 million ha. Komatsu Forest displayed wheeled harvesters (911.4 and 941.1), excavator-based harvesters (PC160 and PC200), harvesting heads (360, 370E and 378), forwarders (860 and 890.3), and a spot cultivator excavator (PC160). These were all on show within the eucalyptus forest. It was considered a success because all visitors were able to closely examine the great performance, agility and productivity of Komatsu machines. More than that, they could experience how it felt to operate the machines in new Komatsu simulator with motion platform, which simulates the cab’s levelling and movements during the operation. In addition there were a full portfolio of spare parts and services demonstrated, which helped to uphold Komatsu
Forest’s reputation in the market for high quality after sales service.
Many was the questions directed at Komatsu centred on the new Komatsu 378 harvester head – a complete new head for demanding harvesting/processing applications on excavators. Based on decades of global forestry experience, the Komatsu 378 is engineered to ensure high production and reliability in a broad range of forest work. It is versatile and strong, yet compact and easy to manoeuvre in thinning, harvesting and processing applications. Another product launch that drew attention was the spot cultivator excavator, Komatsu PC160, which increases production, improves the plant development and makes the spotting work faster and more efficient. Komatsu Forest received a lot of good feedback about its stand, demonstrations and attendance. The company is always working to offer the best quality of products and services to customers.
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