As the construction equipment industry continues its push toward alternative fuels, hybrid technology is stepping into the spotlight as a practical solution available today. Komatsu’s hybrid diesel-electric HB365LC-3 excavator is a prime example, delivering significant fuel savings and performance enhancements.

Unveiled earlier this year during Komatsu’s Demo Days in Cartersville, Georgia, the 82,000-pound HB365LC-3 hybrid excavator combines sustainability with power. According to Taimoor Khan, Komatsu’s senior business development manager for sustainability, the hybrid model boasts a 20% reduction in fuel costs and a 15% increase in productivity compared to its standard diesel counterpart.

Power and Efficiency Features

The HB365LC-3 offers a unique balance of efficiency and power. While its hybrid system saves fuel, it also provides a 70-horsepower boost, thanks to an engine-mounted generator powered by a capacitor. This translates to faster cycle times, a more responsive boom, arm, and bucket swing, and overall improved operational efficiency.

The excavator is also equipped with an electric swing motor, which makes it quieter than traditional diesel models while reducing emissions—a feature operators working in noise-sensitive or eco-conscious environments will appreciate.

Performance in Action

Attendees at Demo Days witnessed the HB365LC-3 in action, observing its enhanced speed and agility. Its hybrid system not only reduces operational costs but also ensures smoother and quicker performance during heavy-duty tasks.

Key Specifications

• Engine: Komatsu, 269 hp @ 1,950 rpm
• Operating Weight: 81,791 – 84,495 lbs
• Bucket Capacity: .89 – 2.56 cubic yards

If you want to see the HB365LC-3’s features in greater detail, check out the walkaround tour and live demonstration provided by Komatsu. This hybrid excavator is not only a step toward sustainability but also a smart investment in productivity and operational efficiency.