KOMATSU PC1100LC-6 excavator w/ quick coupler
and removable boom / counter weight
Base Model: JOAL PC1100LC-6
Scale: 1:50
Here is my customized Komatsu PC100LC-6
The bucket has been removed and a quick coupler from CMM
Schwerlast has been installed, with an added hook on
the front like the real machine has
The bucket has been modified with raised rear pin holes and
a front brass rod to adapt to the quick coupler
Front view w/ bucket detached
The bucket can be attached or detached quickly with just the
removal of a pin
Other various attachments can be connected as well, such as
this compaction wheel shown above
Since the real machine is to heavy with the counter weight
attached for transport I made this PC1100-6 equipped w/
a removeable counter weight
Added the appropriate "DANGER" decals
The massive counter weight being lowered into place
The front boom being fitted
The final result
Quick coupler version Vs. standard version
One big machine = 3 truck loads
Here's a good shot of the PC1100LC putting the quick coupler to
work by quickly detaching the bucket and using the hook on
the front of the coupler to attach those chains and
lower in that trench box to continue excavation