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Intelligent Machine Control (IMC) 3.0

Smarter technology. Greater precision. More productivity.

Komatsu's latest Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) 3.0 technology takes machine automation to the next level, helping operators work more accurately, efficiently and safely.

Combining advanced machine control, intelligent automation and integrated technology, iMC 3.0 helps operators achieve precise results with fewer passes, less rework and reduced manual intervention.

From excavation and grading to loading and site preparation, iMC 3.0 is designed to improve productivity, simplify operations and support safer worksites.

Intelligent Machine Control 3.0

Built for productivity. Designed for precision.

Komatsu iMC 3.0 combines intelligent automation with operator-assist technology to deliver greater control and efficiency across a range of earthmoving applications.

Benefits to your operation:

  • yellow-checkmark Increased productivity: Work more efficiently with semi-automatic machine control that reduces unnecessary passes, minimises rework and helps operators get the job done faster.
  • yellow-checkmark Greater accuracy: Work to digital design surfaces with greater precision, reducing over-excavation and helping achieve consistent results.
  • yellow-checkmark Enhanced safety: Advanced 3D boundary control helps operators maintain safe working distances from designated hazards and restricted areas.
  • yellow-checkmark Simplified operation: Intelligent operator-assist features reduce manual adjustments and operator workload, supporting consistent performance across different experience levels.
  • yellow-checkmark Reduced operating costs: Fewer passes, reduced rework and improved material management help minimise wasted time, fuel and resources.

IMC 3.0 machine control features

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Auto grade assist animation

Auto grade assist

Accurate grading. Less rework.

Automatically controls the bucket cutting edge to follow the design surface, improving grading accuracy, reducing over-excavation and minimising manual adjustments.

Auto stop control animation

Auto stop control

Precision you can rely on.

Automatically stops the bucket cutting edge at the design surface, preventing over-digging, reducing the need for manual grade checks and minimising rework.

Bucket hold animation

Bucket angle hold

Consistent control. Less operator effort.

Automatically maintains the bucket at a selected angle, reducing manual adjustments and improving consistency across grading and trimming tasks.

Minimum distance control animation

Minimum distance control

Greater accuracy across complex surfaces

Automatically identifies the bucket’s closest point to the design surface, reducing over-excavation across different bucket angles and complex designs.

Auto swing animation

Auto swing

Simplify loading operations.

Automates the excavator’s swing movement between designated positions, reducing repetitive operator inputs and improving loading efficiency.

Other features include:

Compaction control

More efficient compaction.

Supports semi-automatic bucket compaction, improving consistency and reducing manual effort.


Advanced safety with 3D Boundary Control

Greater control around worksite hazards.

Komatsu iMC 3.0's advanced 3D Boundary Control allows operators to set work restrictions around potential hazards, automatically stopping machine movement when approaching defined boundaries.

Ideal for working around powerlines, excavation edges, structures and restricted areas, helping improve worksite safety.

Boundaries can be adjusted to suit changing site conditions.

3D Boundary Control is an operator-assist feature and does not replace safe operating procedures or worksite risk controls.

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Smarter features for greater efficiency

Enhanced Payload Meter

Load more accurately. Reduce overloading.

Monitor bucket payloads and loading progress in real time, improving loading accuracy, reducing overloading and providing greater visibility of haulage operations through compatible Smart Construction solutions.

In-Field Design

Create and adjust designs on site.

Create and modify design surfaces, including channels, slopes and cross-sections, directly from the in-cab display, reducing delays and allowing greater flexibility on site.

Easier calibration

Less setup. More time working.

Simplified bucket calibration reduces setup time, tools and measurements, making attachment configuration easier and allowing operators to spend more time on the job.

Integrated machine technology

Purpose-built. Factory-integrated.

Factory-integrated Komatsu iMC technology features built-in components and protected GNSS antennas, reducing the risk of damage and delivering reliable machine control.

Greater attachment flexibility

More capability across applications.

iMC 3.0 supports a wider range of compatible attachments, including selected non-bucket attachments, providing greater flexibility across different applications.

Connect your machine. Improve your worksite.

Komatsu iMC 3.0 integrates with compatible Smart Construction solutions, improving worksite visibility, connectivity and operational control.