Komatsu and Poclain : A Thoughtful Step Toward Sustainable Forestry
In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a shared responsibility, Komatsu Forest together with Poclain are taking a meaningful stride forward. At the Komatsu Days event in June 2025, the company unveiled its new remanufacturing program for Poclain motors—an initiative designed to reduce the environmental impact.
Circular Thinking for a Linear Challenge
Forestry machines endure relentless use—day in, day out, year-round. Wear is inevitable, but waste doesn’t have to be. Komatsu Forests’s reman offer allows MS08 motors used in C124 and C144 harvesting heads to be replaced with remanufactured units, breathing new life into components that would otherwise be discarded.
In partnership with Poclain, the motors undergo a five- step process:
• Disassembly and analysis
• Deep cleaning
• Replacement of seals and worn components
• Reassembly
• A fresh coat of paint
The result? A motor restored to full operational condition, with renewed reliability that meets the high standards for performance.
Reliability Meets Responsibility
By integrating remanufactured motors into regular maintenance schedules, Komatsu Forest helps customers maintain high machine uptime while actively contributing to reduced environmental impact. The reman motors not only deliver consistent performance—they also lower emissions, aligning with the principles of circular economy and responsible resource use.
The MS08 remanufacturing program is a natural extension of Komatsu Forest’s long-term sustainability efforts to reduce environmental impact, and it aligns well with the operations of the company’s carbon-neutral factory in Umeå.
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