PC78US-8 Komatsu excavator specs & Dimensions (2012 - 2013)

Komatsu PC78US-8 is a crawler excavator manufactured from 2012 to 2013, with a weight of 7.36 tons. It features a track width of 4…

Komatsu PC78US-8 is a crawler excavator manufactured from 2012 to 2013, with a weight of 7.36 tons. It features a track width of 450 mm, a transport length of 5.77 meters, a transport width of 2.32 meters, and a transport height of 2.73 meters.

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Technical specs - PC78US-8 Komatsu

Specification

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Weight
7.36 t
Transport length
5.77 m
Transport width
2.32 m
Transport height
2.73 m
Bucket capacity
0.12 m³
Track width
450 mm
Max. Reach horizontal
6.38 m
Dredging depth
4.1 m
Bucket width
0.45 m
Model series
PC
Engine manuf.
Komatsu
Engine type
SAA4D95LE-5
Engine power
42.8 kW
Displacement
3.26 l
Revolutions at max torque
1950 rpm

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., undercarriage, boom, tear-out force, dimension lxwxh, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, traction drive, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Track adjustment
No
Blade
No
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Komatsu PC78US-8 FAQ

When was the Komatsu PC78US-8 manufactured?

The Komatsu PC78US-8 was manufactured from 2012 to 2013.

How much does the Komatsu PC78US-8 weigh?

The Komatsu PC78US-8 weighs 7.36 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Komatsu PC78US-8?

The Komatsu PC78US-8 has a transport length of 5.77 meters, a transport width of 2.32 meters, and a transport height of 2.73 meters.

What is the track width of the Komatsu PC78US-8's undercarriage?

The Komatsu PC78US-8 has a track width of 450 mm.

What are the excavation specifications of the Komatsu PC78US-8?

The Komatsu PC78US-8 has a dredging depth of 4.1 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 6.38 meters.

What are the specifications of the primary work tool on the Komatsu PC78US-8?

The primary work tool of the Komatsu PC78US-8 has a bucket capacity of 0.12 cubic meters and a bucket width of 0.45 meters.

How much is a Komatsu PC78US-8 Crawler excavator (2012u20132013) worth?

The residual value of the Komatsu PC78US-8 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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