Used Komatsu 200-8Excavator

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📌 Overview

Item	Detail
Manufacturer	Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Model	PC200-8 (also PC200LC-8 / PC200-8MO)
Class	Medium-sized Hydraulic Excavator (~20-ton class)
Production Period	2012 – Present
Predecessor	Komatsu PC200-7
Successor	Komatsu PC200-11 (newer generation)

The PC200-8 is one of Komatsu's best-selling excavators worldwide, widely used in construction, mining, road building, demolition, and general earthmoving applications.

🔧 1. Engine Specifications

Specification	Detail
Engine Model	Komatsu SAA6D107E-5 (or SAA6D107E-1)
Type	6-cylinder, 4-stroke, turbocharged, aftercooled diesel
Displacement	6.69 L (6,690 cc)
Rated Power	110 kW (148 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Max Torque	~588 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
Emission Standard	EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IIIB
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 L
Fuel Consumption	~20–25 L/hr (varies by workload)

✅ The engine features electronic fuel injection (EFI) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) + Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) for clean emissions — NO external DEF/AdBlue required.

& 2. Hydraulic System

Specification	Detail
Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump (×2)
Main Pump Flow	2 × 247 L/min = ~494 L/min total
System Pressure	34.3 MPa (343 bar)
Swing Mechanism	Hydraulic motor with reduction gear
Swing Speed	~8.5 rpm
Travel Motor	Variable displacement axial piston motor (×2)

📐 3. Operating Specifications

Specification	Detail
Operating Weight	19,900 – 20,700 kg (varies by config)
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	0.8 – 1.0 m³
Max Digging Depth	6,660 mm
Max Digging Reach	9,800 mm
Max Dump Height	6,940 mm
Max Dig Depth (Vertical Wall)	~6,100 mm
Max Cutting Height	~9,700 mm
Dozer Blade	Available (width: 3,200 mm)
Breakout Force (Bucket)	~122 kN
Track Shoe Width	600 mm / 700 mm (optional)

📏 4. Dimensions

Specification	Detail
Total Length (w/ bucket)	~9,480 mm
Total Width	~2,990 mm
Total Height (to cab top)	~2,970 mm
Ground Clearance	~430 mm
Track Gauge	2,490 mm
Tail Swing Radius	~2,650 mm

🪑 5. Cab & Operator Comfort

The PC200-8 features a significantly improved cab over the PC200-7:

Feature	Detail
✅ Air-conditioned cab	Full climate control
✅ Suspension seat	Air-suspension with armrests
✅ LCD Monitor	7-inch color display (multifunction)
✅ Rearview Camera	Standard equipment
✅ Noise Level	~73 dB(A) (quieter than PC200-7)
✅ Vibration Dampening	Reduced by ~30% vs PC200-7
✅ USB / AUX Port	For music/connectivity
✅ Heater	Standard

🤖 6. Technology & Smart Features

Technology	Description
📡 KOMTRAX	Remote machine monitoring & telematics (location, hours, fuel, fault codes)
🛠️ Intelligent Machine Control (iMC)	Optional 3D GPS grading system for automated digging
📹 Rear View Camera	Standard on all models
🖥️ Komatsu Care	Predictive maintenance system
📊 Electronic Monitoring System (EMS)	Real-time performance data on LCD

🔄 7. PC200-8 vs PC200-7 — Key Improvements

Feature	PC200-7	PC200-8	Improvement
Fuel Efficiency	Baseline	~10% better	✅
Engine Power	103 kW (138 HP)	110 kW (148 HP)	+7%
Cab Comfort	Good	Excellent	Major upgrade
Noise Level	~75 dB	~73 dB	Quieter
Emissions	Tier 3	Tier 4 Final	Cleaner
Hydraulic Flow	456 L/min	494 L/min	+8%
Weight	~20,000 kg	~20,000 kg	Similar

🌍 8. Common Applications

🏗️ Construction	⛏️ Mining	🛣️ Road Work	🏚️ Demolition
Building foundations	Open-pit mining	Road excavation	Building teardown
Trench digging	Quarry work	Pipe laying	Concrete breaking
Land clearing	Material loading	Grading	Utility work

💰 9. Approximate Pricing (2024 Estimate)

Condition	Price Range (USD)
New	$130,000 – $170,000
Used (3,000–5,000 hrs)	$65,000 – $100,000
Used (8,000–10,000 hrs)	$45,000 – $65,000

(Prices vary by region, configuration, and condition)

✅ Summary — Why the PC200-8 is Popular

Strength	Rating
🔩 Reliability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
&Fuel Efficiency**	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🪑 Operator Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Parts Availability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💰 Resale Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📈 Technology	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🏆 The Komatsu PC200-8 is considered one of the BEST 20-ton excavators ever made — offering an excellent balance of power, efficiency, comfort, and durability. It remains highly sought after in the used equipment market worldwide.

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