Used Komatsu 200-8Excavator

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📌 1. General Overview

Item	Details
Manufacturer	Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Model	PC200-8 (8th generation of PC200 series)
Class	20-ton (Mid-size) Hydraulic Excavator
Production Period	~2012 – 2020 (succeeded by PC200-11)
Global Status	One of the best-selling excavators worldwide due to reliability, fuel efficiency & versatility

🔧 2. Engine Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Engine Model	Komatsu SAA6D107E-5
Type	6-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged & intercooled diesel
Displacement	6,690 cc (6.7 L)
Rated Power	110 kW (148 hp) @ 2,000 rpm
Max Torque	612 N·m (451 lb-ft) @ 1,400 rpm
Emission Standard	EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IIIB (DPF + SCR aftertreatment)
Fuel Tank Capacity	400 L (105.7 US gal)

✅ The -8 generation introduced ~15% better fuel efficiency compared to the PC200-7 through improved engine management and hydraulic optimization.

💧 3. Hydraulic System

Parameter	Specification
Pump Type	2 × Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Max System Pressure	34.3 MPa (4,974 psi)
Total Flow Rate	2 × 264 L/min = 528 L/min (139.5 GPM)
Swing System	Hydraulic motor with auto-deceleration
Travel Motors	2 × Axial piston motors (with parking brake)

⚖️ 4. Weights & Dimensions

Parameter	Specification
Operating Weight	20,000 – 20,700 kg (44,090 – 45,635 lbs)
Overall Length (w/ boom)	~9,760 mm (32.0 ft)
Overall Width	~2,990 mm (9.8 ft)
Height (to cab top)	~3,000 mm (9.8 ft)
Track Width	600 mm (standard) / 500 mm (narrow option)
Ground Clearance	~440 mm (17.3 in)
Track Length on Ground	~3,200 mm
Tail Swing Radius	~2,730 mm

🪣 5. Digging Performance

Parameter	Specification
Max Digging Depth	6,710 mm (22.0 ft)
Max Reach (Ground Level)	9,870 mm (32.4 ft)
Max Digging Height	9,570 mm (31.4 ft)
Max Dump Height	6,780 mm (22.2 ft)
Max Vertical Wall Dig	~5,940 mm
Bucket Capacity (Std)	0.8 – 0.93 m³ (1.05 – 1.22 cu yd)
Bucket Digging Force	~129 kN (29,000 lbf)
Arm Digging Force	~88 kN (19,800 lbf)
Breakout Force (Bucket)	~129 kN

🛋️ 6. Cab & Operator Comfort

The PC200-8 is renowned for its operator-friendly cab:

Feature	Details
🔇 Noise Level	~70 dB(A) — one of the quietest in its class
❄️ Air Conditioning	Fully automatic climate control
💺 Seat	Air-suspension seat with armrests & lumbar support
🪟 Visibility	Large curved windshield, wide rear window, slim pillars
🖥️ Monitor	7-inch full-color LCD display (KOMTRAX-ready)
🔄 Controls	Pilot-operated joysticks with adjustable settings
📡 ROPS/FOPS	Certified rollover & falling object protection
💡 Lighting	Full LED work light package (front, rear, boom)
🔇 Safety	Rearview camera, backup alarm, seatbelt reminder

🤖 7. Technology & Smart Features

Technology	Description
KOMTRAX	Remote telematics — tracks location, hours, fuel use, maintenance alerts in real-time
Eco Mode	Auto engine speed reduction during idle/light work — saves up to 10% fuel
Auto Idle / Auto Shutdown	Engine automatically reduces RPM or shuts off during inactivity
iMC Ready	Intelligent Machine Control — ready for 2D/3D GPS grading systems
K-FLEET	Fleet management integration
Auto-deceleration	Swing & travel auto-slow when controls released

🔩 8. Maintenance Advantages

Feature	Benefit
🔧 Ground-level service points	Fuel filter, engine oil drain, hydraulic oil check — all at ground level
🔄 Extended service intervals	Engine oil: 500 hrs / Hydraulic oil: 4,000 hrs
🧹 Easy-access radiator	Swing-out design for easy cleaning
🛢️ Centralized grease points	Quick daily lubrication
📊 Engine self-diagnostics	LCD displays fault codes for faster troubleshooting

🏗️ 9. Applications

Application	Details
✅ General excavation	Trenching, foundation work
✅ Road & highway construction	Grading, pipe laying
✅ Pipeline work	Oil, gas, water, sewer
✅ Landscaping & grading	Large-scale earthmoving
✅ Mining	Quarrying (with heavy-duty undercarriage)
✅ Demolition	With hydraulic breaker / grapple
✅ Forestry	With thumb or grapple attachment
✅ River & dredging work	With long-reach arm

📊 10. PC200-8 vs PC200-7 vs PC200-11 Comparison

Feature	PC200-7	PC200-8 ⭐	PC200-11
Engine Power	110 kW	110 kW	110 kW
Fuel Efficiency	Baseline	~15% better	~25% better
Emission	Tier 3 / Stage IIIA	Tier 4 Final	Tier 4 Final
Weight	~20,100 kg	~20,500 kg	~20,600 kg
Cab	Good	Excellent	Excellent+
Tech	Basic KOMTRAX	KOMTRAX + Eco Mode	KOMTRAX + Advanced iMC
Production	2001–2012	2012–2020	2020–Present

✅ 11. Summary — Why the PC200-8 Is So Popular

Strength	Rating
💪 Reliability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Komatsu's legendary durability
&Fuel Efficiency**	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Best-in-class for its generation
🛋️ Operator Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Spacious, quiet, well-appointed cab
🔧 Low Maintenance	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Easy access, long intervals
📈 Resale Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Holds value extremely well
🌍 Parts Availability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Global Komatsu dealer network

🏆 Bottom Line: The Komatsu PC200-8 is a workhorse mid-size excavator that strikes the perfect balance between power, efficiency, comfort, and durability. It remains one of the most sought-after used excavators on the market today, especially in construction, infrastructure, and pipeline industries worldwide.

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