Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC290LC-11 ➔

Komatsu PC290LC-11 is a hydraulic crawler excavator in the 30-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It is part of Komatsu's PC-11 series and uses a long undercarriage configuration for improved stability and ground contact. The machine is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient Komatsu diesel engine, hydraulic system controls, and a spacious operator cab with monitoring displays and safety features. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic breakers, and thumbs. The PC290LC-11 is used in construction, roadwork, demolition, and excavation applications where digging force, reach, and cycle efficiency are required.

General Specifications

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	23.40 ft (7.13 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach	35.80 ft (10.91 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	196.00 hp (146.16 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight	72,091.00 lbs (32,694.33 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Boom/Stick 1

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Crowd Force - Sae	29,000.36 lbs (13,152.09 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	30,124.40 lbs (13,661.86 kg)
Boom/Stick 1	Arm - 3200 mm, 10.6 ft in
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	44,512.17 lbs (20,186.93 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	39,566.38 lbs (17,943.94 kg)
Max Digging Depth	22.68 ft (6.91 m)
Max Digging Height	33.80 ft (10.30 m)
Max Digging Reach	35.14 ft (10.71 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground	34.29 ft (10.45 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Max.Dumping Height	24.20 ft (7.38 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	151.97 in (386.00 cm)

Boom/Stick 2

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	28,101.12 lbs (12,744.27 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Sae	27,201.88 lbs (12,336.45 kg)
Boom/Stick 2	Arm - 3500 mm, 11.6 ft in
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	44,512.17 lbs (20,186.93 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	39,566.38 lbs (17,943.94 kg)
Max Digging Depth	23.69 ft (7.22 m)
Max Digging Reach	35.73 ft (10.89 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.16 ft (10.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.20 ft (5.85 m)
Max. Digging Height	33.98 ft (10.36 m)
Max.Dumping Height	24.40 ft (7.44 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	147.25 in (374.01 cm)

Capacities

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine Oil	6.20 gal (23.47 l)
Final Drive	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Fuel Tank	105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic Oil Tank	34.90 gal (132.10 l)
Swing Drive	2.00 gal (7.57 l)

Dimensions

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.63 ft (0.50 m)
Height	11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.44 ft (3.18 m)
Length	33.42 ft (10.19 m)
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)	10.82 ft (3.30 m)
Overall Length	33.68 ft (10.27 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.99 ft (1.22 m)
Shoe Width	2.63 ft (0.80 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Track Gauge	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Track Length	195.08 in (495.50 cm)
Weight	72,100.00 lbs (32,704.05 kg)
Width	11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.13 ft (3.39 m)

Engine

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	4.30 in (10.92 cm)
Displacement	408.30 cu in (6,690.85 cu cm)
Engine Make	Komatsu
Engine Model	SAA6D107E-3
Gross Power	213.30 hp (159.06 kw)
Net Power	197.20 hp (147.05 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2050 rpm
Stroke	4.90 in (12.45 cm)

Operational

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Operational specifications
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	126.60 gpm (479.18 lpm)
Max Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Operating Weight	70,702.30 lbs (32,064.54 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10.5 rpm
Swing Torque	64.30 lbs ft (87.18 nm)

Undercarriage

Komatsu PC290LC-11 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	56.00 lbs (25.40 kg)
Ground Pressure	8.08 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2
Number Of Shoes Per Side	48
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Shoe Size	27.56 in (70.00 cm)

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