Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC490LC-11 ➔

Komatsu PC490LC-11 is a hydraulic crawler excavator in the 49-ton class, designed for heavy earthmoving, mass excavation, trenching, and site development. It is part of Komatsu's PC-11 series and uses a long crawler undercarriage for stability on uneven ground and in demanding jobsite conditions. The machine is commonly equipped with a fuel-efficient Komatsu diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a reinforced boom and arm structure for durability. Typical applications include quarry work, road construction, utility projects, and large-scale excavation. The PC490LC-11 is used where high digging force, reach, and production capacity are required.

General Specifications

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	30.20 ft (9.20 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach	43.80 ft (13.35 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	359.00 hp (267.71 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight	107,850.00 lbs (48,911.57 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Boom/Stick 1

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Arm - 2.4 m
Max Cutting Height	34.04 ft (10.38 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.25 ft (6.78 m)
Max Loading Height	23.41 ft (7.14 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.57 ft (10.84 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.72 ft (3.88 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.08 ft (11.91 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Arm - 2.9 m
Max Cutting Height	33.96 ft (10.35 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.89 ft (7.28 m)
Max Loading Height	23.45 ft (7.15 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.80 ft (11.22 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.49 ft (5.64 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.34 ft (3.76 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.38 ft (12.00 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Arm - 3.4
Max Cutting Height	36.03 ft (10.98 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.45 ft (7.76 m)
Max Loading Height	25.04 ft (7.63 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	38.75 ft (11.81 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22.33 ft (6.81 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.93 ft (3.64 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.15 ft (11.93 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Arm - 4.0 m
Max Cutting Height	36.39 ft (11.09 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.50 ft (8.38 m)
Max Loading Height	25.53 ft (7.78 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40.54 ft (12.36 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	23.69 ft (7.22 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.75 ft (3.89 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.21 ft (11.95 m)

Boom/Stick 5

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	Arm - 4.8
Max Cutting Height	37.90 ft (11.55 m)
Max Digging Depth	30.16 ft (9.19 m)
Max Loading Height	26.94 ft (8.21 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	43.21 ft (13.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	26.53 ft (8.09 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	14.56 ft (4.44 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.80 ft (11.83 m)

Dimensions

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.30 ft (0.70 m)
Height	11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.03 ft (3.36 m)
Length	39.33 ft (11.99 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	17.67 ft (5.39 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.55 ft (1.39 m)
Tail Swing Radius	11.96 ft (3.65 m)
Weight	107,850.00 lbs (48,920.00 kg)
Width	11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	9.83 ft (3.00 m)

Engine

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Displacement	673.80 cu in (11,041.63 cu cm)
Engine Make	Komatsu
Engine Model	SAA6D125E-7
Gross Power	362.10 hp (270.02 kw)
Net Power	359.40 hp (268.01 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1900 rpm
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Operational

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Operational specifications
Engine Oil Capacity	9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Fuel Capacity	171.80 gal (650.26 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	182.30 gpm (690.01 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	65.60 gal (248.30 l)
Operating Weight	104,433.00 lbs (47,361.91 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)

Swing Mechanism

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm
Swing Torque	97,358.20 lbs ft (131,998.25 nm)

Undercarriage

Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	74.96 lbs (34.00 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2
Number Of Shoes Per Side	49
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Shoe Size	23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge	9.49 ft (2.89 m)

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