Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC78UU-8 ➔

Capacities

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine Oil	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Tank	33.10 gal (125.28 l)
Hydraulic	29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Radiator	2.80 gal (10.60 l)

Dimensions

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Overall Height	8.96 ft (2.73 m)
Overall Length	19.89 ft (6.06 m)
Overall Track Width	7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Track Gauge	6.14 ft (1.87 m)
Track Length On Ground	7.34 ft (2.24 m)

Driveline

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Driveline specifications
Drawbar Pull, Maximum (Kg)	6820
Travel Speed	2.9/5.0

Electrical System

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator	25 A
Battery	55 Ah
Starter	3.0 kw

Engine

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	199.00 cu in (3,261.03 cu cm)
Engine Make	2238
Engine Model	SAA4D95LE-5
Engine Type	Water-cooled,4-cycle,Direct Injection
Fan Drive Type	Mechanical
Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995	57.70 hp (43.03 kw)
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249	55.00 hp (41.01 kw)
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349	55.00 hp (41.01 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	1950 rpm

Hydraulic System

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Economy Sub-Mode Selections	4
Hydraulic System Type	HydrauMind System
Main Pump Type	Variable displacement, axial piston
Selectable Work Modes	5

Operational

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Operational specifications
Arm Crowd Force – Iso	3960
Arm Size	5.70 ft (1.74 m)
Arm Type	Standard
Boom Size	12.30 ft (3.75 m)
Boom Type	Standard
Bucket Crowd Force – Iso	6250
Bucket Size – Kga Standard Gp	0.3 cu yd
Digging Depth – Maximum	13.90 ft (4.24 m)
Digging Reach – Maximum	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Maximum Reach @ Ground Level	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Swing Speed	1340 rpm

Swing Mechanism

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10 rpm

Undercarriage

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Adjustment Of The Track Tension	Grease
Ground Pressure	0.69 psi
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Shoes Per Side	39
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	5
Shoe Size	17.72 in (45.01 cm)
Shoe Type	Roadliner

Weights

Komatsu PC78UU-8 Excavator Weights specifications
Bucket Weight - Kga Gp	456.40 lbs (207.02 kg)
Operating Weight	17,548.80 lbs (7,960.01 kg)
Quick Hitch Weight – Kga	231.50 lbs (105.01 kg)

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