Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC8000-6 ➔

Brakes

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Brakes specifications
Gradeability	Up to 50 %
Parking Brake	Wet, multiple-disk
Service Brake	Hydraulic brake
Travel Control	2 foot pedals
Travel Speed	1.50 mph (2.41 kph)

Capacities

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine Coolant	228.00 gal (862.98 l)
Engine Oil	154.00 gal (582.89 l)
Fuel Tank	3,680.00 gal (13,928.80 l)
Fuel Tank - Diesel	3,680.00 gal (13,928.80 l)
Hydraulic System	3,040.00 gal (11,506.40 l)
Hydraulic Tank	2,050.00 gal (7,759.25 l)
Number Of Engine Coolant Tanks	2
Number Of Engine Oil Tanks	2
Number Of Reserve Engine Oil Make Up Tanks	2
Reserve Engine Oil Make Up Tank	558.00 gal (2,112.03 l)

Dimensions

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Backhoe Boom Length	37.73 ft (11.50 m)
Backhoe Break-Out Force (Iso)	466,928.14 lbs (211,795.30 kg)
Backhoe Max. Digging Depth	26.25 ft (8.00 m)
Backhoe Max. Digging Reach	67.92 ft (20.70 m)
Backhoe Max. Dumping Height	36.75 ft (11.20 m)
Backhoe Stick Length	18.05 ft (5.50 m)
Bucket Opening Width	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Crowd Force (Iso)	528,975.40 lbs (239,939.50 kg)
Front Shovel Boom Length	26.74 ft (8.15 m)
Front Shovel Break-Out Force (Iso)	524,029.61 lbs (237,696.13 kg)
Front Shovel Max. Digging Depth	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Front Shovel Max. Digging Reach	58.40 ft (17.80 m)
Front Shovel Max. Dumping Height	45.61 ft (13.90 m)
Front Shovel Stick Length	18.87 ft (5.75 m)
Ground Clearance	3.76 ft (1.15 m)
Level Crowd At Ground Level	19.03 ft (5.80 m)
Max. Cutting Height	68.57 ft (20.90 m)
Max. Digging Height	55.45 ft (16.90 m)
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level	64.31 ft (19.60 m)
Overall Track Width	29.76 ft (9.07 m)
Tear-Out Force (Iso)	407,578.58 lbs (184,874.76 kg)
Track Length On Ground	26.07 ft (7.95 m)

Driveline

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Driveline specifications
Gradeability (%)	55
Travel Speeds	1.40 mph (2.25 kph)

Electric Drive

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Electric Drive specifications
Amperage (Approximate)	2 x 155 A - 2 x 128 A
Electric Drive Type	2 x Squirrel cage induction motor
Frequency Option	50 Hz @ 1500 rpm
Frequency Standard	60 Hz @ 1800 rpm
Power Output	1,944.50 hp (1,450.04 kw)
Voltage	6.000 – 7.200 V

Electrical System

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator	140 A
Batteries (Series/Parallel)-Diesel Version	8 x 12 V
Batteries (Series/Parallel)-Electric Version	4 x 12 V
Number Of Alternators	2
Standard Service Lights	throughout the platform
Standard Working Lights	14 LED lights
System	24 V

Engine

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and aftercooled
Backhoe Capacity	42 m3 55 yd3 SAE 1:1 heaped
Displacement	7,322.90 cu in (120,001.10 cu cm)
Engine Model	Komatsu SDA16V160E-2
Engine Type	4-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection
Governor	All-speed, electronic
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249	4,023.10 hp (3,000.07 kw)
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349	4,023.10 hp (3,000.07 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	16
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Rated Power	2 x 1250 kW 1675 HP @ 1800 rpm
Shovel Capacity	42 m3 55 yd3 SAE 2:1 heaped
Tier 2 Engine: Model	2 x Komatsu SDA16V160E-2

Hydraulic System

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
High Pressure In Line Filters	200 microns one per pump located at the valve blocks
Main Pump Type	8 x Swash Plate Pumps
Maximum Flow Rate	2,187.40 gpm (8,279.31 lpm)
Rated Flow(Total Output)	2,187.40 gpm (8,279.31 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting	4495 psi
Swing Flow Rate	547.00 gpm (2,070.40 lpm)

Operational

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Operational specifications
Arm Crowd Force – Iso	180000 kgf
Bucket Crowd Force – Iso	200000 kgf
Bucket Size – Kga Standard Gp	49.8 cu yd
Digging Depth – Maximum	26.60 ft (8.11 m)
Maximum Reach @ Ground Level	64.80 ft (19.75 m)
Swing Radius	28.60 ft (8.72 m)

Swing System

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Swing System specifications
Hydraulic Motors And Drives	3
Swing Brake, Parking	Wet, multiple-disc
Swing Brake, Service	Hydraulic brake
Swing Ring Teeth	External
Swing Speed (Maximum)	2.7 rpm

Undercarriage

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Centre Frame	H-type
Number Of Bottom Rollers Per Side	8
Number Of Top Rollers Per Side	3
Number Of Track Shoes Per Side	49
Shoe Size	59.06 in (150.01 cm)
Track Adjustment	Automatic hydraulic type
Track Frame	Steel box-section

Weights

Komatsu PC8000-6 Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	752 – 771 ton / 1,658,200 – 1,700,100 Ib
Total Operating Weight	1,565,282.00 lbs (710,000.85 kg)

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