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Komatsu PW170ES-6 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PW170ES-6 ➔

The Komatsu PW170ES-6 Excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a variety of excavation tasks. With options for different boom/stick configurations, it offers impressive maximum cutting heights, digging depths, loading heights, and reach along the ground. The excavator's bucket capacity ranges from 0.4 to 1.5 cubic yards, providing flexibility for different job requirements. Equipped with a turbocharged engine and a reliable hydraulic system, this excavator delivers high performance and efficiency on the job site.

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Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	29.70 ft (9.05 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.30 ft (4.97 m)
Max Loading Height	20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.70 ft (8.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	13.60 ft (4.15 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.10 ft (3.38 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.30 ft (8.63 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Max Loading Height	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.80 ft (8.47 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	15.40 ft (4.69 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.20 ft (8.60 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	30.20 ft (9.20 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Loading Height	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.80 ft (8.78 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.10 ft (8.56 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Digging Depth	15.80 ft (4.82 m)
Max Loading Height	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.50 ft (8.08 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	13.60 ft (4.15 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.50 cu yd (1.15 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.40 cu yd (0.31 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)

Dimensions

Digging Depth	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Digging Reach	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Width	8.10 in (20.57 cm)
Tail Swing Radius	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Upper Structure Clearance	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Wheelbase	8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	239.30 cu in (3,921.43 cu cm)
Engine Model	SA4D102E-1
Gross Power	124.80 hp (93.06 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2300 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Capacity	66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	79.00 gpm (299.02 lpm)
Hydraulic Pump Type	variable displacement piston pump
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.70 gal (135.12 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4622.6 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Oscillating Axle Angle	14 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

12 rpm

Transmission

Max Travel Speed	18.70 mph (30.09 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Full Automatic

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