KOMATSU PC230-6 MIGHTY CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Komatsu PC230-6 MIGHTY excavator is a heavy-duty hydraulic excavator designed for high productivity and durability in demanding construction environments. It features a powerful Komatsu SA6D102E inline 6-cylinder, water-cooled, turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine with a displacement of 5.9 liters (358.9 cubic inches), delivering a net power output of 158.3 hp (118 kW) at 2100 rpm. The engine is engineered for reliability and fuel efficiency, supporting continuous operation with a large fuel capacity of 89.9 gallons. This model offers impressive reach and digging capabilities: a maximum cutting height of 30.8 feet, maximum digging depth of 22.8 feet, and a maximum reach along the ground of 32.9 feet, complemented by a vertical wall digging depth of 19.8 feet. The excavator’s reference bucket capacity is 1.4 cubic yards, optimized for versatile excavation tasks. The machine’s dimensions enable good maneuverability and site accessibility, with a track gauge of 7.9 feet, shoe size of 23.7 inches, and a width to the outside of tracks at 9.8 feet. Ground clearance is 1.5 feet, with a shipping height of 10.4 feet and length of 32.1 feet. It has an operating weight of approximately 51,544 lbs and ground pressure of 7.4 psi. Hydraulics are robust, with a pump flow capacity of 114.2 gallons per minute and 5050 psi relief valve pressure, supporting precise and powerful boom, stick, and bucket movements. Swing speed reaches 12.4 rpm, and the maximum travel speed is 3.5 mph. Overall, the PC230-6 MIGHTY balances power, reach, and operational efficiency for diverse excavation applications.