Develon DX380LC-7K vs Komatsu PC450-8

The Komatsu PC450-8 is the heavier machine, at 44.4 t against 40.2 t, and the Komatsu PC450-8 has more power (257 kW against 236.1 kW).

The Develon DX380LC-7K is ahead on: digs deeper, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Komatsu PC450-8 is ahead on: more power, reaches further, bigger bucket or body, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Develon DX380LC-7K and the Komatsu PC450-8 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Develon DX380LC-7K
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At a glance

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Figure	Develon DX380LC-7K	Komatsu PC450-8
Operating weight	40,200 kg	44,350 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	240 kW	263 kW+10%
Max digging depthHigher is better	7.415 m+1%	7.345 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	11.17 m	11.445 m+2%
Bucket capacityHigher is better	1.61 m³	3.5 m³+117%
Fuel tankHigher is better	600 L	650 L+8%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	5.4 km/h	5.5 km/h+2%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	3.53 m+3%	3.645 m
Overall width of upperstructureLower is better	2.99 m	2.995 m
Overall height (to top of boom)Lower is better	3.28 m+12%	3.745 m
Overall length	11.285 m	11.995 m

All specifications

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FigureDevelon DX380LC-7K Komatsu PC450-8

Dimensions

Tail swing radius3.53 m3.645 m

Overall height (to top of boom)3.28 mShipping height (boom); 3.2 m arm3.745 mTransport height with 2.9 m stick

Overall height (to top of hoses)3.415 mShipping height (hose); 3.2 m armNot published

Overall length11.285 mShipping length; 3.2 m arm11.995 mTransport length with 2.9 m stick

Overall width3.35 mShipping width, standard trackNot published

Overall width (narrow track)3 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight1.28 m1.32 m

Overall height (to top of cab)3.21 m3.25 m

Overall width of upperstructure2.99 m2.995 m

Cab height above house0.853 mNot published

Cab width1.01 mNot published

Tumbler distance4.25 mNot published

Track length5.2 m5.055 mPC450-8; 5.355 m on PC450LC-8

Width of crawler3.35 mUndercarriage width, standard3.49 m

Width of crawler (narrow)3 mNot published

Shoe width0.6 mStandard0.6 m

Track height1.07 mNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.6 m0.685 m

Height over engine hoodNot published2.92 m

Track length on groundNot published4.02 m

Track gaugeNot published2.89 m

Weight

Operating weight40,200 kg44,350 kg

Operating weight (750 mm shoes)41,100 kgTriple grouser; 0.60 kgf/cm²Not published

Operating weight (800 mm shoes)41,300 kgTriple grouser; 0.56 kgf/cm²Not published

Operating weight (900 mm shoes)41,800 kgTriple grouser; 0.51 kgf/cm²Not published

Operating weight (600 mm double grouser)40,400 kg0.73 kgf/cm²Not published

Upper structure weight17,311 kgWithout front, with counterweightNot published

Lower structure weight14,778 kgNot published

Counterweight7,450 kgNot published

Front assembly weight8,087 kgNot published

Boom weight2,914 kgNot published

Arm weight1,361 kg3,200 mm arm, including bushingNot published

Operating weight rangeNot published44,350 - 45,190 kg

Ground pressureNot published0.84kg/cm2 with 600 mm shoes

Engine

Engine modelScania DC09Komatsu SAA6D125E-5

EmissionsEU Stage VEU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier III

Cylinders56

Displacement9.3 L11 L

Gross power240 kW (326.0 hp)SAE J1995 at 1,800 rpm263 kW (358 PS)ISO 14396, at 1,900 rpm

Net power236.1 kW (316.6 hp)SAE J1349 at 1,800 rpm257 kW (349 PS)ISO 9249, at 1,900 rpm

Max torque1,348 NmAt 1,200 rpmNot published

Performance

Max digging reach11.17 m11.445 m

Max reach at ground level10.955 m11.23 m

Max digging depth7.415 m7.345 m

Max loading height7.295 mNot published

Min loading height2.76 mNot published

Max digging height10.435 m10.285 m

Max bucket pin height8.995 mNot published

Max vertical wall depth5.84 mNot published

Max radius vertical7.72 mNot published

Max digging depth (8 ft level)7.23 mNot published

Min radius 8 ft level3.32 mNot published

Min front swing radius4.455 m4.81 m

Bucket angle178°Not published

Bucket capacity1.61 m³3.5 m³

Bucket digging force24.4 t26,100 kgfISO, 28,000 kgf with PowerMax

Arm digging force17.9 t24,400 kgf

Swing speed9.90 rpm0-9 rpm

Max swing torque14,830 kgf·m132 kNm

Travel speed (high)5.4 km/h5.5 km/h

Travel speed (low)3 km/hNot published

Max traction43.4 tNot published

Gradeability35° / 70%70% (35 deg)

Travel speed (low / mid / high)Not published3.0 / 4.4 / 5.5 km/h

Max traction forceNot published34,000 kgf

Hydraulics

Pump flow700 L/min2 x 345 L/min

Max pressure380 barImplement relief (387.5 kgf/cm²)380 bar

Travel relief pressure343 barNot published

Swing relief pressure294 barNot published

Pilot pressure40 barNot published

Pilot system max flow24 L/minNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank600 L650 L

Cooling system49.5 L34 L

DEF/AdBlue tank70 LNot published

Hydraulic tank380 L248 L

Engine oil36 L38 L

Swing drive8 LNot published

Travel device, each7 LNot published

Swing drive oilNot published13.4 L

Final drive oil, each sideNot published12 L

Undercarriage

Upper rollers2 per sideNot published

Lower rollers9 per sideNot published

Links and shoes per side50Not published

Link pitch0.216 mNot published

Working range

Max dumping heightNot published7.08 m

Max vertical wall digging depthNot published5.7 m

Max digging depth, 2.44 m flat bottomNot published7.155 m

Sources: Develon DX380LC-7K brochure (DX380LC-7K_EN_low.pdf), Develon Africa & Middle East site · Komatsu PC450-8 / PC450LC-8 / PC450LC-8 HD brochure, German edition (Machine.Market copy)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Develon DX380LC-7KKomatsu PC450-8Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Develon DX380LC-7K vs Komatsu PC450-8: questions

Which is bigger, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

By operating weight the Komatsu PC450-8 is the biggest at 44.4 t, then the Develon DX380LC-7K at 40.2 t.

Which has more power, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Komatsu PC450-8: Develon DX380LC-7K 240 kW (326.0 hp), Komatsu PC450-8 263 kW (358 PS) (gross power), a 10% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Develon DX380LC-7K: Develon DX380LC-7K 7.415 m, Komatsu PC450-8 7.345 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which reaches further, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Komatsu PC450-8: Develon DX380LC-7K 11.17 m, Komatsu PC450-8 11.445 m (max digging reach), a 2% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Komatsu PC450-8: Develon DX380LC-7K 1.61 m³, Komatsu PC450-8 3.5 m³ (bucket capacity), a 117% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Komatsu PC450-8: Develon DX380LC-7K 600 L, Komatsu PC450-8 650 L (fuel tank), a 8% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Develon DX380LC-7K: Develon DX380LC-7K 3.53 m, Komatsu PC450-8 3.645 m (tail swing radius), a 3% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Develon DX380LC-7K or Komatsu PC450-8?

The Develon DX380LC-7K: Develon DX380LC-7K 2.99 m, Komatsu PC450-8 2.995 m (overall width of upperstructure), a 0% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

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