Komatsu PC450-8 specs
- digging depth
- 7.345 m
- net power
- 257 kW (349 PS)
- operating weight
- 44,350 kg
- bucket capacity
- 3.5 m³
Komatsu PC450-8 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| A | Overall width of upperstructure | 2.995 m9.8 ft |
| B | Overall height (to top of cab) | 3.25 m10.7 ft |
| C | Tail swing radius | 3.645 m12 ft |
| D | Ground clearance, counterweight | 1.32 m4.3 ft |
| E | Height over engine hood | 2.92 m9.6 ft |
| F | Ground clearance (minimum) | 0.685 m2.2 ft |
| G | Track length on ground | 4.02 m13.2 ft |
| H | Track length | 5.055 m16.6 ft |
| J | Track gauge | 2.89 m9.5 ft |
| K | Shoe width | 0.6 m2 ft |
| L | Width of crawler | 3.49 m11.5 ft |
| M | Overall length | 11.995 m39.4 ft |
| N | Overall height (to top of boom) | 3.745 m12.3 ft |
Komatsu PC450-8 specifications
Komatsu PC450-8 (undercarriage 4.02 m, 600 mm triple-grouser shoes, 7.06 m monoblock boom, 2.9 m stick, 2,200 kg bucket; EU Stage IIIA / Tier III) per Komatsu Europe's PC450-8 / LC-8 / LC-8 HD brochure (German edition, Machine.Market-hosted copy); the long-carriage PC450LC-8 differs only where noted, and the newer -11 generation is not covered.
28 figures in 5 groups
Working range
- Max digging height
- 10.285 m
- Max dumping height
- 7.08 m
- Max digging depth
- 7.345 m
- Max vertical digging depth
- 5.7 m
- Max digging depth, 2.44 m flat bottom
- 7.155 m
- Max digging reach
- 11.445 m
- Max reach at ground level
- 11.23 m
- Min swing radius
- 4.81 m
Weight
- Operating weight
- 44,350 kg
- Operating weight range
- 44,350 - 45,190 kg
- Ground pressure
- 0.84kg/cm2 with 600 mm shoes
Engine
- Engine model
- Komatsu SAA6D125E-5
- Emissions
- EU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier III
- Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement
- 11 L
- Gross power
- 263 kW (358 PS)ISO 14396, at 1,900 rpm
- Net power
- 257 kW (349 PS)ISO 9249, at 1,900 rpm
Performance
- Bucket capacity
- 3.5 m³
- Bucket digging force
- 26,100 kgfISO, 28,000 kgf with PowerMax
- Arm digging force
- 24,400 kgf
- Swing speed
- 0-9 rpm
- Swing torque
- 132 kNm
- Travel speed (low / mid / high)
- 3.0 / 4.4 / 5.5 km/h
- Travel speed (high)
- 5.5 km/h
- Max traction force
- 34,000 kgf
- Gradeability
- 70% (35 deg)
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 2 x 345 L/min
- Max pressure
- 380 bar
Source: Komatsu PC450-8 / PC450LC-8 / PC450LC-8 HD brochure, German edition (Machine.Market copy)
Komatsu PC450-8 service
What each system holds and when Komatsu says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil
- 38 L
The 38-litre sump of the 11-litre engine matters most; check it daily because the engine works hard at 44 t.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 650 L171.7 US gal
- Cooling system
- 34 L9 US gal
- Engine oil
- 38 L10 US gal
- Hydraulic tank
- 248 L65.5 US gal
- Swing drive oil
- 13.4 L3.5 US gal
- Final drive oil, each side
- 12 L3.2 US gal
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Moving a Komatsu PC450-8
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- Length
- 12m
- Width
- 3.49m
- Height
- 3.25m
- Weight
- 44.4t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- Width3.49 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort
- SeaToo long or heavy for a flat rack: RoRo or break-bulk
Komatsu PC450-8 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 26
AED 1,200 /day
No priced Komatsu PC450-8 for hire yet: this is all excavators
About the Komatsu PC450-8
The Komatsu PC450-8 is a 44.4-tonne excavator with a Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 engine rated at 257 kW (349 PS).
It digs to 7.345 m, reaches 11.23 m, dumps at up to 7.08 m and works a 3.5 m³ bucket.
Its fuel tank holds 650 L.
A crawler excavator: a digging arm and bucket on a cab that turns all the way round, on tracks for grip and stability.
Typical jobs: digging foundations and trenches, loading dump trucks, demolition with a breaker, lifting pipes into trenches.
Komatsu PC450-8 questions
How much does a Komatsu PC450-8 weigh?
44,350 kg (97,775 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Komatsu PC450-8 have?
A Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 engine rated at 257 kW (349 PS) net.
How deep can a Komatsu PC450-8 dig?
The Komatsu PC450-8 digs to 7.345 m (24.1 ft) with the standard boom and arm.
What is the Komatsu PC450-8's maximum reach?
Its reach at ground level is 11.23 m (36.8 ft).
What size bucket does the Komatsu PC450-8 take?
3.5 m³ (4.58 yd³) is the bucket the maker quotes its figures with; other sizes fit.
What are the Komatsu PC450-8's dimensions?
11.99 m long, 3.49 m wide and 3.25 m high, from Komatsu's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Komatsu PC450-8?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Width: 3.49 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort. Sea: too long or heavy for a flat rack: RoRo or break-bulk.
What is the Komatsu PC450-8's fuel tank capacity?
650 L (171.7 US gal).
How much oil does a Komatsu PC450-8 take?
Engine oil: 38 L (10 US gal). Hydraulic oil: 248 L (65.5 US gal).
What are the Komatsu PC450-8's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Cat 345, the Komatsu PC400, the Cat 349. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Komatsu PC450-8 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Komatsu PC450-8 is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Komatsu PC450-8 used for?
A crawler excavator: a digging arm and bucket on a cab that turns all the way round, on tracks for grip and stability. Typical jobs: digging foundations and trenches, loading dump trucks, demolition with a breaker, lifting pipes into trenches.
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