Used Komatsu 240-8 Excavator

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Komatsu PC240LC-8 (Komatsu 240-8) Crawler Excavator Detailed Introduction

Note: The "Komatsu 240-8" generally refers to the Komatsu PC240LC-8, the standard long-track 24-ton class medium crawler excavator in Komatsu's 8-series product lineup. Developed by the global top construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu, it is positioned as a multi-purpose heavy-duty construction machine balancing high efficiency, low fuel consumption and high reliability, and is widely used in construction, mining, municipal and water conservancy projects around the world.

1. Core Specifications

Parameter	Specific Value
Operating Weight	24,100 – 25,300 kg (varies by configuration)
Standard Bucket Capacity	0.8 – 1.4 m³ (customizable for different working conditions)
Rated Power	134 kW / 2000 rpm
Bucket Digging Force	172 kN
Arm Digging Force	123 kN
Maximum Digging Depth	6,920 mm
Maximum Digging Reach	10,180 mm
Maximum Dumping Height	7,110 mm
Travel Speed	3.0 / 4.5 / 5.5 km/h (3 gears)
Swing Speed	11.3 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	400 L
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	135 L

2. Power System

It is equipped with Komatsu's proprietary SAA6D107E-1 6-cylinder 4-stroke turbocharged intercooled diesel engine, which meets EU Stage 3A / US EPA Tier 3 emission standards:

Adopts high-pressure common rail fuel injection technology, optimizes combustion efficiency, and reduces fuel consumption by 5-8% compared with the previous generation PC240-7 under the same working conditions
Delivers stable strong torque output at low speed, adapts to heavy load conditions such as hard rock excavation and heavy material loading
Supports 3 working mode switching: Power mode (for heavy excavation), Economy mode (for daily earthmoving to save fuel), Lifting mode (for heavy hoisting operations), to balance work efficiency and operating cost.

3. Hydraulic System

The PC240LC-8 uses Komatsu's mature Closed-center Load Sensing System (CLSS) with dual variable displacement piston pumps:

Maximum hydraulic output flow reaches 2×220 L/min, precisely matches flow demand for different operations, avoids unnecessary power loss
Supports smooth compound movements (simultaneous boom lifting, arm retraction and swing) without jitter, greatly improves operation precision, suitable for fine works such as slope trimming, pipeline laying and foundation finishing
All core hydraulic components are independently produced by Komatsu, with high matching degree, low failure rate and long service life.

4. Structural Durability

All key structural parts have passed finite element optimization design and 1000-hour extreme fatigue test, suitable for long-term high-intensity work:

Boom, arm, swing platform and X-type undercarriage frame adopt reinforced thickened high-strength steel, which can withstand long-term impact load under heavy load conditions
Undercarriage wearing parts (track shoes, carrier rollers, idlers, sprockets) are processed with special heat treatment, with 30% higher wear resistance than similar products
The cab is certified with ROPS (Roll-over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling-object Protective Structure), which can effectively protect the safety of operators in case of rollover or falling object impact.

5. Operation & Comfort

The fully sealed pressurized cab has a built-in high-efficiency sound insulation layer, and the internal operating noise is only 72dB(A)
Equipped with multi-directional adjustable ergonomic suspension seat, effectively reducing the fatigue of long-term operation
The PPC hydraulic control joystick has moderate operating force and sensitive response, even novice operators can get started quickly
The large color LCD monitor displays real-time data including fuel level, hydraulic oil temperature, engine status and fault codes in real time, which is convenient for operators to grasp the equipment status.

6. Maintenance & Intelligent Management

All daily maintenance points are arranged in the ground-accessible area, avoiding climbing risks during routine inspection
Oil filters, fuel filters and air filters are centrally arranged, which shortens daily maintenance time by 40%
Standard equipped with Komatsu's exclusive KOMTRAX remote monitoring system, which supports remote tracking of equipment working hours, fuel consumption, location and fault information, helping fleet managers carry out predictive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime.

7. Application Scenarios

The PC240LC-8 can be matched with a variety of attachments (crushing hammer, ripper, grab, auger, etc.) to meet diversified operation demands:

Earthmoving works: foundation excavation, site leveling, earth stacking
Infrastructure construction: road and bridge construction, tunnel excavation, water conservancy project construction
Mining works: open-pit mine stripping, ore loading, quarry stone excavation
Municipal works: pipeline laying, greening construction, small building demolition
Agricultural and forestry works: forest clearing, land reclamation.

Overall, the Komatsu PC240LC-8 is one of the most popular models in the 24-ton medium excavator market, highly recognized by global users for its high reliability, low operating cost and strong adaptability to harsh working conditions.

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