Used Komatsu 240-8 Excavator

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Komatsu PC240LC-8 Crawler Excavator Detailed Introduction

The Komatsu PC240LC-8 is a classic 24-ton class medium hydraulic excavator developed and manufactured by Komatsu, a global leading construction equipment brand. As a representative model of Komatsu's 8-series excavator lineup, it is designed for high efficiency, low operational cost, and extreme durability, complying with EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA emission standards, and is widely used in construction, mining, municipal, water conservancy and other scenarios worldwide.

1. Core Specifications

Parameter	Detailed Data
Operating Weight	24,600 – 25,800 kg (varies with bucket and track configuration)
Engine Model	Komatsu SAA6D107E-1, 6-cylinder inline, 4-stroke, turbocharged & intercooled diesel engine
Rated Net Power	134 kW (180 HP) @ 2000 rpm
Bucket Capacity	0.8 – 1.4 m³, standard configuration 1.2 m³ (optional breakers, grapples, rippers and other attachments)
Max. Digging Depth	6920 mm (standard boom/stick), up to 9800 mm for optional long reach configuration
Max. Digging Reach	10120 mm
Max. Dumping Height	6510 mm
Travel Speed	3.2 km/h (low) / 5.5 km/h (high)
Swing Speed	11 rpm
Climbing Ability	70% (35° slope)
Ground Pressure	47 kPa (wide long track (LC) configuration, suitable for soft ground operation)
Typical Operating Fuel Consumption	16 – 22 L/h (varies with working conditions)

2. Core Performance Advantages

2.1 High-efficiency Low-consumption Power System

Adopts Komatsu's self-developed high-pressure common rail fuel injection system, with precise fuel supply control, 10% lower fuel consumption than the previous generation PC240-7 model under the same operating efficiency.
Equipped with automatic idle reduction function: the engine automatically reduces to low idle speed after 5 seconds of no operation, effectively reducing unnecessary fuel loss during standby.
Built-in engine protection system, which automatically adjusts power output when oil temperature or water temperature is too high, to avoid engine damage under extreme working conditions.

2.2 Advanced Hydraulic System

Equipped with Komatsu exclusive CLSS (Closed Center Load Sensing System), variable displacement piston pump adjusts oil flow in real time according to operation load, greatly reducing hydraulic energy loss.
Smooth compound action control: simultaneous operations such as digging, swinging, and boom lifting do not interfere with each other, improving operation accuracy and efficiency by more than 8% compared with similar products.
Equipped with boom down and swing braking energy recovery system, which recycles redundant hydraulic energy to further reduce fuel consumption.

2.3 Ultra-high Durability Structure

Boom, stick and main frame are made of high-strength low-alloy steel, key stress parts are thickened and reinforced, and passed 10000+ hours of extreme working condition tests, can adapt to heavy load scenarios such as mining and rock excavation.
The X-type box crawler frame has strong torsion and impact resistance, the track chain links are integrally forged and quenched, and the supporting rollers, carrier rollers and idlers adopt floating seal structure, which can effectively prevent silt and dust from entering, and the service life is increased by 30% compared with ordinary structures.

3. Operator Comfort & Intelligent Configuration

The cab has ROPS (Roll-over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) certification, which fully ensures the safety of operators in case of rollover or falling rock accidents.
The internal noise of the cab is as low as 74 dB(A), equipped with multi-directional adjustable suspension shock-absorbing seats, fully automatic air conditioning system with 8 air outlets, and low-force pilot control joystick, which greatly reduces the fatigue of long-term operation.
Large area frameless glass design provides 360° panoramic vision, and the large wiper covers 90% of the front windshield, ensuring clear vision in rainy and foggy weather.
7-inch LCD monitoring panel displays real-time data such as engine speed, hydraulic oil temperature, fuel level, fault code, etc., so that operators can grasp the equipment status at any time.
Standard equipped with Komatsu exclusive KOMTRAX remote monitoring system: supports real-time positioning of equipment, viewing of operating hours, fuel consumption, fault alarm and other data, helping owners realize remote fleet management, predict potential faults in advance, and reduce downtime.

4. Maintenance Convenience

All daily maintenance points are arranged at the position accessible on the ground, oil filters, fuel filters, hydraulic oil return filters and other consumables can be replaced without climbing the machine, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency.
Extended maintenance cycle: engine oil replacement cycle is 500 hours, hydraulic oil replacement cycle is up to 5000 hours, air filter replacement cycle is 1000 hours, which effectively reduces the later operation and maintenance cost.
Equipped with drain valves for engine oil, fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank, which can discharge waste oil quickly and avoid pollution to the fuselage.

5. Typical Application Scenarios

Municipal engineering: road construction, pipe laying, site leveling
Mining and quarrying: sand and gravel loading, ore stripping, material transfer
Water conservancy projects: river dredging, dam construction, foundation excavation
Agriculture and forestry: land reclamation, forest clearing, stump removal
Demolition work: compatible with hydraulic breakers, pulverizers and other demolition attachments

The PC240LC-8 has won wide recognition in the global market for its high reliability, low fuel consumption and high residual value, and is one of the most popular medium-sized excavator models in engineering construction.

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