Used Komatsu PC220-8 Excavator

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Komatsu PC220-8 Hydraulic Excavator Detailed Introduction

The Komatsu PC220-8 is a 22-ton-class medium-sized hydraulic excavator, a core star product of Komatsu's 8-series construction equipment lineup. Developed with Komatsu's decades of excavator manufacturing experience and cutting-edge power/hydraulic technology, it balances high operating efficiency, low fuel consumption, extreme durability and operator comfort, and is widely recognized as a benchmark model in the medium excavator segment worldwide.

1. Basic Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Operating Weight	23,100 – 23,600 kg
Rated Gross Power	125 kW / 170 HP @ 2,000 rpm
Engine Model	Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 turbocharged intercooled diesel engine
Bucket Capacity	0.8 – 1.2 m³ (standard backhoe bucket; optional rock bucket, grapple, breaker etc.)
Max. Digging Depth	6,920 mm
Max. Digging Radius	9,875 mm
Max. Dumping Height	6,390 mm
Travel Speed	3.0 / 4.2 / 5.5 km/h (3 gears)
Swing Speed	12.4 rpm
Gradeability	70% (35°)
Fuel Tank Capacity	400 L
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	140 L
Emission Standard	EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage 3A

2. Core Features

2.1 High-reliability Power System

Equipped with Komatsu independently developed SAA6D107E-1 4-cycle 6-cylinder diesel engine, with electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection system, optimized combustion efficiency, strong power output even under low-speed heavy load conditions.
Built-in engine protection mechanism: automatically reduces power output when overheating, overloading or low oil pressure is detected, greatly extending engine service life.
Multiple operating mode options: P (Power) mode for heavy load high-efficiency operations, E (Economy) mode for light load scenarios to reduce fuel consumption, and L (Light) mode for fine operations.

2.2 Precise & Energy-saving Hydraulic System

Adopts Komatsu exclusive CLSS (Closed Center Load Sensing System) with variable displacement piston pumps, which accurately matches hydraulic flow with actual operation demand, reduces pressure loss by 15% compared with traditional open-center systems.
Excellent compound operation coordination: digging, swinging, traveling and lifting actions can be performed simultaneously without lag, and supports boom priority / swing priority switching according to operation scenarios, improving overall working efficiency by 10% compared with previous generation models.
Equipped with automatic idle and auto-shutdown functions: when the machine is on standby for more than 3 seconds, it automatically reduces to low idle speed; if standby lasts for more than the set time, it shuts down automatically, reducing unnecessary fuel consumption by up to 30% during idle periods.

2.3 Ultra-strong Structural Durability

Boom, arm and bucket are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, with reinforcing ribs added at all stress concentration points, passing 10,000 hours of extreme load fatigue tests.
Reinforced X-type undercarriage and original Komatsu "four wheels and one belt" (track rollers, idlers, sprockets, carrier rollers, track shoes) have 20% longer wear life than third-party accessories, suitable for complex harsh working conditions such as rocky mines and frozen soil construction.
Heavy-duty slewing bearing with optimized sealing structure prevents dust and impurities from entering, extending maintenance interval by 30%.

2.4 Safe & Comfortable Operating Experience

ROPS/FOPS certified fully enclosed cab, with excellent sound insulation performance, the interior operating noise is only 72 dB, far lower than industry standards.
Multi-directional adjustable air suspension seat, with lumbar support and armrest adjustment function, reducing operator fatigue during long-time operation.
7-inch multi-function LCD monitor displays real-time operating data including fuel consumption, working hours, oil temperature, water level and fault codes in real time. Equipped with automatic constant temperature air conditioner, USB charging port and large storage space.
Pilot control operating lever with light force feedback, smooth and accurate control, suitable for fine operations such as pipe laying and slope trimming.
Full safety protection: travel alarm, reverse buzzer, hydraulic lock function (the machine does not respond to any operation before the lever is unlocked) to avoid misoperation risks.

2.5 Easy Maintenance & Intelligent Management

All routine maintenance points are arranged at ground-accessible positions, no need to climb to the top of the machine for oil filling, filter replacement and fuel drainage.
Extended maintenance intervals: engine oil replacement every 500 working hours, hydraulic oil replacement every 5,000 working hours, reducing operating costs and waste oil discharge.
Standard equipped with Komatsu exclusive KOMTRAX remote monitoring system: supports real-time viewing of equipment location, working hours, fuel consumption, fault information and other data through the web or mobile terminal, which is convenient for fleet management, and supports anti-theft positioning function.

3. Typical Application Scenarios

Municipal engineering: road construction, pipe laying, landscaping, urban demolition
Infrastructure construction: highway, high-speed railway, bridge and tunnel construction
Quarry and small mining: ore stripping, material loading and transporting
Forestry: logging, land clearing, timber handling
Bulk material handling: coal, sand, gravel and scrap steel loading when equipped with grapple attachments

4. Market Advantages

The Komatsu PC220-8 has extremely low failure rate, 10-15% lower comprehensive fuel consumption than similar models of other brands, and high residual value in the second-hand equipment market. Supported by Komatsu's global after-sales service network and sufficient spare parts supply, it is the first choice for medium and small engineering contractors worldwide.

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Used Komatsu PC220-8 Excavator

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