Used Komatsu 200-8 Excavator

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Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator Detailed Introduction

The Komatsu PC200-8 is a 20-ton class medium-sized crawler excavator developed and manufactured by Komatsu Ltd., the world's leading construction equipment manufacturer. As a representative model of Komatsu's -8 series hydraulic excavators, it inherits the brand's consistent advantages of high reliability, strong power, and low operation cost, and is widely used in infrastructure construction, mining, municipal engineering, landscaping and other scenarios around the world.

1. Core Technical Parameters (Standard Configuration)

Item	Specification
Operating weight	19,800 – 20,700 kg
Standard bucket capacity	0.8 – 1.0 m³ (customizable with breakers, grapples, augers and other attachments)
Rated net power	110 kW / 2,000 rpm
Max bucket digging force	149 kN
Max digging depth	6,620 mm
Max digging radius	9,875 mm
Max dumping height	6,890 mm
Travel speed	3.0 (low) / 5.5 (high) km/h
Swing speed	12.4 rpm
Fuel tank capacity	400 L
Hydraulic oil tank capacity	135 L

2. Power System

It is equipped with Komatsu's independently developed SAA4D107E-1 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, turbocharged, intercooled diesel engine, which meets EU Stage IIIA and US EPA Tier 3 emission standards.

Key advantages:

Low-speed high torque output: Peak torque is delivered at 1,600 rpm, ensuring stable power support for heavy-load operations such as hard soil excavation and rock loading, with a 12% lower stall rate than the previous generation PC200-7.
Multi-mode energy-saving system: 3 optional working modes (Power mode for heavy load, Economy mode for conventional operation, Breaker mode for attachment operation) can reduce fuel consumption by 10-15% under the same workload compared with the -7 series.
Harsh environment adaptability: Optimized high-efficiency air filter and fuel pre-treatment system can adapt to high-dust, high-altitude and low-quality fuel working conditions, effectively reducing power system failure rate.

3. Hydraulic System

The PC200-8 adopts Komatsu's proprietary Closed-center Load Sensing System (CLSS), which accurately matches hydraulic flow output according to the actual load of working devices, balancing operation efficiency and energy saving.

Key advantages:

Precise control performance: Joystick operation response delay is less than 0.3 seconds, supporting high-precision operations such as slot trimming, fine excavation and heavy lifting, greatly reducing operation difficulty for novice operators.
Smooth compound action: The boom, arm, bucket and swing system can operate coordinately at the same time, no obvious action jamming or speed drop occurs during composite operations, improving single-cycle operation efficiency by 8%.
Reliable protection mechanism: Equipped with overload relief valve, automatic oil temperature cooling system and filter blockage alarm function, extending the service life of hydraulic components by more than 20%.

4. Structural Durability Design

The whole machine structure is reinforced for long-term heavy load operation, with an average service life 20% longer than similar products of the same level:

Working device: The boom and arm adopt fully welded high-strength alloy steel box structure, reinforcing plates are added at force bearing positions such as pin connections, which can withstand long-term impact loads during heavy excavation.
Undercarriage system: The track frame adopts integral casting structure, equipped with heavy-duty wear-resistant track shoes, supporting wheels and guide wheels, the service life of walking parts can reach 6,000 hours under normal working conditions.
Upper frame: The anti-torsion design of the working platform evenly disperses impact loads generated during operation, avoiding structural deformation even under long-term full-load operation.

5. Operator Comfort & Safety

The PC200-8 is equipped with ROPS/FOPS certified safety cab, providing all-round protection for operators:

Low noise and vibration: The cab is installed with viscous damping mounts, and the interior is pasted with multi-layer sound insulation materials, the internal operating noise is only 72 dB(A), equivalent to the level of ordinary indoor conversation.
Ergonomic configuration: Multi-adjustable air suspension seat can be adapted to operators of different heights and weights; the short-stroke joystick has light operating force, reducing fatigue of 8-hour long-term operation by 30%.
Humanized design: The large LCD monitor displays real-time working parameters such as fuel level, oil temperature, hydraulic pressure and fault alarm information; the cab is also equipped with high-efficiency air conditioning, storage compartments and cup holders.
**Safety configuration: Standard anti-skid walking platform, emergency stop button, optional rear view camera and proximity alarm system, greatly reducing operation safety risks.

6. Maintenance & Operation Cost

Komatsu has optimized the maintenance design of the PC200-8 to reduce downtime and later use cost:

All daily maintenance points (oil filters, fuel filters, air filters, lubrication points) are arranged at ground-accessible positions, and routine inspection can be completed without climbing the platform.
Extended maintenance intervals: Engine oil change interval is 500 hours, hydraulic oil change interval is 5,000 hours, hydraulic filter replacement interval is 1,000 hours.
The on-board monitoring system automatically reminds upcoming maintenance items, avoiding equipment damage caused by overdue maintenance.

7. Main Application Scenarios

Thanks to its balanced performance, the PC200-8 is suitable for diversified operation demands:

Infrastructure construction: Foundation pit excavation, roadbed trimming, pipeline laying for highway, railway, real estate projects.
Mining and quarrying: Surface soil stripping, ore and aggregate loading for small and medium-sized mines and quarries.
Municipal engineering: Demolition, waste removal, landscaping, river dredging.
Special operation: Equipped with different attachments to achieve breaking, metal shearing, timber grabbing, drilling and other functions.

Note

Specific parameters and configurations may vary slightly according to different regional sales versions and customized requirements. The PC200-8 is widely recognized in the global market for its stable performance and high return on investment, making it one of the most popular 20-ton excavator models.

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