Used Komatsu 200-8 Excavator

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Komatsu PC200-8 Crawler Excavator Detailed Introduction

The Komatsu PC200-8 is a classic 20-ton class medium crawler excavator developed and manufactured by Komatsu Ltd., the world's leading construction equipment producer. As a core product in Komatsu's 8-series excavator lineup, it is widely recognized globally for its high operational efficiency, outstanding fuel economy, ultra-high durability and low lifecycle cost, and is one of the best-selling models in the global medium excavator segment.

1. Core Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specific Value
Operating weight	19,800 – 20,500 kg (varies with bucket, counterweight and attachment configuration)
Standard bucket capacity	0.8 m³, optional 0.7-1.0 m³ rock bucket, ditch cleaning bucket, grapple etc.
Rated power	110 kW / 2000 rpm
Max. digging height	9,800 mm
Max. digging depth	6,620 mm (standard arm)
Max. digging radius	9,875 mm
Tail swing radius	2,750 mm
Bucket digging force	152 kN
Arm digging force	110 kN
Travel speed	3.0 km/h (low gear) / 5.5 km/h (high gear)
Gradeability	70% (35°)
Service life (design)	15,000+ working hours under normal maintenance

2. Power System

The PC200-8 is equipped with Komatsu's independently developed SAA6D107E-1 4-stroke 6-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged intercooled diesel engine, which meets EU Stage IIIA and US EPA Tier 3 emission standards:

Adopts high-pressure common rail fuel injection technology, precisely controlled by the engine ECU, optimizing combustion efficiency, with 5-10% lower fuel consumption than the previous generation PC200-7 under the same working conditions.
Built-in 4 optional working modes: P (Power) mode for heavy-load high-efficiency operation, E (Economy) mode for light-load fuel-saving operation, L (Lifting) mode for heavy hoisting, B (Breaker) mode for hydraulic breaker operation, users can switch freely to achieve the best balance of efficiency and cost.
Equipped with an automatic preheating system, supports normal startup at -25℃ low temperature, has strong adaptability to plateau, high temperature, dusty and other harsh working environments.

3. Hydraulic System

It adopts Komatsu's original Closed-center Load Sensing System (CLSS), which is industry-leading in operation accuracy and stability:

Independently adjusts flow supply for each actuator according to actual operation demand, no flow waste, highly coordinated compound actions of boom, arm, bucket and swing, excellent micro-operation performance, suitable for precision operations such as trenching, finishing and fragile material handling.
Equipped with high-efficiency variable displacement piston pumps and independent pressure compensation valves for each circuit, no action interference under different load conditions.
Built-in dual-stage hydraulic oil filter and high-performance oil cooler, controls hydraulic oil temperature below 90℃ even under long-time heavy load operation, extends the service life of hydraulic components, and reduces oil leakage risk by 30% compared with similar models.

4. Structural Durability

The whole machine is designed and tested according to Komatsu's global unified heavy-duty standard, suitable for long-term high-intensity operation:

The boom and arm are made of high-strength alloy steel, welded by industrial robots, with reinforcing plates added at stress concentration parts such as hinge points, resistant to impact, not easy to deform or crack.
The X-type lower frame is integrally formed, with strong torsion resistance; the standard 40mm thick wear-resistant manganese steel track shoe can be upgraded to 50mm reinforced track shoe for quarry and mining scenarios.
The working device has passed 10,000 hours of fatigue test before leaving the factory, and the whole machine has passed field verification in desert, cold region, mine and other extreme environments.

5. Operator Comfort & Safety

The cab meets ROPS (Roll-over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) international safety standards:

Equipped with fully adjustable air suspension seat, the backrest, headrest and armrest can be customized according to the operator's body shape, effectively reducing fatigue of long-time operation.
Low-pressure pilot control lever, small operating force, smooth stroke, reduces the operator's work intensity by 40%.
The cab has excellent sealing performance, the internal operating noise is controlled below 75dB(A), equipped with high-power constant temperature air conditioning, radio, USB charging port and other humanized configurations.
Large curved front windshield and no-blind-area rearview mirror provide 360° wide field of view; the large LCD color instrument panel displays real-time parameters such as fuel level, water temperature, hydraulic oil temperature and fault codes, which is convenient for the operator to grasp the machine status.

6. Intelligent & Maintenance-friendly Design

Equipped with Komatsu's exclusive KOMTRAX remote monitoring system, users can check the real-time location, working hours, fuel consumption, fault information and other data of the equipment through mobile phone or PC terminal, which is convenient for fleet management and preventive maintenance.
All maintenance points are arranged on the ground side, and consumables such as air filter, fuel filter and oil filter can be replaced directly without climbing, reducing maintenance time by 60%.
The service interval of engine oil is 500 hours, and the service interval of hydraulic oil is up to 5000 hours, which greatly reduces the later operation cost.
Komatsu has a global after-sales service network and sufficient spare parts supply, which can provide timely support for users in different regions.

7. Main Application Scenarios

The PC200-8 is suitable for almost all medium-sized construction scenarios:

Civil construction: foundation excavation, earthwork backfilling, house demolition
Municipal engineering: road construction, pipe trenching, greening construction
Mining and quarry: ore loading, rock stripping
Water conservancy project: river dredging, dam construction
Material handling: lumber loading, scrap steel transfer, aggregate stacking

It also has a very high residual value in the global second-hand construction equipment market, making it the first choice for most construction contractors and individual operators.

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Used Komatsu 200-8 Excavator

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