{"id":24017,"date":"2018-12-21T14:54:58","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T04:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=24017"},"modified":"2022-08-25T14:44:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T04:44:13","slug":"equipment-focus-komatsu-pc200-8-excavator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/equipment-focus-komatsu-pc200-8-excavator\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment Focus: Komatsu PC200 8 Excavator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Komatsu PC200 8 hybrid was the world\u2019s first hybrid-powered excavator. It offers a host of benefits over comparable non-hybrid excavators. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s delve into what makes the Komatsu PC200 8 hybrid an industry-leading machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu PC200 8 Excavator in Action<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yOzh4Gm9sRo\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu PC200 8 Excavator Overview &amp; Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGenerally, hydraulic excavators of PC200 class are the best selling machines in the market.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Yuuichi Iwamoto, Komatsu Technical Writer<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed and mass produced in Osaka, Japan, the PC200 8 hybrid underwent rigorous testing prior to its launch in 2008. During its development, Komatsu identified safety, the environment and technology as key areas of focus. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe development objectives are to conform to environmental regulations, to pursue reduction in environmental load, safety and comfortableness, to enhance IT utilization and maintainability, and to upgrade the marketability, in order to develop hydraulic excavators suiting user needs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Masafumi Tsuji &amp; Tomio Teranaka, Komatsu Technical Writers<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the key features of the PC200 8 hybrid excavator. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24019\" src=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143410\/pc200-side-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"PC200 8 Komatsu Excavator\" width=\"441\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143410\/pc200-side-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143410\/pc200-side-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143410\/pc200-side.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143410\/pc200-side-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a key area of development focus, the PC200 8 hybrid received some large safety enhancements. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Komatsu technical writers stated, their safety goal was \u201cto develop a global product seeking safety design and clearing strict safety standards worldwide.\u201d This included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protective cab structure to protect the operator in case of rollover<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip-resistant floor plates for safe work on the machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger side and rear view mirrors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduction in noise inside the cab<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Environment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24024\" src=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143426\/pc200-engine-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"PC200 8 Komatsu Excavator Engine\" width=\"449\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143426\/pc200-engine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143426\/pc200-engine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143426\/pc200-engine.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143426\/pc200-engine-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PC200 8 hybrid is packed with an upgraded yet low-emission Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. Providing 110kw 148HP, this excavator provides power and productivity without severely impacting the environment. Other ways this excavator minimises its impact to the environment includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Economy Mode\u2019 improves fuel consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-gauge for energy-saving operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended idling caution for fuel conservation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduction in exterior noise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24022\" src=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143419\/dashboard1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"PC200 8 Komatsu Excavator Dash\" width=\"467\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143419\/dashboard1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143419\/dashboard1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143419\/dashboard1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143419\/dashboard1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the PC200 8 technical report, the goal for technology in the PC200 8 was to \u201c&#8230;further advance the IT technology of PC200-7 to provide \u2018more information\u2019 that is \u2018easier to see\u2019 and \u2018easier to use\u2019.\u201d To achieve this goal, Komatsu developers implemented more advanced technology into the design such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new large liquid crystal multi-screen (and multilingual) monitor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced combustion technology to reduce fuel consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinforced KOMATRAX functions to store and control information using GPS, status and conditions, and can be downloaded to a mobile phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated security including password protection, a time reservation lock and calendar reservation lock<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operator Comfort<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24021\" src=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143416\/cab-interior-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"PC200 8 Komatsu Excavator cab interior\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143416\/cab-interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143416\/cab-interior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143416\/cab-interior.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143416\/cab-interior-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PC200 8 hybrid received a newly designed cab that&#8217;s wide and spacious. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe newly designed cab is highly rigid with excellent sound absorption. Thorough improvement of noise source reduction and use of low-noise engine, hydraulic equipment, and air conditioner allows this machine to generate a low level of noise similar to that of a passenger car,\u201d Komatsu says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find the cab includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low vibration with cab damper mounting to aid in vibration reduction to the operator seat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seat with reclining backrest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An optional automatic air conditioner <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good visibility with large side mirrors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24020\" src=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143413\/tracks-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"PC200 8 Komatsu Excavator tracks\" width=\"458\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143413\/tracks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143413\/tracks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143413\/tracks.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21143413\/tracks-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While upgrading the PC200 8, a lot of thought was placed into ease of maintenance, so the machine is more productive for longer. From lifting the hood to easy cleaning, the Komatsu development team have thought of just about everything:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gas-assisted engine hood damper cylinder for easy open\/close<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy cleaning of cooling units, placed side-by-side<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipped with fuel pre-filter (and water separator)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic pilot filter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washable cab floormat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote oil draining of swing machinery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large-capacity fuel tank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sloping track frame to prevent accumulation of dirt\/sand and allows for easy mud removal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu PC200 8 Excavator Price<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These models range between $15,400 and $172,000, averaging at $95,267 (used).*<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu PC200 8 Hybrid Excavator Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Engine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Komatsu SAA6D107E-1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cylinders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>HP Rated RPM: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000 rpm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Swing System Drive Method:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hydrostatic<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Swing Reduction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Planetary gear<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Swing Speed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12.4 rpm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Number of Track Rollers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Number of Shoes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 45<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fuel Tank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 400 L<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Max Digging Depth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 6620 mm (for 2925 mm arm)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Min Swing Radius:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 3040 mm (for 2925 mm arm)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.komatsu.com\/ce\/products\/pdfs\/PC200_200LC-8_CEN00049-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See full specs here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the PC200 8 is a great excavator for those larger earthmoving jobs, and as Yoga Purnomo, Head of Marketing Division, PT United Tractors Tbk, says, \u201c&#8230;the PC200 8 is a generation of an excavator that is dynamic and efficient to counter work challenges in the field.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you used the PC200 8 excavator? Let us know in the comments below, or discover other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/komatsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu excavators for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Prices are based on Machines4U listing data provided by sellers\/advertisers and are an approximation only. Data is correct up to and at time of publishing. Prices may change and need to be verified with individual sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Komatsu PC200 8 hybrid was the world\u2019s first hybrid-powered excavator. It offers a host of benefits over comparable non-hybrid excavators. Let\u2019s delve into what makes the Komatsu PC200 8 hybrid an industry-leading machine. 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