{"id":24437,"date":"2019-01-18T15:50:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T05:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=24437"},"modified":"2022-08-25T14:04:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T04:04:51","slug":"caterpillar-komatsu-excavators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/caterpillar-komatsu-excavators\/","title":{"rendered":"Caterpillar Or Komatsu Excavators?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar excavators and Komatsu excavators are no doubt at the top of almost every buyer\u2019s list for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new or used excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But unless you\u2019ve worked with both brands before, it can be a gruelling task deciding which to choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we\u2019ve done some of the research for you. We\u2019re talking top-level, general information for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/komatsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> excavators. We&#8217;re not going into the specifics of their models, except for quick comparisons at the end. So keep this in mind as we mention benefits, considerations and other points in this article. The right one all depends on your own needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to know which brand is best for you is to head to your local dealerships and try them out for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this article (click to quick-jump):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup1\">Benefits of Caterpillar Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup2\">Benefits of Komatsu Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup3\">Things to Consider for Caterpillar Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup4\">Things to Consider for Komatsu Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup5\">Power &amp; Performance Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup6\">Komatsu Vs Cat Mini Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup7\">Komatsu Vs Caterpillar Small Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup8\">Cat Vs Komatsu Medium Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup9\">Cat Vs Komatsu Large Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup10\">Komatsu Vs Cat Mining Excavators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"\/mag\/excavator-comparison-komatsu-vs-caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We pit the Komatsu PC200-8 against the Cat 320D L\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Caterpillar Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24441\" style=\"width: 431px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24441\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cat.jpg\" alt=\"Caterpillar excavators\" width=\"431\" height=\"364\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason Caterpillar dominate the construction industry. Most worksites are awash with the familiar yellow. Established in 1925, Caterpillar have decades of experience refining their machinery. Here are a few main benefits of Caterpillar excavators over Komatsu excavators.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Cat\u2019s long history, they are considered market leaders over Komatsu for excavators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar excavators tend to have superior turning radiuses <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/mag\/revealed-next-gen-cat-mini-excavators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar mini excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are almost half the size of Komatsu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For their larger excavators, Caterpillar provide better digging depth (up to 6.2 m) than Komatsu (up to 4.9 m)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar excavators for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"roundup2\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Komatsu Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24440\" style=\"width: 439px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24440\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/komatsu1.jpg\" alt=\"Komatsu Excavators\" width=\"439\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/18152833\/komatsu1.jpg 915w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/18152833\/komatsu1-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/18152833\/komatsu1-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/18152833\/komatsu1-500x369.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once not even on the same playing field, now Komatsu are nipping at Caterpillar\u2019s heels as an industry leader in excavation and construction equipment. Founded in Japan in 1921, Komatsu have a few years on Caterpillar when it comes to manufacturing construction equipment. Let\u2019s take a look at a few key benefits of Komatsu excavators.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are generally cheaper to hire or buy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to repair reports, Komatsu excavators require less repairs than Cat excavators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu\u2019s \u2018mini\u2019 excavators provide more HP, however their mini excavators are more comparable to Cat\u2019s \u2018small\u2019 excavators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu have a wider range of mining excavators<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find <\/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<div id=\"roundup3\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things To Consider For Caterpillar Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, no manufacturer is perfect and Caterpillar is always striving to improve their machinery, technology and service. In saying that, we\u2019ve come across some things to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally more pricey than Komatsu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anecdotal evidence suggests Caterpillar machines require more repairs in recent years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"roundup4\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to Consider for Komatsu Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, Komatsu excavators (while greatly improved) still fall short in some aspects when compared to the beast that is Caterpillar. Here are a few things to note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some find replacing parts can be problematic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini excavators are much larger than Cat\u2019s, which could be an issue if you\u2019re looking for small, lightweight equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu only offer excavators in 3 categories: utility (1.8t &#8211; 10.3t), regular (13t &#8211; 90t) and mining (110t &#8211; 780t). Caterpillar provide excavators in 4 categories (mini, small, medium &amp; large)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"\/mag\/equipment-focus-komatsu-pc200-8-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We shine the spotlight on Komatsu\u2019s PC200-8 excavator<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"roundup5\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power &amp; Performance <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both manufacturers offer over a dozen different excavator models, they do vary in power and performance. Especially around the smaller end of the excavator scale. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavator Operating Weight &amp; HP Range Comparison <\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Caterpillar<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Komatsu<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mini Excavator Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 985 &#8211; 5,185 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 13 &#8211; 40.2 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 1,780 &#8211; 9,950 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 15 &#8211; 68hp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Small Excavator Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 9000 &#8211; 19,200 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 75 &#8211; 200 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 13,060 \u00a0&#8211; 30,330 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 92 &#8211; 196 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Medium Excavator Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 19,200 &#8211; 38,180 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 143 &#8211; 200 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 14,700 &#8211; 36,490 kg <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 250 &#8211; 257 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Large Excavator Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 33,600 &#8211; 86,840 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 259 &#8211; 524 \u00a0hp<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Weight: 46,090 &#8211; 79,900 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Horsepower: 345 &#8211; 487 hp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">(Please note: Komatsu list their excavators in 3 categories. We have listed their excavator ranges based on HP to match Cat\u2019s for comparison\u2019s sake)<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"roundup6\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Vs Cat Mini Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25689\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Komatsu-PC18MR-3.jpg\" alt=\"Komatsu PC18MR-3 excavator\" width=\"480\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a quick look at the smallest of the small: Caterpillar and Komatsu\u2019s mini excavators. <\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Caterpillar 300.9<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Komatsu PC18MR-3<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yanmar 31NV70<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu 3D67E-2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Net Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">985 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,780 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Digging Depth<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1731 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2160 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Reach (Ground Level)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3023 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3935 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar\u2019s smallest excavator is the 300.9, weighing in at less than a tonne. It\u2019s tiny frame includes a ROPS safety frame and it\u2019s so small, there\u2019s no room to include a cab. This mini excavator is ideal for those tight-access areas, thanks to its 730mm width. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Caterpillar mini excavators here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Komatsu\u2019s smallest excavator, the PC18MR-3, comes in a little larger weighing around 1.7 tonne. This machine is still a solid choice for those smaller jobs, or if you need a more versatile excavator. Its undercarriage is expandable, its width expands to 1280 mm and reduces to just 990 mm. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/komatsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Komatsu mini excavators here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"roundup7\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Vs Caterpillar Small Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25690\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cat-312E-Excavator.jpg\" alt=\"Cat 312E Small Excavator\" width=\"468\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping it up to the 9-19 tonne range, we\u2019re comparing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/312e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar 312E<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the Komatsu PC130-8. <\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Caterpillar 312E<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Komatsu \u00a0PC130-8<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT C4.4 ACERT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu SAAD95LE-5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Net Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13,503 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13,060 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Digging Depth<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5840 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5520 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Reach (Ground Level)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8430 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8170 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So even though the Cat is slightly heavier, these two excavators are fairly evenly matched otherwise, with Cat taking the lead in all specs except net power. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/7-20-tonne-excavator-814\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore small excavators here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"roundup8\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Vs Cat Medium Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25691\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Komatsu-HB335LC.jpg\" alt=\"Komatsu HB335LC large excavator\" width=\"455\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping it up to medium excavators between 19 and 38 tonne, we have the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/336dl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 336DL excavator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/komatsu\/hb335lc-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu HB335LC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While the Caterpillar is slightly bigger, these were the closest in operating weight we could find for this range. <\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Caterpillar 336DL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Komatsu \u00a0HB335LC<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat C9.3B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu SAA6D114E-5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Net Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">311 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">253 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37,200 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36,220 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Digging Depth<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8200 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7380 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Reach (Ground Level)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,730 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,920 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"roundup9\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Vs Komatsu Large Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25693\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Komatsu-PC850SE-8EO.jpg\" alt=\"Komatsu PC850SE 8EO\" width=\"457\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we\u2019re getting to the bigger pieces of kit. While not quite mine-spec (we\u2019ll throw that in below just to see how those stack up), these are the largest of the general construction excavators for both OEMs. <\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Caterpillar 390F<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Komatsu PC850SE-8E0 <\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat C18 ACERT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu SAA6D140E-5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Net Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">524 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">487 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86,840 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79,900 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Digging Depth<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7160 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7130 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Reach (Ground Level)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12,230 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,945 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"roundup10\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Vs Komatsu Mining Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25695\" style=\"width: 414px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25695\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cat-6090-FS-Mining-Shovel.jpg\" alt=\"Cat 6090 FS Mining Shovel\" width=\"414\" height=\"339\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Source: Cat.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So just because we\u2019re curious\u2014how does the biggest Caterpillar mining excavator (Cat calls them mining shovels) stack up against the biggest Komatsu mining excavator? Let\u2019s find out:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Caterpillar 6090 FS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Komatsu PC8000-6<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x Cummins QSK60<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x Komatsu SDA16V160E-2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine Output<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4500 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4020 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1102 tonnes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">752 tonnes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully this article has helped shed some light on the main benefits and differences between Caterpillar and Komatsu excavators. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have we missed something? Let us know in the comments below! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caterpillar excavators and Komatsu excavators are no doubt at the top of almost every buyer\u2019s list for new or used excavators. But unless you\u2019ve worked with both brands before, it can be a gruelling task deciding which to choose. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve done some of the research for you. 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