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Komatsu PC228US-3 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC228US-3 ➔

The Komatsu PC228US-3 is a powerful and versatile excavator designed for tackling a variety of digging and construction tasks. With a maximum cutting height of 35.2 ft and a digging depth of 21.8 ft, this machine offers impressive capabilities for reaching and excavating in various conditions. Equipped with a 143 hp turbocharged engine and hydraulic system with a flow capacity of 113.1 gpm, the PC228US-3 is both efficient and reliable for demanding work environments. Its compact design, with a shipping height of 9.9 ft and a tail swing radius of 5.6 ft, allows for maneuverability in tight spaces without sacrificing performance. Perfect for construction, excavation, and landscaping projects, this excavator is a valuable asset on any job site.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	35 ft (11 m)
Max Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32 ft (10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29 ft (9 m)

Bucket

Reference Bucket Capacity

1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6 ft (2 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged with aftercooler
Displacement	359 cu in (5,881 cu cm)
Engine Model	SAA6D102E
Net Power	143 hp (107 kw)
Power Measured @	1950 rpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (23 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	6 gal (24 l)
Fuel Capacity	85 gal (320 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	113 gpm (428 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33 gal (126 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5511.5 psi
Operating Weight	48,356 lbs (21,934 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2 gal (7 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

11 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	45,415 lbs (20,600 kg)
Ground Pressure	7.4 psi
Max Travel Speed	4 mph (6 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	45
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)

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