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Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC490LC-11 ➔

Komatsu PC490LC-11 is a hydraulic excavator in the 49-ton class, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, mass excavation, and site development. It is part of Komatsu's PC-11 series and uses a long crawler undercarriage for stability and traction in demanding ground conditions. The machine is commonly configured with a large-capacity boom, arm, and bucket for production digging, loading, trenching, and material handling. The PC490LC-11 is used in mining support, quarry work, road construction, and large civil projects. It is known for combining digging force, operating efficiency, and durable construction in a tracked excavator platform.

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General Specifications

Digging Depth ft (m)	30.2 (9.19) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	43.8 (13.37) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	359 (268) Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	107,850 (48,920) Starting 2025 Model Year

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	34 ft (10 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	13 ft (4 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	39 ft (12 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	34 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	24 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	37 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	12 ft (4 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	39 ft (12 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	36 ft (11 m)
Max Digging Depth	26 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	25 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	39 ft (12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	39 ft (12 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	36 ft (11 m)
Max Digging Depth	28 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	41 ft (12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	24 ft (7 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	39 ft (12 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Max Cutting Height	38 ft (12 m)
Max Digging Depth	30 ft (9 m)
Max Loading Height	27 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	43 ft (13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	27 ft (8 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15 ft (4 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	39 ft (12 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	18 ft (5 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	5 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	12 ft (4 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Bore	5 in (13 cm)
Displacement	674 cu in (11,042 cu cm)
Engine Make	Komatsu
Engine Model	SAA6D125E-7
Gross Power	362 hp (270 kw)
Power Measured @	1900 rpm
Stroke	6 in (15 cm)

Operating Specifications

Engine Oil Capacity	10 gal (37 l)
Fuel Capacity	172 gal (650 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	182 gpm (690 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	66 gal (248 l)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5 gal (20 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

9.1 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	75 lbs (34 kg)
Max Travel Speed	4 mph (6 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	49
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	10 ft (3 m)

Komatsu PC490LC-11s currently for sale

A 2017 Komatsu PC490LC-11 From Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. for $224,000.00 USD

A 2020 Komatsu PC490LC-11 From T-Quip Sales & Rentals, Inc. for $149,000.00 USD

A 2018 Komatsu PC490LC-11 From Power Motive Corporation for $426,118.00 USD

A 2020 Komatsu PC490LC-11 From Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. for $229,000.00 USD

A 2017 Komatsu PC490LC-11 From Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. for $119,500.00 USD

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