Komatsu PC78US-8 Brochure Download Page 2

HORSEPOWER

Gross: 42.8 kW

57 HP @ 1950 rpm

Net: 41 kW

55 HP @ 1950 rpm

OPERATING WEIGHT

6945 – 7535 kg 

15,315 – 16,615 lb

BUCKET CAPACITY

0.09 – 0.34 m

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0.12 – 0.45 yd

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COMPACT HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

PC78US

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Large TFT LCD Monitor

• Easy-to-see and use 7" large multi-

function color monitor 

• Can be displayed in 12 languages

for global support.

TFT : Thin Film Transistor

LCD : Liquid Crystal Display

See page 9.

Large Comfortable Cab 

• Low noise design cab

• Sliding convex door facilitates easy

entrance in confined areas.

• Large cab improves working space.

See page 6.

Safety Features

• Cab dedicated to hydraulic excavator

for protecting the operator in the
event of a roll over accident.

• Safety enhancement with large side-

view and rear-view mirrors.

See page 7.

Photo may include optional equipment.

Easy Maintenance

• Side-by-side cooling function enables

only the cooling unit to be attached
and detached.

• Easy access to engine oil filter,

engine main fuel filter and fuel drain
valve

• Equipped with the fuel pre-filter (with

water separator)

• Equipped with the Equipment

Management Monitoring System
(EMMS) monitoring system.

See page 8.

Productivity Features

Tight tail swing

• Excellent operation in tight tail

swing radius design

Tail swing radius: 1240 mm

4'1”

High mobility

• Large drawbar pull and steering

force are evident when operating
on a slope or other rough terrain.

Max. drawbar pull:

66.9 kN

6820 kgf 15,050 lb 

• The machine travel speed

changes automatically to Hi or Lo
at optimal points according to the
travel load.

Ecology and Economy Features

Low emission engine

A powerful, turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled Komatsu SAA4D95LE-5 provides 

41 kW

55 HP. This engine is EPA

Interim Tier 4 and EU Stage 3A emissions certified without sacrificing power or machine productivity.

Low operation noise

See page 4.

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Mode selection

• Five working modes designed to match engine

speed, pump delivery and system pressure.

• Economy mode improves fuel consumption.

• Eco-gauge for energy-saving 

operations

• Extended idling caution 

for fuel conservation

See page 5.

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