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Published dimensions and weight

Komatsu PC270LC-8

The Komatsu PC270LC-8 is a hydraulic excavator of about 28 t; its Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine is rated at 199.9 hp.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Total Operating Weight61817.7 lb28040 kg
03Selected published values66
Published highlights
  • Ground Clearance: 1.64 ft / 498 mm
  • Tail Swing Radius: 9.65 ft / 2940 mm
  • Track Gauge: 8.5 ft / 2590 mm
  • Grouser Height: 0.12 ft / 36 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Komatsu PC270LC-8 include the published “Ground Clearance” field of 1.64 ft / 498 mm, the published “Tail Swing Radius” field of 9.65 ft / 2940 mm, the published “Track Gauge” field of 8.5 ft / 2590 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.64 ft / 498 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Tail Swing Radius” field (9.65 ft / 2940 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Track Gauge” field (8.5 ft / 2590 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.64 ft498 mm
Tail Swing Radius9.65 ft2940 mm
Track Gauge8.5 ft2590 mm
Grouser Height0.12 ft36 mm
Machine Cab Height7.3 ft2225 mm
Machine Cab Width8.9 ft2710 mm
Width Of Crawler10.8 ft3290 mm
Ground Clearance (Minimum)1.64 ft498 mm
Ground Clearance, Counterweight3.99 ft1215 mm
Overall Length32.35 ft9860 mm
Overall Track Width10.47 ft3190 mm
Shoe Width2.3 ft700 mm
Track Length16.26 ft4955 mm
Track Length On Ground13.23 ft4030 mm
Distance, Swing Center To Rear End9.54 ft2905 mm
Overall Height10.52 ft3205 mm
02

Undercarriage

Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Number Of Track Rollers(Each Side)88
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Number Of Shoes (Each Side)4848
Track AdjusterHydraulicHydraulic
Shoe Typetriple grousertriple grouser
03

Engine

Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995199.9 hp149 kw
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249187.8 hp140 kw
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349187.8 hp140 kw
Fan Drive MethodMechanicalMechanical
FilterFull flowFull flow
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D107E-1Komatsu SAA6D107E-1
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injectionWater-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
GovernorAll-speed control, electronicAll-speed control, electronic
Power Measured @2050 rpm2050 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooledTurbocharged, aftercooled
Displacement408.3 cu in6.7 L
Bore4.3 in107 mm
Stroke4.9 in124 mm
Fuel SystemDirect injectionDirect injection
04

Driveline

Drawbar Pull, Maximum55997.5 lb25400 kg
Gradeability70 %70 %
Travel Speeds3.5 mph5.5 km/h
05

Capacities

Swing Drive2.2 gal8.2 L
Fuel Tank105.7 gal400 L
Hydraulic Tank34.9 gal132 L
Final Drive2.3 gal8.5 L
Engine Oil6.2 gal23.1 L
Engine Coolant5.5 gal20.6 L
06

Operational

Boom Size19357 ft5900 m
Boom TypeHeavy DutyHeavy Duty
Arm Size9842.6 ft3000 m
Swing Radius9.7 ft2940 mm
Arm TypeHeavy DutyHeavy Duty
Bucket Crowd Force – Iso20200 kgf20200 kgf
Bucket Size – Kga Standard Gp1.9 yd31.4 m3
Digging Depth – Maximum21.2 ft6460 mm
Digging Reach – Maximum33.2 ft10100 mm
Maximum Reach @ Ground Level32.8 ft9990 mm
Arm Crowd Force – Iso14100 kgf14100 kgf
07

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
08

Weights

Bucket Weight - Kga Gp2535.4 lb1150 kg
Quick Hitch Weight – Kga674.7 lb306 kg
Total Operating Weight61817.7 lb28040 kg
09

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type​HydrauMind System​HydrauMind System
Selectable Work Modes44
Economy Sub-Mode Selections55
Main Pump TypeVariable displacement pistonVariable displacement piston
Maximum Flow Rate118.9 gal/min450 L/min
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