
PC8000
The PC8000-6 is the most powerful hydraulic excavator in our product range. The engine power is 2 x 1500 kW / 2 x 2010 HP @ 1800 rpm. The operating weight is from 752 - 771 ton. The shovel capacity is 42m³, the backhoe capacity 42m³. It matches from 240 to 400 U.S. ton trucks.

PC8000
- Overview
- System Components
- Drive
- Hydraulic System
- Operator Cab
- Shovel Attachment
- Vehicle Health Monitoring System
- Environment
Overview
Diesel Drive (Make) Tier 2 | Komatsu 2 x SDA16V160E-2 | |
Rated Power at 1800 rpm
| kW HP | 2 x 1500 2 x 2010 |
Electric Drive Output | kW | 2 x 1450 |
Rated Flow (total output) | ltr/min | 8.280 |
Swing Flow Rate | ltr/min | 2.070 |
Front Shovel Bucket Capacity SAE 2:1 heaped Crowd Force (ISO) Break-out Force (ISO) | cum
kN kN | 42
2.353 2.331 |
Backhoe Bucket Capacity SAE 1:1 heaped Tear-out Force (ISO) Break-out Force (ISO) | cum
kN kN | 42
1.813 2.077 |
Operating Weight (Front Shovel) | t | 752 |
PC8000 Spec Sheet
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System Components
- Electric System
- Undercarriage
- Travel & Brake System
- Swing System
- Automatic lubrication
- Service Capacities
Electric System
System | 24 V |
Batteries (series/parallel) | 8 x 12 V |
Alternator | 2 x 140 A |
Standard working lights | 14 LED lights |
Standard service lights | throughout platform |

Undercarriage
Track adjustment | Automatic hydraulic type |
Number of shoes | 49 each side |
Number of top rollers | 3 each side |
Number of bottom rollers | 8 each side |
Travel & Brake System
Travel control | 2 foot pedals |
Gradeability | Up to 50% |
Travel speed (maximum) | 2,4 km/h / 1.5 mph |
Service brake | Hydraulic brake |
Parking brake | Wet, multiple-disc |
Swing System
Hydraulic motors and drives | 3 |
Swing brake, service | Hydraulic brake |
Swing brake, parking | Wet, multiple-disc |
Swing ring teeth | External |
Swing speed (maximum) | 2,7 rpm |
Automatic lubrication
Three hydraulically powered Lincoln single line automatic lubrication systems are provided as standard, complete with time and volume variable controls. The two central lubrication circuits and open gear grease circuit are supplied by identical pump assemblies from refillable containers which have a capacity of 3 x 300 litres (3 x 80 gal.). Replenishment of the containers is through the Wiggins connections on the service arm.
Service Capacities
Hydraulic oil tank | 7.750 ltr | 2,050 U.S. gal |
Hydraulic system | 11.500 ltr | 3,040 U.S. gal |
Fuel | 13.900 ltr | 3,672 U.S. gal |
Engine coolant | 2 x 430 ltr | 2 x 114 U.S. gal |
Engine oil | 2 x 290 ltr | 2 x 77 U.S. gal |
Reserve engine oil make up tank | 2 x 1.056 ltr | 2 x 279 U.S. gal |
Drive
Diesel Drive
Tier 2 engine:
Model | 2 x Komatsu SDA16V160E-2 |
Type | 4-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection |
Aspiration | Turbocharged and aftercooled |
Number of cylinders | 16 |
Rated power (SAE J1995) | 2 x 1500 kW / 2010 HP @ 1800 rpm |
Governor | All-speed, electronic |
The integrated engine oil and filter system combining the oil stabilising systems, Reserve and Centinel, with Eliminator oil filter extends the oil change interval to 4.000 hours based on oil analysis. The high capacity Mesabi engine radiators are cooled by a hydraulically driven fan for superior cooling efficiency.
Electric Drive
Type | 2 x Squirrel-cage induction motor |
Power output | 2 x 1450 kW |
Voltage | 6.000 – 7.200 V* |
Amperage (approximate) | 2 x 155 A – 2 x 128 A |
Frequency standard | 60 Hz @ 1800 rpm |
Frequency option | 50 Hz @ 1500 rpm |
*Other voltages available on request
Hydraulic System
The power train consists of two main drives. Each of two gearboxes drives four identical pumps which draw hydraulic oil from an unpressurised hydraulic tank. Open circuit hydraulics provide maximum cooling and filtering efficiency.
Rated flow (total output) | 8.280 ltr/min | 2,190 gpm |
Relief valve setting | 310 bar | 4,495 psi |
Swing flow rate | 2.070 ltr/min | 547 gpm |
High pressure in line filters one per pump located at the valve blocks | 200 microns | |
Full flow return line filters (7 elements) at head of hydraulic tank | 10 microns | |
Case drain/by-pass return line filters | 3 microns |
The four-circuit system features a load-limiting governor with oil delivery summation to the working circuits and incorporates pressure cut-off control. Hydropilot prioritises hydraulic flow giving smooth hydraulic response, simple hydraulic system layout, and a reduced number of components. The hydraulic system includes large swingout vertical air-to-oil hydraulic coolers with temperature-regulated hydraulically driven fans.
Operator Cab
The large and comfortable cab is mounted on 18 viscous damping pads and sound insulated. The cab has automatic climate control and is pressurised. The operator’s seat is air suspended, electrically heated and has a lap seat belt and offers multiple adjustments. The trainer seat is also equipped with a lap seat belt. Low-effort joystick controls are electro-hydraulic with foot controls for front shovel clam, crawler and swing brake. Full instrumentation, KOMTRAX Plus and an AM/FM radio with MP3 ready CD player is fitted.
The windshield wash wiper has two speeds and intermittent operation. Amenities include a refrigerator and storage cabinets. Powered and heated mirrors are adjusted from inside the cab. External metal sun blinds on the cab side window and internal roller blinds on all windows are standard. The right hand window is an emergency exit. All windows are tinted parsol green. A walkway is mounted in front of cabin.
Major cab engineering standards are:
- ISO 3449 Falling Objects Protection Structure (FOPS)
- ISO 6396 Noise in operator’s cab is 78 dB(A)
- ISO 10263-4 Heating and air conditioning / second heater or air conditioner as option
Operator Cab Standard Equipment
- Enclosed steel cab mounted on viscous pads
- FOPS according ISO 3449
- Air-conditioning unit Sütrak
- Full suspension operator seat with belt
- Trainer seat with belt
- Controls ergonomic
- KOMTRAX Plus (Monitoring System)
- Joysticks are electro-hydraulic
- 1 large parallel windshield wash wiper
- AM-FM radio with MP3 ready CD player
- Internal and external sun blinds
- All windows tinted parsol green
- Walkway in front of cab
Shovel Attachment
Backhoe
Operating Weights (approx.)
PC 8000 Backhoe:
Operating weight including 11.500 mm / 37’9’’ boom, 5.500 mm / 18’0’’ stick, 42 m³ / 55.0 yd³ backhoe bucket, operator, lubricant, coolant, full fuel tank and standard equipment.
Shoe Width | Operating Weight | Ground Pressure |
1.500 mm 59" | 759 t 1,673,600 lb | 27,5 N/cm² 39.9 psi |
1.900 mm 75" | 771 t 1,700,100 lb | 22,1 N/cm² 32.0 psi |
Backhoe Attachment

Boom length | 11.500 mm | 37'9" |
Stick length | 5.500 mm | 18'1" |
Break-out force (ISO) | 2.077 kN | 466,850 lb |
Tear-out force (ISO) | 1.813 kN | 407,510 lb |
Max. digging height | 16.900 mm | 55'5" |
Max. dumping height | 11.200 mm | 36'9" |
Max. digging depth | 8.000 mm | 26'3" |
Max. digging reach | 20.700 mm | 67'11" |
Max. digging reach at ground level | 19.600 mm | 64'4" |
Bucket Capacity (Heaped 1:1) SAE | Width | Teeth | Wear Package | GET System | Max. Material Density (Loose) | |||
cum | cuyd | mm | foot/inch | qty | t/cum | lb/cuyd | ||
42,0 | 55.0 | 4.575 | 15'0" | 6 | standard | Hensley XS 800 * | 1,8 | 3,000 |
*) other systems on request
Alternative buckets on request
Front Shovel
Operating Weights (approx.)
PC 8000 Front shovel:
Operating weight including 8.150 mm / 26’9’’ boom, 5.750 mm / 18’9’’ stick, 42 m³ / 55.0 yd³ shovel bucket, operator, lubricant, coolant, full fuel tank and standard equipment.
Shoe Width | Operating Weight | Ground Pressure |
1.500 mm 59" | 752 t 1,658,200 lb | 27,3 N/cm² 39.6 psi |
1.900 mm 75" | 764 t 1,684,600 lb | 21,9 N/cm² 32.1 psi |
Front Shovel Attachment

Boom length | 8.150 mm | 26'9" |
Stick length | 5.750 mm | 18'9" |
Break-out force (ISO) | 2.331 kN | 523,940 lb |
Crowd force (ISO) | 2.353 kN | 528,890 lb |
Max. cutting height | 20.900 mm | 68'7" |
Max. dumping height | 13.900 mm | 45'7" |
Max. digging depth | 3.000 mm | 9'10" |
Max. digging reach | 17.800 mm | 58'5" |
Level crowd at ground level | 5.800 mm | 19'0" |
Bucket opening width | 3.200 mm | 10'6" |
Bucket Capacity (Heaped 1:2) SAE | Width | Teeth | Wear Package | GET System | Max. Material Density (Loose) | |||
cum | cuyd | mm | foot/inch | qty | t/cum | lb/cuyd | ||
28,0 | 37.0 | 4.575 | 15'0" | 6 | heavy | Hensley XS 800 * | 2,8 | 4,700 |
36,0 | 47.0 | 5.375 | 17'8" | 6 | heavy | Hensley XS 800 * | 2,0 | 3,400 |
42,0 | 55.0 | 5.375 | 17'8" | 6 | standard | Hensley XS 800 * | 1,8 | 3,000 |
*) other systems on request
Alternative buckets on request
Vehicle Health Monitoring System
KOMTRAX Plus is designed for Komatsu mining equipment to provide real time information about the operating status of the machine via a coloured display. The integrated digital storage provides a full event history and trend data, which can be downloaded by laptop. Optionally available are W-LAN or Orbcomm satellite transmission (check for availability in your territory).
Environment
Environment
Refrigerants:
- Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas HFC-134a (GWP 1430)
- PC 8000-6 D Quantity of gas 5,8-10,6 kg, CO² equivalent 8,294-15,158t
- PC 8000-6 E Quantity of gas 9,5-14,3 kg, CO² equivalent 13,585-20,449t
Vibration levels:
- Hand-lever (ISO 5349-1) lower than 2,5m/s²
- Whole body vibration and shock (ISO 2631-1) below 0,5m/s²
General information

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