SPECS / COMPARISON
Komatsu PC400LC-8 vs Caterpillar 345C L
A detailed comparison of the Komatsu PC400LC-8 and the Caterpillar 345C L. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Komatsu PC400LC-8257 kW (344 HP)
Caterpillar 345C L257 kW (345 HP)
Weight
Komatsu PC400LC-845648 kg (100637 lbs)
Caterpillar 345C L44974 kg (99150 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu PC400LC-845648 kg (100637 lbs)
Caterpillar 345C L44974 kg (99150 lbs)
| Specification | Komatsu PC400LC-8 Large Excavators | Caterpillar 345C L Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 45648 kg (100637 lbs) | 44974 kg (99150 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 257 kW (344 HP) | 257 kW (345 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 686 cm (270 in.) | 863 cm (340 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 686 cm (270 in.) | 863 cm (340 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 707.1 cm (278.4 in.) | 762.0 cm (300.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1088.1 cm (428.4 in.) | 1252.7 cm (493.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 533.4 cm (210.0 in.) | 594.4 cm (234.0 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1191.8 cm (469.2 in.) | 1191.8 cm (469.2 in.) |
| Track Length | 6461.8 cm (2544.0 in.) | 5242.6 cm (2064.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 539.5 cm (212.4 in.) | 438.9 cm (172.8 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 2.0 m2 (2.6 cu yds) | 1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 2.9 m2 (3.8 cu yds) | 3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 1.1 m2 (1.5 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 57.9 cm (22.8 in.) | 51.8 cm (20.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) | 378.0 cm (148.8 in.) |
| Overall Width | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Komatsu | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | SAA6D125E-5 | C13 ACERT |
| Net Power | 257 kW (344 HP) | 257 kW (345 HP) |
| Gross Power | 270 kw (362.1 hp) | 265.7 kW (356.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 689 LPM (182.3 GPM) | 719 LPM (190 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 248.3 l (65.6 gal) | 567.8 l (150.0 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 372 Bar (5400 psi) | 350 Bar (5080 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 45648 kg (100637 lbs) | 44974 kg (99150 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 4.3 km (2.7 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 9 RPM | 8.6 RPM |
| Cab Height | 329.2 cm (129.6 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 650.3 l (171.8 gal) | 704.1 l (186.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | — |
| Ground Pressure | 67.6 kPa (9.8 psi) | — |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8 | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 49 | 52 |
| Displacement | 11041.6 cc (674 cu. in.) | 12503.3 cc (763 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 90.2 cm (35.5 in.) | 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 1033.3 cm (406.8 in.) | — |
| Alternator | 50 A | — |
| Track Gauge | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 134.1 cm (52.8 in.) | 134.1 cm (52.8 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 33.549 kg (73962.2 lbs) | 34.437 kg (75920 lbs) |
| Stroke | — | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) |
| Bore | — | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

