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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)
SpecificationKomatsu PC400LC-8Komatsu PC400LC-8Large ExcavatorsCaterpillar 345C LCaterpillar 345C LLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight45648 kg (100637 lbs)44974 kg (99150 lbs)
Horsepower257 kW (344 HP)257 kW (345 HP)
Digging Depth686 cm (270 in.)863 cm (340 in.)
Max Digging Depth686 cm (270 in.)863 cm (340 in.)
Max Loading Height707.1 cm (278.4 in.)762.0 cm (300.0 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground1088.1 cm (428.4 in.)1252.7 cm (493.2 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth533.4 cm (210.0 in.)594.4 cm (234.0 in.)
Overall Length1191.8 cm (469.2 in.)1191.8 cm (469.2 in.)
Track Length6461.8 cm (2544.0 in.)5242.6 cm (2064.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground539.5 cm (212.4 in.)438.9 cm (172.8 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity2.0 m2 (2.6 cu yds)1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)
Max Bucket Capacity2.9 m2 (3.8 cu yds)3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity1.1 m2 (1.5 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance57.9 cm (22.8 in.)51.8 cm (20.4 in.)
Tail Swing Radius365.8 cm (144.0 in.)378.0 cm (148.8 in.)
Overall Width365.8 cm (144.0 in.)350.5 cm (138.0 in.)
Engine MakeKomatsuCaterpillar
Engine ModelSAA6D125E-5C13 ACERT
Net Power257 kW (344 HP)257 kW (345 HP)
Gross Power270 kw (362.1 hp)265.7 kW (356.3 HP)
Rated Power1900 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity689 LPM (182.3 GPM)719 LPM (190 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity248.3 l (65.6 gal)567.8 l (150.0 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure372 Bar (5400 psi)350 Bar (5080 psi)
Operating Weight45648 kg (100637 lbs)44974 kg (99150 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.6 km (3.5 mph)4.3 km (2.7 mph)
Swing Speed9 RPM8.6 RPM
Cab Height329.2 cm (129.6 in.)320.0 cm (126.0 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled—
Cooling Capacity37.1 l (9.8 gal)60.6 l (16.0 gal)
Fuel Capacity650.3 l (171.8 gal)704.1 l (186.0 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)9.8 l (2.6 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity38.2 l (10.1 gal)41.6 l (11.0 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V—
Ground Pressure67.6 kPa (9.8 psi)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side22
Number of Track Rollers per Side89
Number of Shoes per Side4952
Displacement11041.6 cc (674 cu. in.)12503.3 cc (763 cu. in.)
Shoe Size90.2 cm (35.5 in.)76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Max Cutting Height1033.3 cm (406.8 in.)—
Alternator50 A—
Track Gauge274.3 cm (108.0 in.)274.3 cm (108.0 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance134.1 cm (52.8 in.)134.1 cm (52.8 in.)
Drawbar Pull33.549 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.

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