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Komatsu PW170ES-6 vs JCB JS180LC

A detailed comparison of the Komatsu PW170ES-6 and the JCB JS180LC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Komatsu PW170ES-691 kW (122 HP)
JCB JS180LC92 kW (124 HP)
Weight
Komatsu PW170ES-618400 kg (40565 lbs)
JCB JS180LC18336 kg (40424 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu PW170ES-618400 kg (40565 lbs)
JCB JS180LC18336 kg (40424 lbs)
SpecificationKomatsu PW170ES-6Komatsu PW170ES-6Wheeled ExcavatorsJCB JS180LCJCB JS180LCWheeled Excavators
Excavator TypeWheeled ExcavatorWheeled Excavator
Weight18400 kg (40565 lbs)18336 kg (40424 lbs)
Horsepower91 kW (122 HP)92 kW (124 HP)
Digging Depth497 cm (196 in.)539 cm (212 in.)
Max Digging Depth497 cm (196 in.)539 cm (212 in.)
Max Loading Height637.0 cm (250.8 in.)798.6 cm (314.4 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground813.8 cm (320.4 in.)865.6 cm (340.8 in.)
Max Digging Reach548.6 cm (216.0 in.)853.4 cm (336.0 in.)
Overall Length862.6 cm (339.6 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds)0.9 m2 (1.2 cu yds)
Max Bucket Capacity1.1 m2 (1.5 cu yds)0.9 m2 (1.2 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds)0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds)
Ground Clearance36.6 cm (14.4 in.)48.8 cm (19.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius259.1 cm (102.0 in.)234.7 cm (92.4 in.)
Overall Width246.9 cm (97.2 in.)280.4 cm (110.4 in.)
Engine MakeKomatsuJCB
Engine ModelSA4D102E-1EcoMAX 444 TCA
Net Power91 kW (122 HP)92 kW (124 HP)
Gross Power92 kw (124.8 hp)100.9 kW (135.3 HP)
Rated Power2300 RPM2200 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity299 LPM (79 GPM)276 LPM (73 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity135.1 l (35.7 gal)142.3 l (37.6 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure319 Bar (4623 psi)343 Bar (4975 psi)
Operating Weight18400 kg (40565 lbs)18336 kg (40424 lbs)
Max Travel Speed30.1 km (18.7 mph)3.2 km (2 mph)
Swing Speed12 RPM10 RPM
Cab Height313.9 cm (123.6 in.)298.7 cm (117.6 in.)
Wheelbase262.1 cm (103.2 in.)—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Cooling Capacity20.1 l (5.3 gal)16.7 l (4.4 gal)
Fuel Capacity250.2 l (66.1 gal)253.2 l (66.9 gal)
Front Diff Capacity15.1 l (4.0 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)13.2 l (3.5 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24 V
Transmission TypeAutomatic shift—
Number of Forward Gears3—
Number of Reverse Gears3—
Displacement3921.4 cc (239 cu. in.)4401.6 cc (269 cu. in.)
No of Cylinders4—
Max Cutting Height905.3 cm (356.4 in.)1024.1 cm (403.2 in.)
Alternator45 A55 A
Hydraulic Pump Typevariable displacement piston pump—
Oscillating Axle Angle14 °—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—4425.7 cm (1742.4 in.)
Track Length—4053.8 cm (1596.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground—338.3 cm (133.2 in.)
Min swing radius—3602.7 cm (1418.4 in.)
Emission—Stage 4, EPA Tier 4 Final
Swing Drive Capacity—6.1 l (1.6 gal)
Ground Pressure—41.4 kPa (6.0 psi)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—2
Number of Track Rollers per Side—7
Number of Shoes per Side—46
Shoe Size—60.2 cm (23.7 in.)
Track Gauge—219.5 cm (86.4 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance—109.7 cm (43.2 in.)
Battery—2 x 12 V

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