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PC170LC-11

Mid-size excavators

  • Horsepower (HP) 121 HP @ 2,100 rpm
  • Horsepower (kW) 90 kW @ 2 100 rpm
  • Operating weight (kg) 17 600 - 19 598
  • Operating weight (lbs) 38,720 - 43,115
  • Bucket Capacity (m^3) 0.37 - 0.95
  • Bucket Capacity (yd^3) 0.48 - 1.24

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Power, control and more lift capacity

The PC170LC-11 is a highly versatile, utility-sized excavator for all types of jobs requiring a smaller machine with big power. Komatsu's in-house development of engines, electronics, and hydraulic components has achieved significant technological advancements, providing high performance and efficiency in various applications and providing operators with a comfortable working space.

  • Lightweight and powerful
  • 12% less fuel than the previous model

Specifications

Metric Imperial (US)
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  • Drive method: Hydraulic motor
  • Swing reduction: Planetary gear
  • Holding brake/Swing lock: Mechanical disc brake
  • Swing speed (rpm): 12
  • Swing torque (kg-m): 4 331
  • Swing torque (ft-lbs): 31,314

  • HydrauMind Type: HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence) system, closed-center system with load sensing valves and pressure compensated valves
  • Main pump

    • Variable Type: Variable capacity piston type
    • Maximum flow (L/min): 298
    • Maximum flow (US gpm): 78.7
    • Main pumps for: Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
  • Relief valve setting

    • Implement circuits (psi): 5,450 
    • Travel circuit (psi): 5,400
    • Swing circuit (psi): 4,195
    • Implement circuits (MPa): 37.3
    • Pilot circuit (psi): 470 
    • Implement circuits (kgf/cm^2): 380
    • Pilot circuit (kgf/cm^2): 33
    • Pilot circuit (MPa): 3.2
    • Swing circuit (kgf/cm^2): 295
    • Swing circuit (MPa): 28.9
    • Travel circuit (kgf/cm^2): 380
    • Travel circuit (MPa): 37.3
  • Hydraulic cylinders

    • Boom (Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)(mm): 110 x 1 175 x 75
    • Boom (Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)(in): 4.3 x 46.3 x 3.0
    • Arm (Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)(mm): 120 x 1 342 x 85
    • Arm (Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)(in): 4.7 x 52.8 x 3.3
    • Bucket (Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)(in): 4.1 x 40.4 x 2.8
    • Bucket (Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)(mm): 105 x 1 027 x 70
  • Hydraulic motors

    • Travel: 2 x piston motor with parking brake
    • Swing: 1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake

  • Operating weight features (mm): Operating weight includes 5 150 mm one-piece boom, 2 610 mm arm, SAE heaped 0.95 m3 bucket, rated capacity of lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, operator, and standard equipment.
  • Operating weight features (ft): Operating weight includes 16 ft. 11 in one-piece boom, 8 ft. 7 in arm, SAE heaped 1.24 yd3 bucket, rated capacity of lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, operator, and standard equipment.
  • Ground pressure

    • Ground pressure with triple grouser 600 mm (kg/cm^2): 0.45
    • Ground pressure with triple grouser 600 mm (kPa): 43.86
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple grouser 600 mm (kg/cm^2): 0.46
    • Ground pressure with triple grouser 24" (psi): 6.36
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple grouser 600 mm (kPa): 45.3
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple grouser 24 in (psi): 6.56
  • Triple grouser shoes

    • Ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 700 mm (kg/cm^2): 0.39
    • Ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 28 in (psi): 5.51
    • Ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 700 mm (kPa): 38
    • Ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 31.5 in (psi): 4.87
    • Ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 800 mm (kg/cm^2): 0.34
    • Ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 800 mm (kPa): 33.6
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 28 in (psi):  5.69
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 31.5 in (psi): 5.03
    • Heavy Counterweight operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 28 in (lbs): 42,455
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple-grouser 800 mm (kPa): 34.7
    • Heavy Counterweight operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 31.5 in (lbs): 42,895
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 700 mm (kg/cm^2): 0.4
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 700 mm (kPa): 39.2
    • Heavy Counterweight ground pressure with triple-grouser shoes 800 mm (kg/cm^2): 0.35
    • Heavy Counterweight operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 700 mm (kg): 19 298
    • Heavy Counterweight operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 800 mm (kg): 19 498
    • Operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 28 in (lbs): 41,157
    • Operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 31.5 in (lbs): 41,597
    • Operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 700 mm (kg): 18 708
    • Operating weight with triple-grouser shoes 800 mm (kg): 18 908
  • Operating weight

    • Heavy Counterweight operating weight with triple grouser 24 in (lbs): 42,015
    • Heavy Counterweight operating weight with triple grouser 600 mm (kg): 19 098
    • Operating weight with triple grouser 24 in (lbs): 40,717
    • Operating weight with triple grouser 600 mm (kg): 18 508

  • Engine Model: Komatsu SAA4D107E-3*
  • Cooling Type: Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
  • Aspiration: Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT), aftercooled, cooled EGR
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Bore (mm): 107
  • Bore (in): 4.21
  • Stroke (mm): 124
  • Stroke (in): 4.88
  • Piston displacement (in^3): 272
  • Piston displacement (L): 4.46
  • Engine Rated (rpm): 2,100
  • Governor: All-speed control, electronic
  • Fan drive method for radiator cooling: Mechanical with viscous fan clutch
  • Horsepower

    • ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 - Net (HP): 121
    • ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 - Net (kW): 90
    • Fan at maximum speed - Net (HP): 114
    • Fan at maximum speed - Net (kW): 85

  • Fuel tank (US gal): 79.25
  • Engine (US gal): 4.8
  • Final drive (US gal): 1.43
  • Swing drive (US gal): 1.2
  • Swing drive (L): 4.5
  • Hydraulic tank (L): 121
  • Hydraulic tank (US gal): 32
  • DEF tank (US gal): 7.81
  • Radiator (L): 27.3
  • Radiator (US gal): 7.21
  • Fuel tank (L): 300 
  • Engine (L): 18
  • Final drive (L): 5.4
  • DEF tank (L): 29.6

  • Drive method type: Fully hydrostatic
  • Maximum drawbar pull (lbf): 35,164
  • Maximum drawbar pull (kgf): 15 950
  • Service brake type: Hydraulic lock
  • Parking brake: Mechanical disc
  • Gradeability: 70%, 35°
  • Maximum travel speed

    • High (kph): 5.5
    • High (mph): 3.4
    • Low (mph): 1.9
    • Low (kph): 3

  • Center frame: X-frame leg
  • Track frame: Box-section
  • Track adjuster: Hydraulic
  • Number of shoes (each side): 44
  • Number of carrier rollers (each side): 2
  • Number of track rollers (each side): 7
  • Seal of track: Sealed

  • Exterior – ISO 6395 (dB(A)): 99
  • Operator – ISO 6396 (dB(A)): 68
Metric Imperial (US)
  • Alternator, 85 Ampere, 24V
  • AM/FM radio
  • Automatic Engine warm-up system
  • Automatic climate control/air conditioner/heater/defroster
  • Auxiliary input (3.5mm jack)
  • Batteries, large capacity
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Boom holding valve
  • Converter, (2) x 12V
  • Dry type air cleaner, double element
  • Electric horn
  • EMMS monitoring system
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA4D107E-3
  • Engine overheat prevention system
  • Extended work equipment grease interval
  • Fan guard structure
  • Fuel system pre-cleaner 10 micron
  • High back air suspension seat, with heat
  • Hydraulic track adjusters
  • KOMTRAX® Level 5
  • Large LCD color monitor, high resolution
  • Lock lever
  • Mirrors, (LH and RH)
  • Operator identification function
  • Operator Protective Top Guard (OPG), Level 1 (ISO 10262)
  • Pattern change valve (ISO to BH control)
  • PPC hydraulic control system
  • Pump/Engine room partition
  • Radiator and oil cooler debris screen
  • Rear reflectors
  • Rearview monitoring system (1 camera)
  • Revolving frame undercovers
  • ROPS Cab (ISO 12117-2)
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76mm 3"
  • Seat belt indicator
  • Secondary Engine shutoff switch
  • Service valve
  • Shoes, triple grouser, 24"
  • Skylight
  • Slip resistant foot plates
  • Starter motor, 4.5kW
  • Suction fan with viscous clutch
  • Track frame swivel guard
  • Travel alarm
  • Two speed travel with auto shift
  • Working lights, 1 Cab LH side/1 boom RH
  • Working mode selection system
  • Alternator, 85 Ampere, 24V
  • AM/FM radio
  • Automatic Engine warm-up system
  • Automatic climate control/air conditioner/heater/defroster
  • Auxiliary input (3.5mm jack)
  • Batteries, large capacity
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Boom holding valve
  • Converter, (2) x 12V
  • Dry type air cleaner, double element
  • Electric horn
  • EMMS monitoring system
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA4D107E-3
  • Engine overheat prevention system
  • Extended work equipment grease interval
  • Fan guard structure
  • Fuel system pre-cleaner 10 micron
  • High back air suspension seat, with heat
  • Hydraulic track adjusters
  • KOMTRAX® Level 5
  • Large LCD color monitor, high resolution
  • Lock lever
  • Mirrors, (LH and RH)
  • Operator identification function
  • Operator Protective Top Guard (OPG), Level 1 (ISO 10262)
  • Pattern change valve (ISO to BH control)
  • PPC hydraulic control system
  • Pump/Engine room partition
  • Radiator and oil cooler debris screen
  • Rear reflectors
  • Rearview monitoring system (1 camera)
  • Revolving frame undercovers
  • ROPS Cab (ISO 12117-2)
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76mm 3"
  • Seat belt indicator
  • Secondary Engine shutoff switch
  • Service valve
  • Shoes, triple grouser, 600 mm
  • Skylight
  • Slip resistant foot plates
  • Starter motor, 4.5kW
  • Suction fan with viscous clutch
  • Track frame swivel guard
  • Travel alarm
  • Two speed travel with auto shift
  • Working lights, 1 Cab LH side/1 boom RH
  • Working mode selection system
Metric Imperial (US)

Arms

  • 9'6" arm assembly
  • 8'7" arm assembly
  • 9'6" arm w/ one actuator piping
  • 8'7" arm w/ one actuator piping

Boom

  • 16'11" boom assembly
  • 16'11" boom w/ one actuator piping

Counterweight

  • 6,063 lb
  • 7,143 lb

Cab guards

  • Full front guard, OPG Level 1
  • Full front guard, OPG Level 2
  • Bolt-on top guard, OPG Level 2

Other

  • Hydraulic control unit, 1 actuator
  • Shoes, triple grouser, 28"
  • Shoes, triple grouser, 32"
  • Sun visor
  • Rain visor

Arms

  • 2900 mm arm assembly
  • 2610 mm arm assembly
  • 2900 mm arm w/ one actuator piping
  • 2610 mm arm w/ one actuator piping

Boom

  • 5150 mm boom assembly
  • 5150 mm boom w/ one actuator piping

Counterweight

  • 2750 kg
  • 3240 kg

Cab guards

  • Full front guard, OPG Level 1
  • Full front guard, OPG Level 2
  • Bolt-on top guard, OPG Level 2

Other

  • Hydraulic control unit, 1 actuator
  • Shoes, triple grouser, 700 mm
  • Shoes, triple grouser, 800 mm
  • Sun visor
  • Rain visor