Large excavator

PC490LCi-11

  • Horsepower 268 kW @ 1 900 rpm 359 HP @ 1,900 rpm
  • Operating weight 47 930 – 48 920 kg 105,670 - 107,850 lbs.
  • Bucket capacity 1.12 - 3.17 m³ 1.47 - 4.15 yd³

Productivity and efficiency for mass excavation to fine grading

Excellent for mass excavating, trenching, or fine grading, our largest intelligent machine excavator can increase your productivity and efficiency without the worry of over-excavation from first to last pass, straight to grade.

Features and benefits

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Adjusts to the operator’s experience level

A fully integrated grade assist automatically traces the target surface to minimize over digging. A built-in facing angle compass ensures the machine is aligned with the target surface.
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Auto stop control

To help eliminate potential damage during boom or bucket operation, the machine automatically stops when the bucket edge reaches the design surface.
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Minimum distance control

IMC controls the bucket by automatically selecting the point closest to the target surface, which minimizes operator input while providing higher accuracy and grading confidence.
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Critical precision for utility applications

For utility customers looking for the utmost precision, the excavator allows your operator to input structure, invert elevations of pipe runs and automatically calculates fall of pipe.
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Powerful, advanced engine

Your fleet can be environmentally friendly without sacrificing power. Excavators with IMC 1.0 are equipment with a Tier 4 Final certified Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine, which features an integrated diesel particulate filter, hydraulically actuated Komatsu variable geometry turbocharger and selective Ccatalytic reduction system.
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Stroke sensing hydraulic cylinder

Stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders provide real-time position that is immediately displayed to the operator. This is an improvement over conventional aftermarket machine guidance (indicate only) systems with tilt sensors that require time to stabilize.
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Robust undercarriage

A large counterweight and robust undercarriage components help provide outstanding stability.

Specifications for PC490LCi-11

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US system Metric
Engine
Model Komatsu SAA6D125E-7*
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
Aspiration Komatsu Variable Geometry Turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooled EGR
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 125 mm
Stroke 150 mm
Piston displacement 11.04 L
Horsepower  
SAE J1995 : Gross 270 kW
ISO 9249/SAE J1349 : Net 268 kW
Rated rpm 1 900 rpm
Governor All-speed control, electronic.
Fan drive method for radiator cooling Hydraulic
*EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified  
Model Komatsu SAA6D125E-7*
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
Aspiration Komatsu Variable Geometry Turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooled EGR
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 4.92 in
Stroke 5.91 in
Piston displacement 674 in³
Horsepower  
SAE J1995 : Gross 362 HP
ISO 9249/SAE J1349 : Net 359 HP
Rated rpm 1,900 rpm
Governor All-speed control, electronic.
Fan drive method for radiator cooling Hydraulic
*EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified  
Hydraulics

Type: HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence) system, closed-center system with load sensing valve and pressure compensated valves, 6 selectable working modes

Main pump:  
    Pumps for Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
    Type Variable displacement axial piston type
    Maximum flow 780 L/min
Hydraulic motors:  
    Travel 2 x axial piston motor with parking brake
    Swing 1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:  
    Implement circuits 380 kgf/cm²/ 37.3 MPa
    Travel circuit 380 kgf/cm² / 37.3 MPa
    Swing circuit 285 kgf/cm²/ 27.9 MPa
    Pilot circuit 33 kgf/cm² / 3.2 MPa
Hydraulic cylinders:  
Number of cylinders Bore x Stroke x Rod Diameter
    Boom / 2 160 x 1570 x 110 mm
    Arm / 1 185 x 1820 x 120 mm
     Bucket / 1 160 x 1270 x 110 mm

Type: HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence) system, closed-center system with load sensing valve and pressure compensated valves, 6 selectable working modes

Main pump:  
    Pumps for Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
    Type Variable displacement axial piston type
    Maximum flow 206 US gpm
Hydraulic motors:  
    Travel 2 x axial piston motor with parking brake
    Swing 1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:  
    Implement circuits 5,400 psi
    Travel circuit 5,400 psi
    Swing circuit 4,050 psi
    Pilot circuit 470 psi
Hydraulic cylinders:  
Number of cylinders Bore x Stroke x Rod Diameter
    Boom / 2 6.3 x 61.8 x 4.3 in
    Arm / 1 7.3 x 71.7 x 4.7 in
     Bucket / 1 6.3 x 50 x 4.3 in
Drives and Brakes
Steering control Two levers with pedals
Drive method Hydrostatic
Maximum drawbar pull 329 kN / 33 510 kg
Gradeability 35°
Maximum travel speed: (Auto-Shift):  
    High 5.5 kph
    Mid 4.2 kph
    Low 3.0 kph
Service brake Hydraulic lock
Parking brake Mechanical disc brake
Steering control Two levers with pedals
Drive method Hydrostatic
Maximum drawbar pull 73,880 lbs.
Gradeability 70%
Maximum travel speed: (Auto-Shift):  
    High 3.4 mph
    Mid 2.6 mph
    Low 1.9 mph
Service brake Hydraulic lock
Parking brake Mechanical disc brake
Swing System
Drive method Hydrostatic motor
Swing reduction Planetary gear
Swing circle lubrication Grease-bathed
Service brake Hydraulic lock
Holding brake/Swing lock Mechanical disc brake
Swing speed 9.0 rpm
Swing torque 13 414 kg-m
Drive method Hydrostatic motor
Swing reduction Planetary gear
Swing circle lubrication Grease-bathed
Service brake Hydraulic lock
Holding brake/Swing lock Mechanical disc brake
Swing speed 9.0 rpm
Swing torque 97,024 ft.-lbs.
Undercarriage
Center frame X-frame
Track frame Box-section
Track type
Sealed
Track adjuster Hydraulic
Number of shoes 49 each side
Number of carrier rollers 2 each side
Number of track rollers 8 each side
Center frame X-frame
Track frame Box-section
Track type
Sealed
Track adjuster Hydraulic
Number of shoes 49 each side
Number of carrier rollers 2 each side
Number of track rollers 8 each side
Coolant & Lubricant Capacity (Refilling)
Fuel tank 650 L
Coolant 47 L
Engine 38 L
Final drive, each side 11 L
Swing drive 20 L
Hydraulic tank 248 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank 39 L
Fuel tank 172 US gal
Coolant 12.4 US gal
Engine 10.0 US gal
Final drive, each side 2.9 US gal
Swing drive 5.3 US gal
Hydraulic tank 65.5 US gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank 10.3 US gal
Operating Weight (Approximate)

Operating weight includes 7 060 mm one-piece HD boom, 3 380 mm arm, SAE heaped 2.25 m3 bucket, rated capacity of lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, operator, and standard equipment.

Fixed Gauge:  
Shoes 700 mm
Operating Weight 47 930 kg
Ground Pressure 0.73 kg/cm²
Shoes 800 mm
Operating Weight: 48 430 kg
Ground Pressure 0.65 kg/cm²
Shoes 900 mm
Operating Weight: 48 920 kg
Ground Pressure 0.58 kg/cm²

Operating weight includes 23 ft. 2 in one-piece HD boom, 11 ft. 1 in arm, SAE heaped 2.94 yd3 bucket, rated capacity of lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, operator, and standard equipment.

Fixed Gauge:  
Shoes 28 in
Operating Weight 105,670 lbs.
Ground Pressure 10.38 psi
Shoes 31.5 in
Operating Weight: 106,770 lbs.
Ground Pressure 9.20 psi
Shoes 35.5 in
Operating Weight: 107,850 lbs.
Ground Pressure 8.32 psi
  • 3D GNSS intelligent Machine Control
  • 3 speed travel with auto shift
  • Alternator, 90 Ampere, 24V
  • AM/FM radio
  • Arm holding valve
  • Automatic engine warm-up system
  • Automatic climate control/air conditioner/heater/defroster
  • Auto idle
  • Auto idle shut down, programmable
  • Auxiliary input (3.5mm jack)
  • Batteries, large capacity (2 x 12V)
  • Battery master disconnect switch
  • Boom holding valves
  • Carrier rollers, (2 each side)
  • Converter, (2) x 12V
  • Counterweight, 9573 kg
  • Dry type air cleaner, double element
  • Electric horn
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA6D125E-7
  • Engine coolant to -25°C
  • EMMS monitoring system
  • Engine overheat prevention system
  • Extended work equipment grease interval
  • Fan guard structure
  • Fuel priming pump, 24V
  • Fuel system pre-filter 10 micron
  • Grease sealed track chain
  • High back air suspension seat, with heat
  • Hydraulic cooling fan (reversible)
  • Hydraulic track adjusters
  • KOMTRAX® Level 5.0
  • Large LCD color monitor, high resolution
  • Lock lever
  • Mirrors, (LH and RH)
  • Operator Protective Top Guard (OPG), Level 1
  • Operator identification system
  • Pattern change valve (ISO to BH control)
  • Power maximizing system
  • PPC hydraulic control system
  • Pump/engine room partition cover
  • Radiator and oil cooler dustproof net
  • Rear reflectors
  • Rearview monitoring system (1 camera)
  • Revolving frame deck guard
  • Revolving frame undercovers
  • ROPS cab (ISO12117-2)
  • Seat belt indicator
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76mm
  • Secondary engine shutoff switch
  • Service valve
  • Skylight
  • Slip resistant foot plates
  • Starter motor, 11.0kW/24V x 1
  • Suction fan
  • Thermal and fan guards
  • Track frame swivel guard
  • Track roller guards, center section
  • Track rollers, 8 (each side)
  • Track shoes, triple grouser, 700mm
  • Travel alarm
  • Two boom mode settings
  • Working lights, 2 (boom and RH front)
  • Working mode selection system
  • 3D GNSS intelligent Machine Control
  • 3 speed travel with auto shift
  • Alternator, 90 Ampere, 24V
  • AM/FM radio
  • Arm holding valve
  • Automatic engine warm-up system
  • Automatic climate control/air conditioner/heater/defroster
  • Auto idle
  • Auto idle shut down, programmable
  • Auxiliary input (3.5mm jack)
  • Batteries, large capacity (2 x 12V)
  • Battery master disconnect switch
  • Boom holding valves
  • Carrier rollers, (2 each side)
  • Converter, (2) x 12V
  • Counterweight, 21,105 lb
  • Dry type air cleaner, double element
  • Electric horn
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA6D125E-7
  • Engine coolant to -13°F
  • EMMS monitoring system
  • Engine overheat prevention system
  • Extended work equipment grease interval
  • Fan guard structure
  • Fuel priming pump, 24V
  • Fuel system pre-filter 10 micron
  • Grease sealed track chain
  • High back air suspension seat, with heat
  • Hydraulic cooling fan (reversible)
  • Hydraulic track adjusters
  • KOMTRAX® Level 5.0
  • Large LCD color monitor, high resolution
  • Lock lever
  • Mirrors, (LH and RH)
  • Operator Protective Top Guard (OPG), Level 1
  • Operator identification system
  • Pattern change valve (ISO to BH control)
  • Power maximizing system
  • PPC hydraulic control system
  • Pump/engine room partition cover
  • Radiator and oil cooler dustproof net
  • Rear reflectors
  • Rearview monitoring system (1 camera)
  • Revolving frame deck guard
  • Revolving frame undercovers
  • ROPS cab (ISO12117-2)
  • Seat belt indicator
  • Seat belt, retractable, 3"
  • Secondary engine shutoff switch
  • Service valve
  • Skylight
  • Slip resistant foot plates
  • Starter motor, 11.0kW/24V x 1
  • Suction fan
  • Thermal and fan guards
  • Track frame swivel guard
  • Track roller guards, center section
  • Track rollers, 8 (each side)
  • Track shoes, triple grouser, 28"
  • Travel alarm
  • Two boom mode settings
  • Working lights, 2 (boom and RH front)
  • Working mode selection system

Arms

  • 3380 mm arm assembly
  • 4000 mm arm assembly

Booms

  • 7000 mm HD boom assembly

Other

  • Track shoes, triple grouser, 800 mm
  • Track shoes, triple grouser, 900 mm

Arms

  • 9'6" arm assembly
  • 11'1" HD arm assembly
  • 11'1" HD arm assembly with piping
  • 11'1" SD arm assembly
  • 11'1" SD arm assembly with piping
  • 13'1" arm assembly
  • 15'9" arm assembly

Booms

  • 23'2" HD boom assembly
  • 23'2" HD boom assembly with piping

Cab guards

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

Counterweight removal device with 19,180 lbs. counterweight

Other

  • Track shoes, triple grouser, 31.5"
  • Track shoes, triple grouser, 35.5"
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