Mid-size excavator

PC170LC-11

  • Horsepower 90 kW @ 2 100 rpm 121 HP @ 2,100 rpm
  • Operating weight 17 600 - 19 598 kg 38,720 - 43,115 lbs.
  • Bucket capacity 0.37 - 0.95 m³ 0.48 - 1.24 yd³

Specifications for PC170LC-11

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Engine
Model Komatsu SAA4D107E-3*
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
Aspiration Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT), aftercooled, cooled EGR
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 107 mm
Stroke 124 mm
Piston displacement 4.46 L
Horsepower:  
ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 90 kW
Fan at maximum speed 85 kW
Rated rpm 2 100
Fan drive method for radiator cooling Mechanical with viscous fan clutch
Governor All-speed control, electronic

*EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified

Model Komatsu SAA4D107E-3*
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
Aspiration Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT), aftercooled, cooled EGR
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 4.21 in
Stroke 4.88 in
Piston displacement 272 in³
Horsepower:  
ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 121 HP
Fan at maximum speed 114 HP
Rated rpm 2,100
Fan drive method for radiator cooling Mechanical with viscous fan clutch
Governor All-speed control, electronic

*EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified

Hydraulics

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

Main pump:  
Type Variable capacity piston type
Pumps for Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
Maximum flow 298 L/min
Hydraulic motors:  
Travel 2 x piston motor with parking brake
Swing 1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:  
Implement circuits 37.3 MPa 380 kg/cm²
Travel Circuit 37.3 MPa 380 kg/cm²
Swing circuit 28.9 MPa 295 kg/cm²
Pilot circuit 3.2 MPa 33 kg/cm²
Hydraulic cylinders:  
Number of cylinders bore x stroke x rod diameter
Boom / 2 110 x 1175 x 75 mm
Arm / 1 120 x 1342 x 85 mm
Bucket / 1 105 x 1027 x 70 mm

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

Main pump:  
Type Variable capacity piston type
Pumps for Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
Maximum flow 78.7 gpm
Hydraulic motors:  
Travel 2 x piston motor with parking brake
Swing 1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:  
Implement circuits 5,450 psi
Travel Circuit 5,400 psi
Swing circuit 4,195 psi
Pilot circuit 470 psi
Hydraulic cylinders:  
Number of cylinders bore x stroke x rod diameter
Boom / 2 4.3 x 46.3 x 3.0 in
Arm / 1 4.7 x 52.8 x 3.3 in
Bucket / 1 4.1 x 40.4 x 2.8 in
Drives and brakes
Steering control Two levers with pedals
Drive method Fully hydrostatic
Maximum drawbar pull 156 kN 15 950 kgf
Gradeability 70%, 35°
Maximum travel speed:  
High 5.5 kph
Low 3.0 kph
Service brake Hydraulic lock
Parking brake Mechanical disc

 

Steering control Two levers with pedals
Drive method Fully hydrostatic
Maximum drawbar pull 35,164 lbf.
Gradeability 70%, 35°
Maximum travel speed:  
High 3.4 mph
Low 1.9 mph
Service brake Hydraulic lock
Parking brake Mechanical disc

 

Swing system
Drive method Hydraulic motor
Swing reduction Planetary gear
Swing circle lubrication Grease-bathed
Swing lock Mechanical disc brake
Swing speed 12.0 rpm
Swing torque 4 331 kg-m

 

Drive method Hydraulic motor
Swing reduction Planetary gear
Swing circle lubrication Grease-bathed
Swing lock Mechanical disc brake
Swing speed 12.0 rpm
Swing torque 31,314 ft.-lbs.

 

Undercarriage
Center frame X-frame leg
Track frame Box-section
Track type Sealed
Track adjuster Hydraulic
Number of shoes (each side) 44
Number of carrier rollers (each side) 2
Number of track rollers (each side) 7
Center frame X-frame leg
Track frame Box-section
Track type Sealed
Track adjuster Hydraulic
Number of shoes (each side) 44
Number of carrier rollers (each side) 2
Number of track rollers (each side) 7
Sound performance
Exterior – ISO 6395 99 dB(A)
Operator – ISO 6396
68 dB(A)
Exterior – ISO 6395 99 dB(A)
Operator – ISO 6396
68 dB(A)
Coolant and lubricant capacity (refilling)
Fuel tank 300 L
Radiator 27.3 L
Engine 18 L
Final drive, each side 5.4 L
Swing drive 4.5 L
Hydraulic tank 121 L
DEF tank 29.6 L
Fuel tank 79.25 US gal
Radiator 7.21 US gal
Engine 4.8 US gal
Final drive, each side 1.43 US gal
Swing drive 1.2 US gal
Hydraulic tank 32.0 US gal
DEF tank 7.81 US gal
Operating weight (approximate)

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.

  Standard Counterweight Heavy Counterweight
Triple-Grouser Operating Weight Ground Pressure
ISO 16754
Operating Weight Ground Pressure
ISO 16754
600 mm
18 508 kg
43.86 kPa
0.45 kg/cm²
19 098 kg
45.26 kPa
0.46 kg/cm²
700 mm
18 708 kg
38.0 kPa
0.39 kg/cm²
19 298 kg
39.2 kPa
0.4 kg/cm²
800 mm
18 908 kg
33.61 kPa
0.34 kg/cm²
19 498 kg
34.66 kPa
0.35 kg/cm²

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.

  Standard Counterweight Heavy Counterweight
Triple-Grouser Operating Weight Ground Pressure
ISO 16754
Operating Weight Ground Pressure
ISO 16754
24 in 40,717 lbs. 6.36 psi 42,015 lbs.   6.56 psi
28 in 41,157 lbs. 5.51 psi 42,455 lbs.   5.69 psi
31.5 in 41,597 lbs. 4.87 psi 42,895 lbs.   5.03 psi
  • 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
  • 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

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

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
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