Swing machine

PC230F-11

Horsepower 147 net kW @ 2 050 rpm 197 net HP @ 2,050 rpm
Operating Weight 30 625 kg 67,516 lbs.
Swing torque 8 065 kg-m 58,334 lbs.-ft.

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Powerful and rugged

Your crews need equipment that can deliver exceptional performance in difficult environments. With its rugged design, high and wide undercarriage, powerful swing motor and ability to withstand high-debris conditions, the PC230F-11 processor is built specifically for the job. A comfortable and quiet cab, too.

High and wide undercarriage
Powerful swing system
Double-capacity fuel tank
Comfortable, quiet cab

Features and benefits

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Exceptional range of motion

Move large trees around easily thanks to a powerful swing system and a large swing circle. Achieve exceptional reach, as well — up to 29 feet (8,951 mm). Superior maneuverability helps you drive productivity.

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Excellent ground clearance

Maneuvers reliably in tough forestry environments thanks to a high and wide undercarriage designed with larger class-size components.

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Comfortable, quiet cab

Reduce fatigue and support productivity by giving your operators a quiet, comfortable work environment. Cabs are climate-controlled and equipped with Bluetooth technology. The cushioned air-suspension seat can be heated or cooled.

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Protects against falling limbs

An extra-rugged exterior protects your investment by guarding against falling limbs, with glass and metal are thick enough withstand demanding environments. Thicker service undercover guards, thicker rear compartment doors, right corner guard with tree deflector and much more.

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Stands up to debris

Minimize worries when working in high-debris conditions with a machine engineered to handle the situation. A robust wide-fin radiator design is protected by fine screens and a variable pitch reversing fan delivers improved airflow.

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Purpose-built

Engineered for processing with Komatsu-designed setups to help you maximize productivity.

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Quick power for productivity

Adjust quickly to a sudden change in load weight without losing productivity. The Auto Power Max feature automatically senses the change and reacts with an 8.5-second burst of additional horsepower to help pull the trees through during the delimbing process of the wood.

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Efficient and powerful

Achieve exceptional performance with low fuel consumption thanks to a powerful PC290LL-11 Size Class engine from factory. Proprietary Komatsu technology delivers exceptional performance with high fuel efficiency.

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Fewer refueling trips

Spend more time on the job and less time refueling with additional fuel storage. The tank is located in the rear of the carrier and built into the counterweight, delivering double the fuel capacity compared to the prior model. * * Comparison is to the PC210LL-10 (813 L)

Specifications for PC230F-11

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Engine

Model	Komatsu SAA6D107E-3*
Type	Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
Aspiration	Komatsu variable geometry turbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR
Number of cylinders	6
Bore	107 mm
Stroke	124 mm
Piston displacement	6.69 L
Horsepower:
SAE J1995 (gross)	159 kW
ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (net)	147 kW
Rated rpm	2,050 rpm
Fan drive method for radiator cooling	Mechanical
Governor	All-speed control, electronic
*EPA Tier 4 final emissions certified

Model	Komatsu SAA6D107E-3*
Type	Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection
Aspiration	Komatsu variable geometry turbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR
Number of cylinders	6
Bore	4.21 in
Stroke	4.88 in
Piston displacement	408 in³
Horsepower:
SAE J1995 (gross)	213 HP
ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (net)	197 HP
Rated rpm	2,050 rpm
Fan drive method for radiator cooling	Mechanical
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

Number of selectable working modes	6
Main pump:
Type	Variable displacement piston type
Pumps for	Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
Maximum flow	475 L/min
Supply for control circuit	Self-reducing valve
Hydraulic motors:
Travel	2 x axial piston motors with parking brake
Swing	1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:
Implement circuits	38.0 MPa 387 kgf/cm²
Travel circuit	38.0 MPa 387 kgf/cm²
Swing circuit	28.4 MPa 289 kgf/cm²
Pilot circuit	3.3 MPa 33 kgf/cm²
Hydraulic cylinders (Number of cylinders - bore x stroke x rod diameter)
Boom (2) 1 135 mm x 1 335 mm x 95 mm
Arm (1) 140 mm x 1 635 mm x 100 mm

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

Number of selectable working modes	6
Main pump:
Type	Variable displacement piston type
Pumps for	Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits
Maximum flow	125.5 US gpm
Supply for control circuit	Self-reducing valve
Hydraulic motors:
Travel	2 x axial piston motors with parking brake
Swing	1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:
Implement circuits	5,511 psi
Travel circuit	5,511 psi
Swing circuit	4,119 psi
Pilot circuit	478 psi
Hydraulic cylinders (Number of cylinders - bore x stroke x rod diameter)
Boom (2) 5.3" x 52.6" x 3.7"
Arm (1) 5.3" x 64.4" x 3.9"

Drives and Breaks

Steering control	Two levers with pedals
Drive method	Hydrostatic
Maximum drawbar pull	212 kN 21 618 kgf
Gradeability	70%, 35°
Maximum travel speed:
High	5.6 km/h
Mid (auto-shift)	3.7 km/h
Low (auto-shift)	2.9 km/h
Service brake	Hydraulic lock
Parking brake	Mechanical disc brake

Steering control	Two levers with pedals
Drive method	Hydrostatic
Maximum drawbar pull	47,659 lbf.
Gradeability	70%, 35°
Maximum travel speed:
High	3.5 mph
Mid (auto-shift)	2.3 mph
Low (auto-shift)	1.8 mph
Service brake	Hydraulic lock
Parking brake	Mechanical disc brake

Swing System

Drive method	Hydrostatic
Swing reduction	Planetary gear
Swing circle lubrication	Grease-bathed
Service brake	Hydraulic lock
Holding brake/swing lock	Mechanical disc brake
Swing speed	11.7 rpm
Swing torque	8 065 kg-m

Drive method	Hydrostatic
Swing reduction	Planetary gear
Swing circle lubrication	Grease-bathed
Service brake	Hydraulic lock
Holding brake/swing lock	Mechanical disc brake
Swing speed	11.7 rpm
Swing torque	58,334 ft.-lbs.

Undercarriage

Center frame	X-frame
Track frame	Box-section
Seal of track	Sealed track
Track adjuster	Hydraulic
Number of shoes (each side)	48
Number of carrier rollers (each side)	2
Number of track rollers (each side)	10

Center frame	X-frame
Track frame	Box-section
Seal of track	Sealed track
Track adjuster	Hydraulic
Number of shoes (each side)	48
Number of carrier rollers (each side)	2
Number of track rollers (each side)	10

Coolant & Lubricant Capacity (Refilling)

Fuel tank	813 L
Coolant	35.5 L
Engine	23.1 L
Final drive (each side)	5.0 L
Swing drive	7.2 L
Hydraulic tank	132 L
Hydraulic system	253 L
DEF tank	23.1 L

Fuel tank	214.8 US gal
Coolant	9.4 US gal
Engine	6.1 US gal
Final drive (each side)	1.3 US gal
Swing drive	1.9 US gal
Hydraulic tank	34.9 US gal
Hydraulic system	66.8 US gal
DEF tank	6.1 US gal

Operating Weight (Approximate)

Processor includes:
Forestry cab with 178 mm riser
700 mm double grouser shoes
Processor boom 6 160 mm
Processor arm 2 920 mm
Variable pitch reversing fan
Heavy counterweight with additional capacity fuel tank
Rated capacity of lubricants
Coolant
Operator and standard equipment (no head)

Operating weight	30 625 kg
Ground pressure	.52 kg/cm²

Processor includes:
Forestry cab with 7" riser
28" double grouser shoes
Processor boom 20.2 ft.
Processor arm 9.58 ft.
Variable pitch reversing fan
Heavy counterweight with additional capacity fuel tank
Rated capacity of lubricants
Coolant
Operator and standard equipment (no head)

Operating weight	67,516 lbs.
Ground pressure	7.53 psi

Engine and related components

Engine, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3, Tier 4 final
Gross HP (J1995): 159 kW
Net HP (J1349): 147 kW
Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
After-cooled, turbocharged direct injection
Air cleaner, double element
Fuel pre-filter, 10 micron

Cooling system

Radiator/oil cooler (8.5 fins per inch)
Variable pitch, automatic reversing fan

Electrical system

Alternator (90 amps / 24V)
Large capacity batteries (2 x 12V)
Starter motor (5.5 kW / 24 V x1)
Working Lights: 11 LED Lights
Engine shutdown secondary switch
Battery disconnect switch

Undercarriage

High/wide forestry undercarriage
Heavy duty revolving frame
700 mm double grouser shoes
Track rollers, HD 10/side
Carrier rollers (2), track type/side
Heavy duty recoil spring
Heavy duty tow hooks
Track guard full-length ski-type

Guards and covers

Dustproof net for radiator and oil cooler
HD forestry guards
HD doors, 6mm thick
HD underguard 6mm thick
Corner post/front guard
Pump/engine partition cover
Forestry debris screens
Grip strut walkways
Boom cylinder guard

Operating equipment

Komatsu Forestry Cab with 7” fixed riser
32mm polycarbonate front window
ROPS/OPS/TOPS/FOPS/WCB/Oregon OSHA certified
Automatic HVAC
Low vibration viscous cab floor mounts
Monitor panel, LCD, high resolution color
(EMMS) management system
Seat, high back, air suspension, heated/cooled
Radio with Bluetooth

Work equipment

Processor boom 6.16 m
Processor arm 2.92 m
Processor-specific piping package
Case drain filter, high pressure filtration

Hydraulic controls

Axial piston swing motor (1)
Axial piston travel motors (2)
Variable capacity piston pumps (2)
Closed Center Load Sensing Pumps (CCLS)
Hydraulic pump high-pressure discharge filters
PC240-class swing bearing and swing machinery
Engine/hydraulic overheat prevention system

Drive and brake system

PC240-class final drives
3-speed travel with auto shift

Other equipment

Komtrax Level 5.0 monitoring system
Rear view monitoring camera

Engine and related components

Engine, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3, Tier 4 final
Gross HP (J1995): 213 HP
Net HP (J1349): 197 HP
Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
After-cooled, turbocharged direct injection
Air cleaner, double element
Fuel pre-filter, 10 micron

Cooling system

Radiator/oil cooler (8.5 fins per inch)
Variable pitch, automatic reversing fan

Electrical system

Alternator (90 amps / 24V)
Large capacity batteries (2 x 12V)
Starter motor (5.5 kW / 24 V x1)
Working Lights: 11 LED Lights
Engine shutdown secondary switch
Battery disconnect switch

Undercarriage

High/wide forestry undercarriage
Heavy duty revolving frame
28” double grouser shoes
Track rollers, HD 10/side
Carrier rollers (2), track type/side
Heavy duty recoil spring
Heavy duty tow hooks
Track guard full-length ski-type

Guards and covers

Dustproof net for radiator and oil cooler
HD forestry guards
HD doors, 1/4” thick
HD underguard .27” thick
Corner post/front guard
Pump/engine partition cover
Forestry debris screens
Grip strut walkways
Boom cylinder guard

Operating equipment

Komatsu Forestry Cab with 7” fixed riser
1.25” polycarbonate front window
ROPS/OPS/TOPS/FOPS/WCB/Oregon OSHA certified
Automatic HVAC
Low vibration viscous cab floor mounts
Monitor panel, LCD, high resolution color
(EMMS) management system
Seat, high back, air suspension, heated/cooled
Radio with Bluetooth

Work equipment

Processor boom 20.2 ft.
Processor arm 9.58 ft.
Processor-specific piping package
Case drain filter, high pressure filtration

Hydraulic controls

Axial piston swing motor (1)
Axial piston travel motors (2)
Variable capacity piston pumps (2)
Closed Center Load Sensing Pumps (CCLS)
Hydraulic pump high-pressure discharge filters
PC240-class swing bearing and swing machinery
Engine/hydraulic overheat prevention system

Drive and brake system

PC240-class final drives
3-speed travel with auto shift

Other equipment

Komtrax Level 5.0 monitoring system
Rear view monitoring camera

Electrical system

24V-12V converter, 30 amp

Work equipment

Return filtration

Other equipment

Side view monitoring camera

Electrical system

24V-12V converter, 30 amp

Work equipment

Return filtration

Other equipment

Side view monitoring camera

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Technology that works as hard as you do

Komtrax monitoring system

Helps manage owning and operating costs by continuously monitoring and recording machine health and operational data such as fuel consumption and utilization. Tracks when maintenance is due so you can plan ahead.

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Komatsu PC230F-11 swing machine is built to last

Forestry work sites are tough, so operators need a powerful, rugged processor built for the job. The Komatsu's PC230F-11 swing machine features a high and wide undercarriage for maneuverability and a powerful swing motor for exceptional performance.