Komatsu PC78 Excavators for Sale

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Komatsu PC78 market view

Komatsu PC78 listings

Tier 4 Final compact excavator with tight tail swing, ideal for urban construction and utility applications requiring maneuverability with strong digging performance.

In stock34 machines

Dealers23 represented

Prices€1,326 - €91,780

Years2002 to 2025

Current stock picture

Tier 4 Final compact excavator with tight tail swing, ideal for urban construction and utility applications requiring maneuverability with strong digging performance.

Year range2002 to 2025Visible spread across current listings

Price visibility30 priced / 4 POA30 of 34 listings show a visible price

Seller countriesChina, Norway, SwedenCurrent dealer geography

Hours shown126 - 8,890 h25 listings currently show hours

Priced listings2024+ stockChinaNorway

Market split

Price visibility88%

30 of 34 listings show a visible asking price

Recent stock15%

5 listings sit in the 2024+ year band

Hours coverage74%

25 listings currently disclose hours

Dealer concentration12%

The largest seller currently holds 4 listings

Dealer and price snapshot

Lower entry pointCurrent visible floor in the archive

€1,326

Upper endHighest visible asking price

€91,780

Visible yearsSpread across current stock

2002 to 2025

Seller coverageCurrent leading dealer labels

SHENYOU CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO LTD, ZM Machinery Co., Ltd., Tov Machinery Limited

Komatsu PC78 overview

The Komatsu PC78 series encompasses compact excavators in the 8-tonne class designed for confined space operation. The PC78US-11, the latest North American variant, features EPA Tier 4 Final compliance with innovative KDOC emissions technology that eliminates the need for DPF or DEF fluid. Its short tail swing design (4'7" radius) enables work in tight areas while delivering 68 HP and six selectable working modes for optimal performance.

What the market surfaces quickly

34 live listings in the current route
Visible price band: €1,326 - €91,780
Year spread: 2002 to 2025
Current seller countries: China, Norway, Sweden
Hours disclosed on 25 listings

Official machine facts

Engine (PC78US-11)Komatsu SAA3D95E-1 (3-cyl, turbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR)

Net Power (PC78US-11)50.6 kW / 67.9 HP @ 1,850 rpm

Operating Weight (PC78US-11)7,910 - 8,250 kg (17,438 - 18,188 lbs)

Bucket Capacity (PC78US-11)0.09 - 0.20 m³ (0.12 - 0.26 yd³)

Max Digging Depth (PC78US-11)4,660 mm (15'3")

Max Digging Reach (PC78US-11)6,920 mm (22'8")

What actually changes between listings

Weight Class7.9 - 8.3 tonnes

Design TypeShort/tight tail swing

Hydraulic SystemHydrauMind CLSS with load sensing

Working Modes6 modes (P, E, L, B, ATT/P, ATT/E)

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