Komatsu PC78 Excavators for Sale

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    2008 Komatsu PC78 Crawler Excavator
    2008 Komatsu PC78US crawler excavator, side view
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    2008 Komatsu PC78 Crawler Excavator
    Used 2008 8,890 h 399.11 kW (543 HP)
    Heimdal, Norway
    € 34,500
    ATS Norway AS
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    2016 Komatsu PC78US Mini Excavator
    2016 Komatsu PC78US crawler excavator, side view
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    2016 Komatsu PC78US Mini Excavator
    Used 2016 6,630 h
    Åsnes, Norway
    € 52,800
    LANDBRUKSSALG.NO AS
Komatsu PC78 · Excavators

Komatsu PC78

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

Komatsu PC78 excavator

Key specifications

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")

Model 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.

At a glance

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)

13557 machines · €250 - €1,700,000 · 1970 to 2026 · China, Germany, Netherlands

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Specifications sourced from komatsu.com (official manufacturer page).