Komatsu PC238USLC-11 Crawler Excavator Specs

The Komatsu PC238USLC-11 crawler excavator produced in 2017-2026, is listed with an operating weight of 55,667 lb (25.2 t), engine power of 165 hp (123 kW), a bucket capacity of 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 21.7 ft (6.62 m).

Komatsu Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2017-2026 • SAA6D107E-3

Weight: 55,667 lb (25.2 t)Power: 165 hp (123 kW)Bucket: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Dig depth: 21.7 ft (6.62 m)

Key specifications

55,667 lb (25.2 t)Operating weight
165 hp (123 kW)Engine power
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Bucket capacity
21.7 ft (6.62 m)Digging depth
32.4 ft (9.88 m)Horizontal reach
29,675 lbf (132 kN)Tear-out force
27.6 in (700 mm)Track width
2017-2026Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21.7 ft

Reach

32.4 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

29.3 ft

Width

10.1 ft

Height

9.7 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
55,667 lbWeight
165 hpPower
1.57 yd³Bucket
29,675 lbfTear-out

How the Komatsu PC238USLC-11 compares

Comparison is against Komatsu crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
165 hp
In line with avg
48th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.57 yd³
7% below avg
36th percentile
Digging depth
21.7 ft
10% below avg
32nd percentile
Horizontal reach
32.4 ft
9% below avg
35th percentile
Engine power165 hp
Low 123 hpAverage 167 hpHigh 213 hp

In line with the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.57 yd³
Low 0.61 yd³Average 1.69 yd³High 2.64 yd³

About 7% below the peer average.

Digging depth21.7 ft
Low 18.8 ftAverage 24.2 ftHigh 47.8 ft

About 10% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach32.4 ft
Low 29.3 ftAverage 35.5 ftHigh 60 ft

About 9% below the peer average.

Tear-out force29,675 lbf
Low 24,859 lbfAverage 34,571 lbfHigh 44,323 lbf

About 14% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model PC238USLC-11
Years of manufacture 2017-2026
Model series PC
Undercarriage LC
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 55,667 lb (25.2 t)
Bucket capacity 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Bucket width 4 ft (1.22 m)
Maximum digging depth 21.7 ft (6.62 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 32.4 ft (9.88 m)
Tear-out force 29,675 lbf (132 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Komatsu
Engine model SAA6D107E-3
Engine power 165 hp (123 kW)
Displacement 408 cu in (6.7 L)
Cylinders 6
Cylinder bore × stroke 4.21 × 4.88 in (107 × 124 mm)
RPM at maximum torque 2000 rpm
Emission level Tier 4f
Diesel particulate filter Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 29.3 ft (8.92 m)
Transport width 10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport height 9.7 ft (2.97 m)
Track width 27.6 in (700 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning No
Blade Yes
Cabin adjustment No
Material handling excavator No
Overload alert No
Hydraulic quick hitch No
Mechanical quick hitch No
Track adjustment No

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the Komatsu USA website.