Among the key figures for the Komatsu pw160 8 wheel excavator (2012-2017) are below-average engine power at 121 hp (90 kW) and below-average weight at 32,871 lb (14.9 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.48 yd³ (1.13 m³).
Specification profile
2012-2017
Weight: 32,871 lb (14.9 t)Engine power: 121 hp (90 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.48 yd³ (1.13 m³)Travel speed: 21.7 mph (35 km/h)
32,871 lb (14.9 t)Weight
121 hp (90 kW)Engine power
1.48 yd³ (1.13 m³)Bucket capacity
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
12.9 ft (3.94 m)Transport height
29.3 ft (8.93 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
121 hp (90 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Below average
32,871 lb (14.9 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
1.48 yd³ (1.13 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)
Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
12.9 ft (3.94 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | pw160 8 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2012-2017 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power121 hp (90 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Dimensions
Dredging Depth16.2 ft (4.92 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.3 ft (8.62 m)
Transport height12.9 ft (3.94 m)
Transport length29.3 ft (8.93 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.48 yd³ (1.13 m³)
Weight32,871 lb (14.9 t)
Overload AlertYes
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA4D107E-1
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesPW
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold



