In specification terms, the Komatsu pw170 5 wheel excavator (1992-1999) shows low engine power at 102 hp (76 kW) alongside typical weight at 39,242 lb (17.8 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
1992-1999
Weight: 39,242 lb (17.8 t)Engine power: 102 hp (76 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Transport width: 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
39,242 lb (17.8 t)Weight
102 hp (76 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
10 ft (3.06 m)Transport height
28.2 ft (8.6 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
NoBlade
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
102 hp (76 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Average
39,242 lb (17.8 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
1.31 yd³ (1 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.
Transport width
Average
8.2 ft (2.5 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
Average
10 ft (3.06 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.54 m)Typical 27.4 ft (8.35 m)High 39.9 ft (12.2 m)
Transport length is close to 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 conditioningNO
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | pw170 5 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1992-1999 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power102 hp (76 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height10 ft (3.06 m)
Transport length28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Weight39,242 lb (17.8 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type2,219,173 lb (1,007 t)
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesPW
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
Cabin AdjustmentNo




