The Komatsu pw170es 6 wheel excavator (1998-2005) brings together below-average engine power at 123 hp (92 kW) and typical weight at 37,589 lb (17.1 t). It also has bucket capacity of 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³).
Specification profile
1998-2005
Weight: 37,589 lb (17.1 t)Engine power: 123 hp (92 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)Travel speed: 18.6 mph (30 km/h)
37,589 lb (17.1 t)Weight
123 hp (92 kW)Engine power
0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)Bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5 ft (1.52 m)Bucket width
1.04 US gal (3.92 L)Displacement
23.6 ft (7.2 m)Turning Radius Inside
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
123 hp (92 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
Average
37,589 lb (17.1 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
Below average
0.75 yd³ (0.57 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 below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
18.6 mph (30 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 close to the typical figure.
Turning Radius Inside
Above average
23.6 ft (7.2 m)
Low 10.4 ft (3.17 m)Typical 21.4 ft (6.53 m)High 25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Turning Radius Inside is above the typical figure.
Bucket width
High
5 ft (1.52 m)
Low 13.8 in (0.35 m)Typical 3.6 ft (1.1 m)High 5.58 ft (1.7 m)
Bucket width is well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | pw170es 6 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1998-2005 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power123 hp (92 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width5 ft (1.52 m)
Turning Radius Inside23.6 ft (7.2 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)
Weight37,589 lb (17.1 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke102×120 mm
Displacement1.04 US gal (3.92 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSA4D102E-1
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20-16 PR
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesPW
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers4 2/4-fold







