The Komatsu pw98mr 8 wheel excavator (2012-2017) brings together low engine power at 68 hp (50.7 kW) and low weight at 22,046 lb (10 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³).
Specification profile
2012-2017
Weight: 22,046 lb (10 t)Engine power: 68 hp (50.7 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Travel speed: 18.6 mph (30 km/h)
22,046 lb (10 t)Weight
68 hp (50.7 kW)Engine power
0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
1,950 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Transport width
13.8 in (0.35 m)Bucket width
13.1 ft (4 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
68 hp (50.7 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
Low
22,046 lb (10 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Low
0.37 yd³ (0.28 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 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.
Transport width
Below average
7.71 ft (2.35 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 below the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
13.1 ft (4 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
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 | pw98mr 8 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2012-2017 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power68 hp (50.7 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,950 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width13.8 in (0.35 m)
Dredging Depth13.3 ft (4.05 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Transport height13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport length21.8 ft (6.65 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)
Weight22,046 lb (10 t)
Overload AlertYes
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke95×115 mm
Displacement0.86 US gal (3.26 L)
Emission levelIIIA
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA4D95LE-5
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres8.25-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesPW
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo





