PC

500
LC
PC500LC-8R HORSEPOWER
Gross: 270 kW 362 HP / 1900 min-1
Net: 257 kW 345 HP / 1900 min-1
OPERATING WEIGHT
47700 – 50600 kg
BUCKET CAPACITY
2.70 – 4.00 m3

Photos may include optional equipment.

WALK-AROUND

Strengthened Boom

Strengthened Arm

Larger Bucket

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 HYDR AULIC EXCAVATOR PC500LC-8R

PRODUCTIVITY, ECOLOGY & ECONOMY

Higher Productivity with the Largest Bucket in Class
Low Fuel Consumption by Total Control of the
Engine, Hydraulic and Electronic System
Low Emission Engine and Low Operation Noise
Excellent Machine Stability
Large Digging Force
Two-mode Setting for Boom
Variable Track Gauge (Optional)

COMFORT & SAFETY

Large Comfortable Cab
Automatic Air Conditioner (A/C) (Optional)
Rear View Monitor System (Optional)

* Information and Communication Technology

ICT* & KOMTRAX

Large Multi-lingual Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Monitor
Equipment Management Monitoring System
KOMTRAX

MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY

Strengthened
Revolving Easy Maintenance
Frame with
Deck Guard Excellent Reliability and Durability

Full Roller Guards PC500LC-8R

HORSEPOWER Gross: 270 kW 362 HP / 1900 min-1
Net: 257 kW 345 HP / 1900 min-1
OPERATING WEIGHT 47700 – 50600 kg
BUCKET CAPACITY 2.70 – 4.00 m3
Photos may include optional equipment.

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PRODUCTIVITY, ECOLOGY & ECONOMY

Higher Productivity with the TOTAL VEHICLE CONTROL

Largest Bucket in Class
7-inch LCD color monitor
PC500LC-8R is equipped with the
largest capacity bucket in Komatsu’s
50 ton class. Less number of bucket
passes is required to fill a dump truck, Hydraulic control valve

thus productivity is increased.

Bucket capacity Hydraulic system controller

2.70 m3
3380 mm arm, material density up to 1.8 t/m3

Main pump
Komatsu Technology

Komatsu develops and produces all

major components, such as engines,
electronics and hydraulic components,
in house. With this “Komatsu Technol-
ogy” and adding customer feedback,
Komatsu is achieving great advance-
ments in technology. To achieve both
high levels of productivity and eco-
nomical performance, Komatsu has
Engine
developed the main components with a Heavy duty High Pressure
Electronic control unit
total control system. The result is a new for engine Common Rail (HPCR) system
generation of high performance and
environment-friendly excavators.

High Power Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 Engine

The PC500LC-8R gets its exceptional power and work capacity from a Komatsu
SAA6D125E-5 engine. Output is 257 kW 345 HP, providing increased hydraulic
power and improved fuel ef-
ficiency. The SAA6D125E-5
engine is U.S. EPA Tier 2 and
EU Stage 2 emissions equiva-
lent. The SAA6D125E-5 en-
gine adopts the electronically
Idling Caution controlled heavy duty High
Pressure Common Rail (HPCR)
To prevent unnecessary fuel consump- fuel injection system.
tion, an idling caution is displayed on
the monitor, if the engine idles for 5
minutes
or more. Low Operation Noise Excellent Machine Stability

Enables a low noise operation using the Large counterweight offers superior
low-noise engine and methods to cut machine stability and balance.
noise at source. Ambient noise meets
the EU Stage 2 noise regulation.

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 HYDR AULIC EXCAVATOR PC500LC-8R

ECO Gauge that Assists Energy-saving

Large Digging Force
Operations
Equipped with the ECO gauge that can be recognized at a When press the left knob switch which is called the one-touch
glance on the right of the power max. switch and when it is kept pressed, this function
multi-function color moni- temporarily increases digging force for 8.5 seconds of opera-
tor for environment-friendly tion.
energy-saving operations. Maximum arm crowd force (ISO 6015):
Allows focus on operation 7 % UP
218 kN (22.2 t) 233 kN (23.8 t)
in the green range with re- (With Power Max.)
duced CO 2 emissions and Maximum bucket digging force (ISO 6015):
efficient fuel consumption.
ECO gauge 259 kN (26.4 t) 278 kN (28.3 t) 7 % UP
(With Power Max.)
Measured with Power Max. function,
Working Modes 3380 mm arm and ISO 6015 rating.
Selectable
The PC500LC-8R excavator
is equipped with five work-
ing modes (P, E, L, B and
One-touch
ATT mode). Each mode is power max. switch
designed to match engine
speed and pump output to the application. This provides the
flexibility to match equipment performance to the job at hand.
Working Mode Application Advantage Smooth Loading Operation
• Maximum production/power
P Power mode
• Fast cycle times Two return hoses im-
• Good cycle times prove hydraulic perfor- Return hoses
E Economy mode
• Better fuel economy mance. In the arm out
• Suitable attachment speed function, a portion of the
L Lifting mode
• Lifting capacity is increased oil is returned directly
7% by raising hydraulic
pressure.
to the tank providing
smooth operation.
• Optimum engine rpm,
B Breaker mode
hydraulic flow

• Optimum engine rpm,

ATT Attachment mode
hydraulic flow, 2 way
Two-mode Setting for Boom

Smooth mode provides easy operation for gathering blasted

Variable Track Gauge (Optional)
rock or scraping down operation. When maximum digging
force is needed, switch to Power mode for more effective
• Lateral stability is significantly improved when operating
excavating.
with the gauge extended.
• Lateral stability is increased by 30% (Compared with the Smooth mode Power mode

fixed gauge version).

• With trackframes retracted, overall width complies with
many local
transportation
regulations. Boom floats upward, reducing lifting Boom pushing force is increased,
of machine front. This facilitates ditch digging and box digging opera-
gathering blasted rock and scraping tion on hard ground are improved.
down operations.

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COMFOR T

Automatic Air Conditioner (A/C)

Low Cab Noise Wide Newly-designed Cab
(Optional)
The newly-designed cab is highly rigid Newly-designed wide spacious cab Enables you
and has excellent sound absorption includes seat with reclining backrest. to easily and
ability. Thorough improvement of noise The seat height and longitudinal incli- precisely set
source reduction and use of low noise nation are easily adjusted using a pull- cab atmo-
engine, hydraulic equipment, and air up lever. You can set the appropriate sphere with
conditioner allows this machine to gen- operational posture of armrest together the instru-
erate a low level of noise. with the console. Reclining the seat fur- ments on the large LCD. The bi-level
ther enables you to place it into the fully control function keeps the operator’s
flat state with the headrest attached. head and feet cool and warm respec-
Low Vibration with Cab
tively. This improved air flow function
Damper Mounting
keeps the inside of the cab comfortable
PC500LC-8R uses viscous damper throughout the year. Defroster function
mounting for cab that incorporates keeps front glass clear.
longer stroke and the addition of a
spring. The new cab damper mounting
combined with high rigidity deck aids
vibration reduction at operator seat.

Rubber
Spring Pressurized Cab
Silicon
oil
Optional air conditioner (A/C), air filter
and a higher internal air pressure mini-
mize external dust from entering the
cab.

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 HYDR AULIC EXCAVATOR PC500LC-8R
SAFETY

Operator's Cab Lock Lever

The machine is equipped with an operator’s cab that conforms Locks the hydraulic pres-
to OPG top guard level 1 (ISO 10262) for falling objects. The sure to prevent uninten-
cab has high shock-absorption performance, featuring excel- tional movement. Neutral
lent durability and impact strength. start function allows
machine to be started
only in lock position.

Rear View Monitor System (Optional)

The operator can view the

rear of the machine with a
color monitor screen.

Rear view image on monitor

Pump/Engine Room
Partition
Pump/engine room
partition prevents oil from
spraying onto the engine
Slip-resistant Plates if a hydraulic hose should
fail.
Highly durable slip-resistant plates maintain superior traction
performance for the long term.
Thermal and
Fan Guards
Thermal and fan guards
are placed around high-
temperature parts of the
engine and fan drive.

Large Serrated Steps and Handrail

Large serrated steps Large handrail

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ICT & KOMTRAX

LARGE LCD MONITOR Large Multi-lingual

LCD Monitor
A large user-friendly color monitor en-
1 2 3 ables safe, accurate and smooth work.
Improved screen visibility is achieved
7
by the use of LCD that can easily be
read at various angles and lighting
conditions. Simple and easy to operate
6 switches. Function keys facilitate multi-
4 5 function operations. Displays data in 12
languages to globally support operators
around the world.

1 2 3
Function
Basic switches
4 5 6
operation Indicators
switches 1 Auto-decelerator 5 Hydraulic oil temperature gauge
2 Working mode 6 Fuel gauge
3 Travel speed 7 ECO gauge
4 Engine water 8 Function switches menu
temperature gauge
A/C
operation
switches Basic operation switches
1 Auto-decelerator 4 Buzzer cancel
2 Working mode selector 5 Wiper
3 Traveling selector 6 Windshield washer

Equipment Management Monitoring System

Monitor function Maintenance function Trouble data memory function

Controller monitors engine oil level, Monitor informs replacement time of oil Monitor stores abnormalities for effec-
coolant temperature, battery charge and and filters on the LCD when the re- tive troubleshooting.
air clogging, etc. If controller finds any placement interval is reached.
abnormality, it is displayed on the LCD.

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Assists Customer’s Equipment

Management and Contributes
to Fuel Cost Cutting

Equipment Management Support

KOMTRAX terminal installed on your machine collects and sends

information such as machine location, working record, machine
conditions, etc. using wireless communication. You can review
the KOMTRAX data remotely via the online application. KOMTRAX
not only gives you the informations on your machine, but also the
convenience of managing your fleet on the Web.

Energy-saving
Operation Support Report
KOMTRAX can provide various useful in-
formation which includes the energy-saving
operation support report created based on
the operating information of your machine
Location such as fuel consumption and idle time.

Movement generated position

&

Operation map

Image

Monthly status summary

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MAINTENANCE

Easy Access to Engine Oil Long-life Oil,

Large Serrated Steps
Filter and Fuel Drain Valve Filter
Engine oil dipstick and fill, and fuel filter On both right and left track frames are Uses high-performance
are mounted on same side to improve fixed with wider steps for easier main- filtering materials and
accessibility. tenance. long-life oil. Extends the
Fuel drain valve oil and filter replace-
are remotely ment interval. Hydraulic oil filter
mounted to Engine oil &
improve acces- Engine oil filter every 500 hours
sibility. Hydraulic oil every 5000 hours
Hydraulic oil filter every 1000 hours

Large Capacity Air Cleaner

Long Work Equipment
Greasing Interval (Optional)
Large capacity air cleaner is compa-
rable to that of larger machines. The High quality bushings and resin shims
larger air cleaner can extend air cleaner are optionally available for work equip-
life during long-term operation and pre- ment pins excluding bucket, extending
Fuel drain valve vents early clogging and resulting pow- greasing interval to 500 hours.
er decrease.
Reliability is
Electric Priming Pump improved by Large Fuel Tank Capacity
a new seal
Bleeding air from fuel system is easily design. Large fuel tank capacity extends
accomplished with the electric priming operating hours before refueling. Fuel
pump. tank is treated for rust prevention and
improved corrosion resistance.

Electric priming pump switch

Easy Radiator Cleaning

Since radiator and oil cooler are

arranged side-by-side, it is easy to
clean, remove and install them.

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RELIABILITY

Water
Larger Undercarriage
Separator
PC500LC-8R employs undercarriage of PC450LC-8 one size larger with longer Removes water from
service life. the fuel and im-
proves the reliability
of fuel systems.

Grease Sealed Track

PC500LC-8R
uses grease
sealed tracks
Larger shoes Larger link for extended
undercarriage
large size undercarriage
life. Grease
Grease

Larger Track Link with Strut

PC500LC-8R
uses track
links with strut,
Full roller guard (Optional) Strengthened revolving frame undercover
providing su-
perb durability.
Strut
High Rigidity
Work Equipment
Boom and arms are constructed of Sturdy Frame Structure
thick plates of high tensile strength
steel. In addition, these structures The revolving frame, center frame and
are designed with large cross- undercarriage are designed by using
sectional areas and generous use of the most advanced three-dimensional
castings. The result is working attachments CAD and Finite Element Method (FEM)
that exhibit long term durability and high resis- analysis technology.
tance to bending and torsional stress.

Highly Reliable Electronic

Devices
Equipped with Fuel Pre-filter Exclusively designed electronic devices
High Pressure In-line Filter
(With Water Separator)
have passed severe testing.
In-line filters are provided at outlet port Removes water • Controller • Sensors
(Pressure side) of each pump to protect and contami- • Connectors • Heat resistant wiring
hydraulic system contamination. nants in the fuel
to prevent fuel
problems. Reliable Components

All of the major machine components,

such as engine, hydraulic pumps,
hydraulic motors and control valves are
exclusively designed and manufactured
In-line filters by Komatsu.

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BUCKET SELECTION

Larger Bucket Selection

Bucket Line-up
7.06 m Boom
3.38 m Arm
Capacity 2.70 m3 3.10 m3
Width* 1700 mm 1830 mm
Weight 2070 kg 2210 kg
Material Density
Tooth Type Horizontal Horizontal

Shape

6.67 m SE Boom
2.40 m Arm
Capacity 3.10 m3 3.50 m3 4.00 m3
Width* 1440 mm 1550 mm 1720 mm
Weight 3090 kg 3190 kg 2890 kg
Material Density
Tooth Type Horizontal / KMAX Horizontal Horizontal

Shape

* With side shroud & tooth : Material density up to 1.8 t/m3 : Material density up to 1.5 t/m3

Quarry Bucket and Work Equipment

PC500LC-8R bucket is designed exclusively for quarry use and is higher strength for wear.
Various parts of work equipment are also strengthened.
Corner tooth adapters
Bottom wear plate
19 mm thickness
high-tensile strength
steel used.

Side shrouds

Side reinforcement
plates
16 mm thickness Long life Lip shrouds
high-tensile strength bucket teeth
steel used.

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Feature of [ PAB Tooth ] (Pin And Bushing system Tooth)

• Able to fit on the bucket with horizontal pin Horizontal pin type adapter
type adapter
• Easy change-out only with a ratchet wrench Pin
• Longer tooth life by easy rotation and turnover
• Durable and reusable PAB pin with flat surface
Tooth
Limited to where horizontal pin type tooth is mainly used.

PAB Tooth Line-up

Type Style
Bolt Bushing
Washer
Integrated Long Life
IL

Heavy Standard
HS

Heavy Rock
Set PAB tooth to horizontal Insert exclusive pin to the Set bushing, washer and HR
pin type adapter adapter pin hole bolt and tighten by a ratchet
wrench

Feature of KMAX Tooth System

• Better penetration and cycle times • Hardness throughout the tooth • Unique high strength design
• Unique reusable fastener • Less “throw away” waste • Fast tooth changeover

Tooth KMAX Tooth Line-up

Feature Style

F
Flare: Loose material for clean
bottom and greater fill
NEW TOOTH
WORN TOOTH

The KMAX RC style tooth shown SYL

477-532 Brinell
here offers a consumption ratio of Standard: General applications
level of hardness
throughout the 60%.
tooth. SD
Chisel: General purpose tooth
Fastener Designed for penetration

Simple, reusable fastener system

RC
saves time and money by Rock Chisel: Designed for
unlocking with a simple penetration and long wear life
90-degree turn.
T
Tiger: Designed for good pen-
etration with ribs for strength

TV
Tiger: Offers best penetration
in tight material

UT
Twin Tiger: Offers longer life
penetration for corners

To lock, use the correct size When removing the fastener, use WT
socket, rotate the pin locking shaft the correct size socket to rotate Twin Tiger: Designed for
90-degree clock wise to finish the the pin-locking shaft 90-degree penetration for corners
installation. counter-clockwise.

Some application may not have been available in your country or region. If you are interested in such application, please contact a KOMATSU office near you.

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ATTACHMENT

Komatsu Genuine Attachment Tool

Komatsu-recommended attachment tools for hydraulic excavators

A wide range of attachment tools are provided to suit customers’ specific applications.

Hydraulic breaker
The hydraulic breaker is an attachment tool used for crushing rock beds and
paved surfaces, demolishing concrete structures, etc. The large gas chamber,
ideal gas pressure ratio, and long-stroke piston deliver a powerful impact
force. Since the breaker unit does not require an accumulator, the num-
ber of parts has been reduced, resulting in lower maintenance costs.

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OPTIONS

• Cab front full height • Cab front full height • Additional front lights • Air pre-cleaner
guard level 1 (ISO 10262) guard level 2 (ISO 10262) • Rain visor

• Sun visor • Seat, suspension

• OPG top guard level 2 • Strengthened track

(ISO 10262) frame undercover

• Additional piping • Fixed skylight and sun- • Fixed one-piece lami-

shade nated front window
glass
The front window is
fixed and uses laminated
safety glass to prevent
scattering of glass frag-
ments when broken.

• Full roller guard

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KOMATSU TOTAL SUPPORT

Komatsu Total Support

To keep your machine available and minimize operation cost Technical support
when you need it, Komatsu Distributor is ready to provide Komatsu product support service (Technical support) are de-
variety of support before and after procuring the machine. signed to help customer. Komatsu Distributor offers a variety
of effective services how much Komatsu is dedicated to the
Fleet recommendation maintenance and support of Komatsu machine.
Komatsu Distributor can study customer job site and provide • Preventive Maintenance (PM) clinic
the most optimum fleet recommendation with detailed infor- • Oil & Wear analysis program
mation to meet all of your application needs when you are • Undercarriage inspection service, etc.
considering to buy new machines or to replace the existing
ones from Komatsu.

Repair & maintenance service

Komatsu Distributor offers quality repair service, periodi-
cal maintenance, and maintenance service to the customer,
utilizing and promoting Komatsu developed programs.
Product support
Komatsu Distributor secure the certain quality of machine will Komatsu Reman (Remanufactured)
be delivered. components
Komatsu Reman products are the result
Parts availability of the implementation of the Komatsu
Komatsu Distributor is available for emergency inquiry by the global Reman policy which establishes and agrees to reduce
customers for genuine, quality guaranteed Komatsu parts. the owning, operating and total Life Cycle Costs (LCC) to
Komatsu’s customer through prompt delivery, high quality and
competitively priced in own remanufactured products (QDC).

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KOMATSU TOTAL SUPPORT
HYDR AULIC EXCAVATOR PC500LC-8R
SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE SWING SYSTEM

Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 Drive method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic

Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection Swing reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planetary gear
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged, aftercooled Swing circle lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grease-bathed
Number of cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic lock
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 mm Holding brake/swing lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical disc brake
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mm Swing speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.1 min-1
Piston displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.04 L
Horsepower:
SAE J1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gross 270 kW 362 HP
ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Net 257 kW 345 HP
Rated rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 min-1 UNDERCARRIAGE
Fan drive method for radiator cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical
Center frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-frame
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All-speed control, electronic
Track frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box-section
U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage 2 emissions equivalent. Seal of track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sealed track
Track adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic
Number of shoes (Each side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Number of carrier rollers (Each side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Number of track rollers (Each side). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HYDRAULICS

Type. . HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence New Design)

system, closed-center system with load sensing valves and COOLANT AND LUBRICANT CAPACITY
pressure compensated valves (REFILLING)
Number of selectable working modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Main pump: Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 L
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variable displacement piston type Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.0 L
Pumps for . . . . . . . . Boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.0 L
Maximum flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .690 L/min Final drive (Each side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5 L
Supply for control circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-reducing valve Swing drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.0 L
Hydraulic motors: Hydraulic tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 L
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x axial piston motor with parking brake
Swing . . . . . . . . . 1 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake
Relief valve setting:
Implement circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.3 MPa 380 kg/cm2
OPERATING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE)
Travel circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.3 MPa 380 kg/cm2
Swing circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.9 MPa 285 kg/cm2 Operating weight including 7060 mm one-piece boom, 3380 mm
Pilot circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 MPa 33 kg/cm2 arm, ISO 7451 heaped 2.70 m3 backhoe bucket, rated capacity of
Hydraulic cylinders: lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, operator, and standard equipment.
(Number of cylinders – bore x stroke x rod diameter)
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–160 mm x 1570 mm x 110 mm PC500LC-8R
Arm
Std . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–185 mm x 1985 mm x 130 mm Shoes Operating Weight Ground Pressure
SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–185 mm x 1820 mm x 120 mm 82.6 kPa
600 mm 47700 kg
Bucket 0.84 kg/cm2
Std . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–160 mm x 1270 mm x 110 mm
71.6 kPa
SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–185 mm x 1160 mm x 120 mm 700 mm 48200 kg
0.72 kg/cm2

Operating weight including 6670 mm one-piece boom, 2400 mm

arm, ISO 7451 heaped 3.10 m3 backhoe bucket, rated capacity of
DRIVES AND BRAKES lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, operator, and standard equipment.

Steering control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two levers with pedals PC500LC-8R SE Spec.

Drive method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic
Shoes Operating Weight Ground Pressure
Maximum drawbar pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 kN 33700 kg
Gradeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%, 35° 84.7 kPa
600 mm 48900 kg
Maximum travel speed: High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5 km/h 0.86 kg/cm2
(Auto-shift) Mid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2 km/h 73.4 kPa
(Auto-shift) Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 km/h 700 mm 49400 kg
0.74 kg/cm2
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic lock
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical disc brake

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 DIMENSIONS & WORKING RANGE

Model PC500LC-8R PC500LC-8R SE Spec.

Boom Length 7060 mm 6670 mm
Arm Length 3380 mm 2400 mm
A Overall length 12035 mm 11625 mm
B Length on ground 6640 mm 8070 mm
C Overall height (To top of boom)* 3655 mm 3735 mm
D Overall width 3560 mm
E Overall height (To top of cab)* 3315 mm
F Ground clearance, counterweight 1330 mm
G Ground clearance (Minimum) 565 mm
H Tail swing radius 3645 mm
I Track length on ground 4350 mm
J Track length 5385 mm
K Track gauge 2740 mm
L Width of crawler 3340 mm
M Shoe width 600 mm
N Grouser height 37 mm
O Machine cab height 2985 mm
P Machine cab width 3165 mm
Q Distance, swing center to rear end 3605 mm

R Max. digging height 11145 mm 9220 mm

S Max. dumping height 7505 mm 6075 mm
T Max. digging depth 7910 mm 6540 mm
U Max. vertical wall digging depth 4580 mm 2000 mm
V Max. digging depth of cut for 2440 mm level 7770 mm 6370 mm
W Max. digging reach 12195 mm 10950 mm
X Max. digging reach at ground level 11975 mm 10700 mm
Y Min. swing radius 4820 mm 5090 mm
243 kN 280 kN
SAE 1179

Bucket digging force at power max.

Rating

24800 kg 28600 kg
225 kN 261 kN
Arm crowd force at power max.
22900 kg 26600 kg
278 kN 308 kN
ISO 6015

Bucket digging force at power max.

Rating

28300 kg 31400 kg
233 kN 269 kN
Arm crowd force at power max.
23800 kg 27400 kg
* Including grouser height

H
(m)
12
11
10
H 9
8

7
R 6
P 5
S 4
3
2 500
LC

A 1
G.L
Q 0
-1
-2
U
-3
T V -4
E* C*
O -5
G -6
F
-7
-8
M I N 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(m)
K J 2.44
D,L B X
W

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 HYDR AULIC EXCAVATOR PC500LC-8R

LIFTING CAPACITY WITH LIFTING MODE

A PC500LC-8R
A: Reach from swing center
B: Bucket hook height
C: Lifting capacity
Cf: Rating over front
Cs: Rating over side
: Rating at maximum reach
B
C

PC500LC-8R Boom: 7060 mm Arm: 3380 mm Bucket: 2.70 m3 ISO 7451 heaped Shoe: 600 mm triple grouser
A MAX 9.0 m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m
B Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs
7.5 m *5820 kg *5820 kg
6.0 m *5830 kg 5820 kg *8680 kg 6810 kg *9450 kg *9450 kg
4.5 m *6040 kg 5180 kg *9100 kg 6620 kg *10430 kg 9210 kg *12710 kg *12710 kg
3.0 m *6460 kg 4840 kg *9680 kg 6360 kg *11600 kg 8730 kg *14820 kg 12590 kg *20870 kg 19790 kg
1.5 m *7120 kg 4720 kg *10240 kg 6110 kg *12530 kg 8320 kg *16460 kg 11850 kg *17210 kg *17210 kg
0m *8140 kg 4820 kg 10170 kg 5920 kg *13040 kg 8020 kg *17080 kg 11380 kg *17750 kg *17750 kg
-1.5 m 8980 kg 5180 kg 10070 kg 5830 kg *12980 kg 7850 kg *16880 kg 11170 kg *22680 kg 17840 kg *10680 kg *10680 kg
-3.0 m *9110 kg 5950 kg *9150 kg 5880 kg *12140 kg 7830 kg *15750 kg 11170 kg *20610 kg 18020 kg *21910 kg *21910 kg
-4.5 m *8890 kg 7480 kg *10020 kg 7990 kg *13440 kg 11390 kg *17330 kg *17330 kg *21890 kg *21890 kg
-6.0 m *7750 kg *7750 kg *8980 kg *8980 kg *12080 kg *12080 kg
* Load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping. Ratings are based on SAE J1097. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lift capacity or 75% of tipping load.

A PC500LC-8R SE Spec.
A: Reach from swing center
B: Bucket hook height
C: Lifting capacity
Cf: Rating over front
Cs: Rating over side
: Rating at maximum reach
B
C

PC500LC-8R Boom: 6670 mm Arm: 2400 mm Me bucket: 3.10 m3 ISO 7451 heaped Shoe: 600 mm triple grouser
A MAX 9.0 m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m
B Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs
7.5 m *10130 kg 8860 kg
6.0 m *9790 kg 6980 kg *10290 kg 8630 kg *11980 kg *11980 kg
4.5 m *9690 kg 6000 kg *11000 kg 8300 kg *13830 kg 12560 kg *18820 kg *18820 kg
3.0 m *9710 kg 5520 kg *9710 kg 5560 kg *11840 kg 7900 kg *15520 kg 11830 kg
1.5 m 9610 kg 5390 kg 9660 kg 5400 kg *12510 kg 7700 kg *16500 kg 11240 kg
0m *9880 kg 5620 kg *9460 kg 5300 kg *12520 kg 7490 kg *16570 kg 10930 kg *21930 kg 16850 kg
-1.5 m *9870 kg 6290 kg *11700 kg 7430 kg *15550 kg 10850 kg *20170 kg 17830 kg *19500 kg *19500 kg
-3.0 m *9550 kg 7760 kg *9090 kg 7470 kg *13260 kg 10990 kg *16990 kg *16990 kg *18580 kg *18580 kg
-4.5 m *8220 kg *8220 kg *8640 kg *8640 kg *11870 kg *11870 kg
-6.0 m
* Load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping. Ratings are based on SAE J1097. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lift capacity or 75% of tipping load.

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 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ENGINE: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT:
• Automatic engine warm-up system • Boom holding valve • Large multi-lingual LCD monitor
• Dry type air cleaner, double element • Long lubricating intervals for implement • Rear view mirrors (RH and LH)
• Electric priming pump bushings • Seat belt, retractable
• Engine, Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 • Power maximizing system
• Engine overheat prevention system • Pressure Proportional Control (PPC) OTHER EQUIPMENT:
• Fuel pre-filter (With water separator) hydraulic control system • Counterweight, 10500 kg
• Radiator and oil cooler dust proof net • Two-mode setting for boom • Electric horn
• Water separator • Working mode selection system • Rear reflector
• Slip-resistant plates
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: GUARDS AND COVERS: • Travel alarm
• Alternator, 24 V/50 A • Fan guard structure
• Auto-decelerator • Track roller guards (Full length)
• Batteries, 2 X 12 V/110 Ah
• Working light, 2 (Boom and RH) UNDERCARRIAGE:
• Hydraulic track adjusters (Each side)
• Track roller
—8 each side
• Track shoe
—600 mm triple grouser

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT: WORK EQUIPMENT:
• Alternator, 24 V/60 A • A/C with defroster • Arms
• Batteries, 2 X 12 V/140 Ah • Bolt-on top guard, OPG top guard level 2 —PC500LC-8R
• Working lights (2 on cab) (ISO 10262) 3380 mm arm assembly
• Cab accessories —PC500LC-8R SE spec.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: —Rain visor 2400 mm SE arm assembly
• Attachment piping —Sun visor • Booms (Backhoe)
• Service valve • Cab front guard —PC500LC-8R
—Full height guard, OPG level 1 7060 mm boom assembly
UNDERCARRIAGE: (ISO 10262) —PC500LC-8R SE spec.
• Shoes, triple grouser shoes —Full height guard, OPG level 2 6670 mm SE boom assembly
—700 mm (ISO 10262)
• Track frame undercover —Half height guard OTHER EQUIPMENT:
• Variable track gauge • Heater with defroster • Fuel refill pump
• Rear view mirror (Rear and sidewise) • Pre-cleaner
• Rear view monitor system
• Seat, suspension
• Seat, suspension with heater

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