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Sell Your Komatsu PC490LC-11 Large Excavator

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359.4 HP107,850 lbsLarge ClassEst. $255,000 – $520,000
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What Is Your Komatsu PC490 Worth?

HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Komatsu PC490 at $255,000–$520,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).

HeavyDutyYard estimate

Low

$255,000

High

$520,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a Komatsu PC490 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
Under 2,000 hrs$442,000–$520,000
2,000–5,000 hrs$376,000–$442,000
5,000–8,000 hrs$319,000–$376,000
8,000+ hrs$255,000–$320,000

Check the full Komatsu PC490 spec sheet.

Komatsu PC490 Specs at a Glance

Engine
Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 359.4 hp
Operating weight
107,850 lb
Size class
Large
Max Dig Depth
28.2 ft
Fuel tank
172 gal

Checked against PC490LC-11.

Full Komatsu PC490specifications →

Which Komatsu PC490 Do You Have?

The Komatsu PC490 has been sold in several generations: PC490LC-8, PC490LC-10, PC490LC-11. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.

What to Include With Your Komatsu PC490

Seen most often on a Komatsu PC490; list any that come with yours.

Common configurations

  • Standard Boom
  • Long Reach

Popular attachments

  • Thumb
  • Quick Coupler
  • Hammer
  • Shear

How the Komatsu PC490 Compares

Komatsu PC490 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
Komatsu PC490107,850 lb359.428.2 ft$255,000–$520,000
CAT 349105,200 lb42425.1 ft$48,000–$415,000
Volvo EC480100,310 lb37325.7 ft$329,500–$720,000

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the CAT 349, the Komatsu PC490 is 2,650 lb heavier, has 64.6 less hp and has 3.1 ft more max dig depth.

Against the Volvo EC480, the Komatsu PC490 is 7,540 lb heavier, has 13.6 less hp and has 2.5 ft more max dig depth.

In Komatsu's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Komatsu PC360.

Hours on a Used Excavator

Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Komatsu PC490 used for?

The Komatsu PC490 is mostly put to work on mining, heavy quarrying, major demolition.