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Sell Your Komatsu PC490LC-11 Large Excavator
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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
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu PC490 | 107,850 lb | 359.4 | 28.2 ft | $255,000–$520,000 |
| CAT 349 | 105,200 lb | 424 | 25.1 ft | $48,000–$415,000 |
| Volvo EC480 | 100,310 lb | 373 | 25.7 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.