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Sell Your Komatsu PC78US-11 Compact Excavator
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What Is Your Komatsu PC78US Worth?
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Komatsu PC78US Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Komatsu 4D92E 67.9 hp
- Operating weight
- 17,813 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Max Dig Depth
- 12.5 ft
- Fuel tank
- 33 gal
Checked against PC78US-11.
Full Komatsu PC78USspecifications →Which Komatsu PC78US Do You Have?
The Komatsu PC78US has been sold in several generations: PC78US-6, PC78US-10, PC78US-11. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.
What to Include With Your Komatsu PC78US
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Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Breaker
How the Komatsu PC78US Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu PC78US | 17,813 lb | 67.9 | 12.5 ft | No data yet |
| CAT 308 | 20,771 lb | 69 | 13.1 ft | $19,000–$56,000 |
| Kubota KX080 | 18,520 lb | 62.3 | 15.1 ft | $55,000–$135,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 308, the Komatsu PC78US is 2,958 lb lighter, has 1.1 less hp and has 0.6 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Kubota KX080, the Komatsu PC78US is 707 lb lighter, has 5.6 more hp and has 2.6 ft less max dig depth.
In Komatsu's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Komatsu PC55MR and the next size up is the Komatsu PC130.
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 PC78US used for?
The Komatsu PC78US is mostly put to work on excavation, trenching, light demolition.