FLYWHEEL HORSEPOWER

40.5 kW 54 HP @ 1850 rpm

OPERATING WEIGHT
7670 kg 16910 lb

BUCKET CAPACITY
0.28 m3 0.37 yd3

PC
78UU

COMPACT
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
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COMPACT HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
PC78UU-6 Compact Hydraulic Excavator
P
PRODUCTIVITY
RODUCTIVITY
F
FEATURES
EATURES
Bucket interference prevention system Two working modes give a choice between Ratio of hourly production (%)
The bucket automatically stops itself high production and low fuel consumption
from contact with the cab/canopy.
During operation, an alarm sounds
Powerful swing
force increases
Active mode 105
work efficiency
and the equipment is stopped if the
bucket gets too close to contact. on slopes E Active mode Economy mode 100
This feature helps maintain operator for higher production
confidence, which can increase pro- Ratio of hourly fuel consumption (%)
ductivity.

E Economy mode Active mode 100

for less fuel consumption
Height Limiter
An adjustable boom height limiter can be set prior to opera-
Economy mode 93
tion. When the boom reaches the pre-set height limit, an
alarm will sound and the boom automatically stops. This
function can help increase productivity by letting operators PC78UU-6’s superior traveling Round form uses Tight Tail and Forward
focus more on digging in tight or confined spaces. speed and power also provide Facing Design
higher movility The PC78UU design uses a Tight Tail concept for both
ends. This makes rotating the machine fast, easy and
confident. There is less to worry about in tight space
Digital Depth Display
conditions because there is little protrusion from either
Ditching, trenching, or digging is even more efficient with this
Back fill blade the tail end or the front end.
automatic depth measurement system. Informing the operator
of dig depth from ground level (absolute depth) and the depth The PC78UU features a standard
from any pre-set point (relative depth) enables work to go back fill blade that can quickly and
much more smoothly and efficiently. This lessens the need for conveniently fill trenches and clear
the operator to stop operation or leave the cab after each up jobsites.
adjustment, which also increases productivity.

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2440mm 8'0"

New pressure-compensated CLSS hydraulic Engine speed sensing=Optimum Power 1200mm 3'11" 1240mm 4'1"
system HydrauMind Power utilized by main pump is adjusted auto-
Lessen Lessen
Even when 2 or more actuators are operated matically in accordance with the engine speed. implement tail swing
simultaneously, the PC78UU-6's pressure- That means this computerized system keeps radius radius
compensated CLSS system ensures that each 550mm 1'10" 510mm 1'8"
engine speed even under high load condition.
actuator works
Road & Bridge Work
according to its
control input without 180-degree
affecting the size of swing width
the load. This gives 2540mm
the operator precise 8'4''
control at all times.
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S
SPECIFICATIONS
PECIFICATIONS
COMPACT HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

ENGINE DRIVES AND BRAKES LIFTING CAPACITY

PC78UU-6 Arm : 1720mm 5'8" Bucket width : 650mm 25.6" Shoe width : 450mm 17.7" Blade on ground Unit : kg lb
1.5m 4' 3.0m 9' 4.5m 14' Maximum
Model Komatsu S4D95LE-3 Steering control Two levers with pedals Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs Cf Cs
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection Drive method Fully hydrostatic 6.0m *2150 *2150
Aspirator Turbocharged Hydraulic motors Variable displacement, axial piston motors 19' *4750 *4750
Number of cylinders 4 Maximum drawbar pull 65.1 kN 6640 kg 14639 Ib 5.0m *2590 2530 *1810 1730
Piston displacement 3.26 Itr 199 in3 Maximum travel speed: High 4.5 km/h 2.8 mph 16' *5710 5590 *3990 3810
4.0m *2750 2480 *1760 1140
Flywheel horsepower Low 3.0 km/h 1.9 mph
13' *6060 5480 *3890 2530
(SAE J1349 NET) 40.5 kW 54 HP @ 1850 min-1 1850 rpm Parking brakes Mechanical disk 3.0m *6430 *6430 *3200 2300 *2350 1080 *1830 890
9' *14170 *14170 *7050 5070 *5190 2380 *4030 1970
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2.0m *3750 2030 *2490 1010 *1990 770
UNDERCARRIAGE 6' *8260 4490 *5490 2230 *4390 1700
1.0m *4060 1810 *2580 940 *2200 720
Type HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical
3' *8950 3990 *5700 2070 *4850 1590
Intelligence New Design) system, Track Adjustment of the track tension Grease 0.0m *3970 1690 *2540 880 *2200 730
Closed-center system with load-sensing valve Number of shoes 39 each side 0' *8760 3740 *5600 1950 *4850 1620
and pressure-compensated valve Number of carrier rollers 1 each side -1m *3640 *3640 *3550 1670 *2250 860 *2160 830
Pump: Number of track rollers 5 each side -3' *8030 *8030 *7840 3680 *4970 1910 *4770 1840
-2.0m *3690 *3690 *2760 1710 *2020 1110
For implement Variable displancement, axial piston Ground Pressure 0.33 kg/cm2 4.7 psi
-6' *8130 *8130 *6100 3770 *4460 2440
Maximum flow 80.0 Itr x 2 = 160 Itr/min 42.2 USgal/min -3.0m *1340 *1340
For swing and blade Fixed displacement gear OPERATING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) -9' *2970 *2970
Maximum flow 60 Itr/min 15.9 USgal/min *Load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lift capacity or 75% of tipping load.
Auxiliary Hydraulic flow (opt.) 113 Itr/min 29.9 USgal/min Operating weight including 1720 mm 5'8" arm, bucket with
Valve rating : 0.28 m3 0.37 yd3 capacity, blade, operator, lubricant,
Relief valve setting for implement 270 kg/cm2 3839psi full fuel tank, and standard equipment. STANDARD EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Relief valve setting for swing and blade 210 kg/cm2 2986psi • Air cleaner, single element • Ashtray • Air cleaner, double element • Fire extinguisher
Bucket digging force (ISO) 6250 kg 13780 lb Shoe Width Operating Weight • Cooling fan, suction type • Water separator • Suspension seat • Travel alarm
Arm crowd force (ISO) • Rear view mirror, RH • One-touch decelerator • Air conditioner • Tool kit
450 mm 17.7" 7670 kg 16,910 lb • Window washer, front • Shoes, • Sunvisor • Shoes,
with arm length 1720 mm 5'8" 3960 kg 8730 lb --- 450mm 17.7" Road-Liner
• Rigid seat --- 450mm 17.7" Triple grouser
• Seat belt • Blade --- 450mm 17.7" Rubber
ELECTRIC SYSTEM • Heater & Defroster
Bucket Capacity m3 yd3 0.09 0.12 0.12 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.28 0.37 0.34 0.45
Operating voltage 24 V COOLANT AND LUBRICANT CAPACITY Width, without Sidecutter mm in 350 14 450 18 550 22 650 26 725 29
Battery 55 Ah _
Width, with Sidecutter mm in 450 18 550 22 650 26 750 30
Alternator 25 A Fuel tank 125 Itr 33 USgal
Starter 3.0 kW Radiator 10.5 Itr 2.8 USgal
Engine Oil (Refilling) 7.5(7.0) Itr 2.0(1.8) USgal
SWING SYSTEM Hydraulic (Refilling) 120(64) Itr 31.7(16.9) USgal
ROAD-LINER (optional)
Driven method Hydrostatic
Swing speed 10.0 rpm
Ideal performance has been achieved with combining the merits
180-degree swing width 2540 mm 8'4" Reinforced type
of rubber and the strengths of steel in the new Road-Liner shoes.
Dimensions Working Range Road-Liners can last up to twice as long as conventional rubber
400 1'4''

1200 3'11'' Rubber thickness has been upgraded using

'

tracks under most normal operating conditions.

1'
4'

a new type of core bar, and this section that

40
1030 3'5'' 1065 3'6''

12

Similar to all rubber tracks, pave- is often sheared has been reinforced.
2320 7'7''

ment is not easily damaged.

7330 24'1''

Replacement is fast and easy.

5460 17'11''
750 2'6''

5260 17'3''

Repair cost reductions are possible

125 5''

0
'
130
4'3'

by replacing only the damaged or

380 1'3''

2330 7'8'' 6060 19'11''

worn-out shoes, which differs from
1170 3'10'' 4145 13'7'' 1915 6'3'' the need to replace a full rubber or
steel track.
3190 10'6''

245 9.6''
4230 13'10''
3795 12'5''
2730 8'11''
2325 8'1''
360 1'2''

20 0.8'' 1745 5'9''

735 2'5''
470 1'7''

450 1'6''
1870 6'2'' 2235 7'4''
2320 7'7'' 2840 9'7'' 2440
(8feet)
6240 20'6''
6400 21'0''

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OPERATOR
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EASY
ASY
COMPACT HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

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ENVIRONMENT
NVIRONMENT MMAINTENANCE
AINTENANCE
Comfortable operator’s cab Thin potentiometer adopted and built in Hydraulic hose built in
The cab offers comfort and space to help the operator
become even more confident and productive. The
ergonomically designed features help reduce fatigue
and increase focus on the job at hand. The low noise
levels of the engine helps reduce fatigue and can make
the operator even more comfortable.

Low noise design cab

73dB(A) Engine hood can be Air cleaner with easily

opened and closed replaceable element
even in confined
areas
Control pattern Aluminum oil cooler and
change valve(optional) radiator are corrosion
resistant and easy to clean

One fuel system

inspection window
for fast and easy
maintenance
Whether you are
comfortable with ISO or
SAE control patterns, Window washer tank is
Photo:Rigid seat
you can easily and easy to check and refill
consciously change from
one to the other.
Upper-rail type sliding Housing the wiper Air conditioner Smaller and longer lasting hydraulic
door opens and closes motor has greatly Large capacity air oil filter: Ecowhite element
smoothly improved visibility conditioning system
Wide-opening side
combined with carefully
hood makes daily
placed vents provide Easy check of battery liquid level
inspection simpler
optimum cool air flow.

Large and accessible toolbox

Main valve can be Work equipment greasing interval is

easily inspected 250h (100h for armtop only)

Large fuel filler with strainer Inclined track frame top DT connector Face seal
Waterproof seal
Standard equipment Suspension seat Waterproof seal
(optional)

Waterproof seal
O-ring face seals having
Water-resistant DT high sealing performance
Larger opening reduces The track frame is connectors are used for are used for the hydraulic
fuel back splash. sloped so that dirt the parts which water will piping joints.
Defroster Cup holder Ceiling window will not be accumu- be splashed over.
late and can be
removed easily.

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