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Komatsu PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8 specifications

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Komatsu PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
PC138US-8
Net Power
91.7 hp
Operating Weight
30,540 lb
PC138US-11
Net Power
97.3 hp
Operating Weight
30,600 lb
PC138USLC-2
Net Power
91.2 hp
Operating Weight
32,568 lb
PC138USLC-8
Net Power
92 hp
Operating Weight
31,504 lb
PC138USLC8
Net Power
92 hp
Operating Weight
31,107 lb
PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
KomatsuPC138US-8 to PC138USLC86PC138US-8, PC138US-8, PC138US-11, PC138USLC-2, PC138USLC-8, and PC138USLC8
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Ground Clearance1.3 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft1.4 ft1.3 ft1.33 ft
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Height To Top Of Cab9.24 ft9.24 ft9.24 ft9.31 ft9.24 ft9.25 ft
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft8.17 ft8.6 ft8.5 ft8.5 ft
Length Of Track On Ground11.85 ft11.85 ft10.4 ft10.31 ft10.33 ft
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Tail Swing Radius4.86 ft4.86 ft4.86 ft5.1 ft5.07 ft15.08 ft
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft2.96 ft2.96 ft2.11 ft2.96 ft2.92 ft
SpecificationPC138US-8
Track Gauge6.53 ft
Track Length On Ground9.45 ft
Overall Height9.36 ft
Overall Length23.82 ft
Overall Track Width8.17 ft
Undercarriage
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side112222
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Max Travel Speed3.2 mph3.17 mph3.2 mph3.17 mph3.2 mph
Number Of Shoes Per Side4343464646
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8
Drawbar Pull27,560 lb27,558 lb27,560 lb2,810,112 lb
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side778888
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11
Shoe Size19.69 in19.69 in
SpecificationPC138US-8
Seal Of TrackSealed track
Shoe Typetriple grouser
Number Of Shoes (Each Side)43
Track AdjusterHydraulic
Track FrameBox-section
Centre FrameX-frame
SpecificationPC138US-11
Track Gauge6.53 ft
Engine
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8
Number Of Cylinders44444
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-7SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Net Power91.7 hp97.3 hp91.2 hp92 hp92 hp
Gross Power96.6 hp97.4 hp96.6 hp97 hp97 hp
AspirationTurbocharged, and air-to-air aftercooledTurbochargedTurbochargedTurbocharged, and air-to-air aftercooledTurbocharged, and air-to-air aftercooled
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2
Power Measured @2,200 rpm2,200 rpm2,050 rpm2,200 rpm
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Displacement199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in
SpecificationPC138US-8
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J199596.7 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 924991.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-SAE J134991.8 hp
Lubrication SystemMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication; Filter-Full-flow
Starter Motor4.5 kW
Battery64 Ah/2 x 12 V
Engine TypeWater-cooled,4-cycle
Air CleanerDry-type with double elements and auto dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
GovernorAll-speed control, electronic
Alternator35 A/24 V amps
Bore And Stroke95 mm x 115 mm 3.74\" x 4.53\"
Fan Drive TypeMechanical
Fuel SystemDirect injection
SpecificationPC138US-11PC138USLC-2
Engine MakeKomatsuKomatsu
Bore3.8 in3.8 in
Stroke4.6 in4.6 in
Operational
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Operating Weight30,540 lb30,600 lb32,568 lb31,504 lb31,107 lb
Fuel Capacity51.5 gal52.9 gal52.8 gal52.9 gal52.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity2.9 gal3.1 gal2.9 gal3 gal2.9 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal0.7 gal0.7 gal3.8 gal0.7 gal
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138USLC-8
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.3 gal0.7 gal
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity18.2 gal18.3 gal18.3 gal18.2 gal
SpecificationPC138US-8
Boom Size15.1 ft
Boom TypeStandard
Arm Size8.3 ft
Bucket Size – Kga Standard Gp0.7 yd3
Arm TypeStandard
Maximum Reach @ Ground Level26.9 ft
Digging Depth – Maximum18 ft
Swing Radius4.9 ft
Arm Crowd Force – ISO6300
Digging Reach – Maximum27.3 ft
Bucket Crowd Force – ISO9500
SpecificationPC138US-11PC138USLC-2
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity64 gpm64 gpm
Swing Mechanism
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Swing Speed11 rpm11 rpm11 rpm11 rpm11 rpm
SpecificationPC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Swing Torque24,340 lb-ft21,627 lb-ft2,206 lb-ft21,627 lb-ft
Swing System
SpecificationPC138US-8
Swing ReductionPlanetary gear
Swing Circle LubricationGrease-bathed
Driven ByHydraulic motor
Swing LockWet, multiple-disc brake
Driveline
SpecificationPC138US-8
Drawbar Pull, Maximum (Kg)12500
Gradeability70 %
Travel Speed2.9/5.1
Capacities
SpecificationPC138US-8
Swing Drive0.7 gal
Fuel Tank51.6 gal
Final Drive0.6 gal
Engine Oil3 gal
Radiator3.3 gal
Hydraulic18.3 gal
Weights
SpecificationPC138US-8
Operating Weight30,534 lb
Bucket Weight - Kga Gp992.1 lb
Quick Hitch Weight – Kga392.5 lb
Hydraulic System
SpecificationPC138US-8
Hydraulic System TypeHydrauMind System
Selectable Work Modes5
Economy Sub-Mode Selections4
Main Pump TypeVariable displacement, axial piston
Maximum Flow Rate63.8 gpm
Hydraulic Motor (Travel)2 x piston motor with parking brake
Hydraulic Motor (Swing)1 x piston motor with swing holding brake
Brakes
SpecificationPC138US-8
Parking BrakeWet, multiple-disc
Service BrakeHydraulic lock
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
SpecificationPC138US-11PC138USLC-2
Shipping Length Of Unit23.82 ft24.3 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit9.36 ft9.4 ft
Max Cutting Height30.65 ft30.8 ft
Max Loading Height22.45 ft22.5 ft
Max Reach Along Ground26.84 ft26.1 ft
SpecificationPC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft16.11 ft16.08 ft16.08 ft
Max Digging Depth17.98 ft18 ft17.98 ft18 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1(Mono Boom) Arm - 2.5 mArm - 8.2 ft in250015.08 ft 4600mm / 15.08 ft 4600mm
Buckets
SpecificationPC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8
Maximum Bucket Capacity1 yd31 yd3
SpecificationPC138USLC-8
Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd3
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8102
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Ground Clearance1.3 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft1.4 ft1.3 ft1.33 ft
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Height To Top Of Cab9.24 ft9.24 ft9.24 ft9.31 ft9.24 ft9.25 ft
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Tail Swing Radius4.86 ft4.86 ft4.86 ft5.1 ft5.07 ft15.08 ft
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft2.96 ft2.96 ft2.11 ft2.96 ft2.92 ft
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side112222
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side778888
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8
Number Of Cylinders44444
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-7SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5
What changesPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2
Power Measured @2,200 rpm2,200 rpm2,050 rpm2,200 rpm
Ratios
FigurePC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight3.03.03.22.82.93.0
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.56 gal0.56 gal0.54 gal0.58 gal0.58 gal0.57 gal

PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8: owner reports

Related account: “Shutdown after switching off, a thumb that stopped and jumpy hydraulics”: PC138US-10.

PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumsfull-size excavatorKomatsu and the PC138US line that the PC138US-8, PC138US-11, PC138USLC-2, PC138USLC-8 belongs to (no title names the exact model)26
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Title topicTitles
fuel system4
hydraulics4
electrical and sensors3
Topic in the titleThreadsShare of matching threads
fuel system415%
hydraulics415%
electrical and sensors312%
Used market for the PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderKomatsu full-size excavator42
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
PC138US-8132007 to 2023$18,210$109,074$56,2961,350
PC138US-11292016 to 2023$54,299$129,500$87,1072,002
PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
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2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionKomatsu together with the full-size excavator PC138US-8, PC138US-11, PC138USLC-2, PC138USLC-8No matching recall in this search

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Komatsu PC138US-8 to PC138USLC8: Configuration records

PC138US-8
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.3 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.24 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground11.85 ft
Tail Swing Radius4.86 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft
Track Length On Ground9.45 ft
Overall Height9.36 ft
Overall Length23.82 ft
Overall Track Width8.17 ft
Undercarriage
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side1
Max Travel Speed3.2 mph
Drawbar Pull27,560 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side7
Shoe Size19.69 in
Seal Of TrackSealed track
Shoe Typetriple grouser
Number Of Shoes (Each Side)43
Track AdjusterHydraulic
Track FrameBox-section
Centre FrameX-frame
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5
Net Power91.7 hp
Gross Power96.6 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Displacement199 cu in
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J199596.7 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 924991.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-SAE J134991.8 hp
Lubrication SystemMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication; Filter-Full-flow
Starter Motor4.5 kW
Battery64 Ah/2 x 12 V
Engine TypeWater-cooled,4-cycle
Air CleanerDry-type with double elements and auto dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
GovernorAll-speed control, electronic
AspirationTurbocharged, and air-to-air aftercooled
Alternator35 A/24 V amps
Bore And Stroke95 mm x 115 mm 3.74" x 4.53"
Fan Drive TypeMechanical
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Operational
Fuel Capacity51.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity18.2 gal
Engine Oil Capacity2.9 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Boom Size15.1 ft
Boom TypeStandard
Arm Size8.3 ft
Bucket Size – Kga Standard Gp0.7 yd3
Arm TypeStandard
Maximum Reach @ Ground Level26.9 ft
Digging Depth – Maximum18 ft
Swing Radius4.9 ft
Arm Crowd Force – ISO6300
Digging Reach – Maximum27.3 ft
Bucket Crowd Force – ISO9500
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing System
Swing ReductionPlanetary gear
Swing Circle LubricationGrease-bathed
Driven ByHydraulic motor
Swing LockWet, multiple-disc brake
Driveline
Drawbar Pull, Maximum (Kg)12500
Gradeability70 %
Travel Speed2.9/5.1
Capacities
Swing Drive0.7 gal
Fuel Tank51.6 gal
Final Drive0.6 gal
Engine Oil3 gal
Radiator3.3 gal
Hydraulic18.3 gal
Weights
Bucket Weight - Kga Gp992.1 lb
Quick Hitch Weight – Kga392.5 lb
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System TypeHydrauMind System
Selectable Work Modes5
Economy Sub-Mode Selections4
Main Pump TypeVariable displacement, axial piston
Maximum Flow Rate63.8 gpm
Hydraulic Motor (Travel)2 x piston motor with parking brake
Hydraulic Motor (Swing)1 x piston motor with swing holding brake
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet, multiple-disc
Service BrakeHydraulic lock
Additional specifications
Track Gauge6.53 ft
Operating Weight30,540 lb
PC138US-11
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.3 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.24 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground11.85 ft
Tail Swing Radius4.86 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft
Undercarriage
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side2
Max Travel Speed3.17 mph
Drawbar Pull27,558 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side8
Shoe Size19.69 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-7
Net Power97.3 hp
Gross Power97.4 hp
Power Measured @2,050 rpm
Displacement199 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged
Engine MakeKomatsu
Bore3.8 in
Stroke4.6 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity52.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity18.3 gal
Engine Oil Capacity3.1 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity64 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing Torque24,340 lb-ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit23.82 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit9.36 ft
Max Cutting Height30.65 ft
Max Loading Height22.45 ft
Max Reach Along Ground26.84 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft
Max Digging Depth17.98 ft
Additional specifications
Track Gauge6.53 ft
Operating Weight30,600 lb
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1(Mono Boom) Arm - 2.5 m

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PC138USLC-2
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.4 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.31 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.6 ft
Length Of Track On Ground10.4 ft
Tail Swing Radius5.1 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.11 ft
Undercarriage
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side2
Max Travel Speed3.2 mph
Drawbar Pull27,560 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side46
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side8
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5
Net Power91.2 hp
Gross Power96.6 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Displacement199 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged
Engine MakeKomatsu
Bore3.8 in
Stroke4.6 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity52.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity2.9 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity64 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing Torque21,627 lb-ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit24.3 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit9.4 ft
Max Cutting Height30.8 ft
Max Loading Height22.5 ft
Max Reach Along Ground26.1 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.11 ft
Max Digging Depth18 ft
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity1 yd3
Additional specifications
Operating Weight32,568 lb
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm - 8.2 ft in

Source

PC138USLC-8
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.3 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.24 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.5 ft
Length Of Track On Ground10.31 ft
Tail Swing Radius5.07 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft
Undercarriage
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side2
Max Travel Speed3.17 mph
Drawbar Pull2,810,112 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side46
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side8
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5
Net Power92 hp
Gross Power97 hp
Displacement199 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged, and air-to-air aftercooled
Operational
Fuel Capacity52.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity18.3 gal
Engine Oil Capacity3 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity3.8 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing Torque2,206 lb-ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft
Max Digging Depth17.98 ft
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity1 yd3
Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd3
Additional specifications
Operating Weight31,504 lb
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 12500

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PC138USLC8
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.33 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.25 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.5 ft
Length Of Track On Ground10.33 ft
Tail Swing Radius15.08 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.92 ft
Undercarriage
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side2
Max Travel Speed3.2 mph
Number Of Shoes Per Side46
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side8
Engine
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5
Net Power92 hp
Gross Power97 hp
Displacement199 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged, and air-to-air aftercooled
Operational
Fuel Capacity52.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity18.2 gal
Engine Oil Capacity2.9 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing Torque21,627 lb-ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft
Max Digging Depth18 ft
Additional specifications
Operating Weight31,107 lb
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 115.08 ft 4600mm / 15.08 ft 4600mm

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Compare Komatsu PC138US-8, PC138US-8, PC138US-11, PC138USLC-2, PC138USLC-8, PC138USLC8
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Ground Clearance1.3 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft1.4 ft1.3 ft1.33 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.24 ft9.24 ft9.24 ft9.31 ft9.24 ft9.25 ft
Tail Swing Radius4.86 ft4.86 ft4.86 ft5.1 ft5.07 ft15.08 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft2.96 ft2.96 ft2.11 ft2.96 ft2.92 ft
Undercarriage
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side112222
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side778888
Engine
SpecificationPC138US-8PC138US-8PC138US-11PC138USLC-2PC138USLC-8PC138USLC8
Engine ModelSAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-7SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5SAA4D95LE-5
Displacement199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in199 cu in

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