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Used Komatsu Excavators
Used Komatsu Excavators for Sale, PC200, PC210, PC360 & More
Liehuang's used Komatsu excavators are prepared for importers who need a clean, resale-ready 20-ton-class workhorse without relying on the dashboard hour reading alone. We export inspected and repainted Komatsu PC-series machines (PC35 through PC490) by the container, with photos, working videos, undercarriage notes, and condition reports available before shipment.
Request a Quote PC35–PC490
- Model range in stock PC35–PC490
- PC200 flagship class ~20 t
- Condition file Photos + working video
- 40HC Container consolidation
- Documented Multi-point inspection report
- Genuine Komatsu parts availability
Why Importers Choose Export-Ready Repainted Komatsu Excavators
When an importer needs an affordable mid-size hydraulic crawler in the 20-ton class, the default pick is still a used Komatsu PC200 or PC220. There is good reason for that: it is a durable workhorse with strong resale demand, familiar controls, and a wide genuine-parts footprint in many overseas markets.
For export buyers, the practical question is not whether the machine looks untouched or whether the dashboard shows a low number. The better question is whether the excavator starts cleanly, moves smoothly, has acceptable undercarriage wear, presents well after repainting, and comes with enough photos and video for a buyer to judge before shipment:
Check 1, Treat the meter as a reference.
The dashboard hour reading is useful, but it should not carry the whole buying decision. On second-hand excavators, panel replacement, electrical repair, previous maintenance, and long service history can all make the meter less meaningful by itself. We help importers judge the machine by cold start, hydraulic response, swing and travel performance, cab wear, undercarriage condition, photos, and working video.
Check 2, Undercarriage cost matters.
Tracks, rollers, idlers, and sprockets are often the biggest wear-cost item on a crawler excavator. A clean repaint improves presentation, but resale confidence still depends on visible undercarriage condition, track tension, roller wear, sprocket teeth, and travel performance. That is why we document these points before a buyer confirms the order.
Check 3, Buy prepared and inspected, not just cheap.
Do not judge a used Komatsu only by country of origin, paint condition, or a low headline price. A China-prepared machine can be a practical choice when the seller shows real machine photos, operating video, repaint condition, undercarriage details, loading records, and third-party inspection support when needed. What matters is whether the excavator is presentable, mechanically stable, and ready for resale in the buyer's local market.
The practical part: low hours do not automatically mean a better machine
Importers make better decisions when they treat the hour meter as one reference point instead of the full story. A well-maintained higher-hour machine can be easier to resell than a low-hour machine with weak hydraulics, poor undercarriage, or rough operation. In Liehuang's grading system, maintenance evidence, cold start behavior, hydraulic response, undercarriage condition, cab wear, repaint finish, and working video carry more weight than a single dashboard number.
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The Komatsu PC-Series Lineup: Models, Sizes & Used Prices
Komatsu's PC series ranges from 'mini excavators' around 3 tonnes to production beasts at 49 tonnes — and Komatsu's machine classes follow the ISO 6165 earth-moving machinery classification. The model is the quickest entry into the class your interested in; and most newer Komatsu dash numbers include KOMTRAX on the standard package. The list below will map any common model to its weight class, net power output, operating weight, max dig-depth, approximate US used-market price reference and appropriate job, use this list as a filter, before you set eyes on any listing. The most costly error a buyer can make here's judging on price value alone - buying the wrong class means double the expense, because you'll use fuel and hours to work an oversized machine and you'll suffer delays waiting on an undersized one; the class matched by Liehuang to the actual tasks at hand is the single largest driver for cost-per-hour.
Specs per Komatsu / RitchieSpecs
| Model | Class | Net power | Operating weight | Max dig depth | Indicative US used price* | Best-fit work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC30 / PC35MR | Mini 3–4 t | ~24 hp | ~7,000 lb | ~3.1 m | $18k–35k | Urban utility, landscaping |
| PC55MR | Compact 5 t | ~39 hp | ~11,000 lb | ~3.8 m | $25k–45k | Tight sites, drainage |
| PC78US | Compact 8 t | ~58 hp | ~17,000 lb | ~4.4 m | $35k–60k | Short-tail, near walls |
| PC88MR | Compact 8–9 t | ~68 hp | ~18,000 lb | ~4.7 m | $40k–70k | Reduced-tail urban |
| PC130-8 | Mid 13 t | 95 hp | ~28,500 lb | 4.98 m | $45k–80k | Utilities, small site prep |
| PC138US-8 | Mid 14 t (short-tail) | 91.7 hp | ~29,700–30,540 lb | 5.48 m | $40k–90k | Trench-box, roadside |
| PC170LC-11 | Mid 18–21 t | 121 hp | ~40,000–47,000 lb | 6.25 m | $60k–120k | General construction |
| PC200 / PC210LC | Mid 20–24 t | 148–165 hp | ~44,100–52,000 lb | 6.1–6.62 m | $25k–112k | The all-rounder — bulk dig, utilities |
| PC240LC-11 | Mid 25–28 t | 189 hp | ~54,500–60,600 lb | 7.32 m | $90k–180k | Deep trenching, mass earthworks |
| PC290 / PC300 | Large 30–33 t | ~242 hp | ~70,000 lb | ~7.7 m | $120k–230k | Heavy lifting, large attachments |
| PC360LC-11 | Large 36 t | 271 hp | ~79,000–81,000 lb | 8.18 m | $70k–250k | Earthmoving, pipe-laying |
| PC490LC-11 | Large 46–49 t | 359 hp | ~102,800 lb | 9.19 m | $150k–350k+ | Quarry, high-volume loading |
Mini-class HP, weight & digging depths listed here are typical published values; PC130-8 / PC138US-8 / PC170 / PC200 / PC210 / PC240 / PC360 / PC490 figures are taken from published Komatsu and RitchieSpecs documents. Used-price bands are for estimation of US used purchase price and aren't Liehuang sale offers - ask for a quote including shipping to your port!
Choose a PC130–PC170 if…
You run utilities, trenching or confined urban sites and need lower transport cost and easier operator availability. The PC138US short-tail fits roadside and near-wall work.
Choose a PC200-class if…
You want one machine that does most of the jobsite, bulk excavation, foundations, loading trucks. The 20-ton PC200/PC210 is the most traded, best-supported class on the used market.
Choose a PC360–PC490 if…
You move volume, quarry, mining, large demolition or pipe-laying. Budget for higher fuel and undercarriage cost, and verify hours and structure carefully at this size.
Komatsu PC200 Deep-Dive: Specs, Weight & Dash-Number Generations
The Komatsu PC200 is a 20-ton-class hydraulic crawler excavator with about 148 hp net power, an operating weight near 44,100 lb (~20 t), and a maximum digging depth around 6.1 m (20 ft). This is the world's most commonly-seen used Komatsu, which makes getting the dash number right incredibly important; a "PC200" could mean a 1990s-vintage -3 or a fully modern -11 machine, and the dash number refers directly to the engine version, the emission tier and the cab electronics installed on the unit. Buying a "PC200" but receiving a Tier 3 -8 is a costly error, since it's turned away from US or European import controls, emission rules gate the engine, not the chassis. Liehuang matches the dash generation to your destination so the machine clears on arrival.
The figures we show for a Komatsu PC200 - dimensions, working weight and power output - are the primary specs influencing the machine's fitness to job role for civil engineering and general construction duties. Although options for varying booms & arms & track shoe widths are available, the general PC200 design represents a successful blend of digging output and fuel economy, the main reason why this is almost the standard choice for an investment in a 20-tonne, whether you plan buying 2016 spec or a latest-generation machine.
PC200 Dash-Generation Decoder
Read the suffix before you read the price. This decoder maps the PC200 generations to the engine, emission tier and what changed the difference between a machine your market can import and one it will refuse at customs.
| Generation | Approx. years | Engine family | Emission tier | What changed / watch for |
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| PC200-3 / -5 | 1980s–early 90s | S6D95 / 6D102 class | Pre-regulation | Legacy; parts thinner, value buys only |
| PC200-6 | ~1995–2002 | SAA6D102E | Pre / Tier 1 | Workhorse era; check hours honestly |
| PC200-7 | ~2002–2006 | SAA6D102E-2 (~143 hp) | Tier 2 | Strong global parts; popular export unit |
| PC200-8 | ~2007–2013 | SAA6D107E-1 (148 hp) | Tier 3 | Export-viable to non-regulated markets; not US/EU |
| PC200-10M0 | ~2014–2019 | SAA6D107E-3 | Tier 4 Interim/Final | DPF/DEF; US/EU import-eligible |
| PC200-11 | ~2019–present | SAA6D107E-7 | Tier 4 Final / Stage V | Newest electronics; highest residual value |
Spec glossary, what these numbers mean
power available to the dig cycle after fan and accessory parasitic losses, the number that drives the dig force.
machine-ready mass with a standard bucket and operator; heavier gives better stability and breakout.
maximum depth below grade with the standard arm.
Komatsu generation suffix (-7/-8/-10/-11) that identifies the engine, emission tier and electronics.
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Komatsu vs Caterpillar: 20-Ton Value Compared
The question every buyer asks: Is Komatsu cheaper than Caterpillar? On purchase price, yes, Komatsu machines run about 5–10% lower than equivalent Caterpillar models new, and used Komatsu listings sit lower than CAT. The trade-off is resale: Caterpillar retains value better, with used CAT often selling 10–20% higher than an equivalent Komatsu. For an importer reselling into a price-sensitive market, that "Komatsu discount" is the margin. Here's the 20-ton matchup, head to head.
| Factor | Komatsu PC200-class | Cat 320-class | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | ~20 t, 148 hp | ~20 t, ~162 hp | Same job class |
| New price (indicative) | $140k–230k | $160k–250k | Komatsu 5–10% lower |
| Used price (indicative) | $25k–75k | $32k–85k | Lower entry cost on Komatsu |
| Fuel / operating economy | Stronger | Good | Komatsu edge on running cost |
| Resale value retention | Good | Higher (10–20%) | CAT holds value; Komatsu buys cheaper |
| Global parts footprint | Wide (ex. final drive on older PC200) | Wide | Both well-supported |
Read the matrix against your strategy. If you're buying to use and run Komatsu's lower entry price and better fuel economy win on cost-per-hour, If however you're buying partly to resell into a CAT-loyal market several years down the line, add in CAT's resale premium and compare total costs. Rated to comparable bucket capacities under ISO 7451, the two are a genuine like-for-like; for most general construction uses, the PC200's lower landed cost and parts ubiquity make it the better-margin import - which is why it's the most-sold 20-ton machine Liehuang sells.
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Buying & Exporting Used Komatsu from China: Price, Lead Time & Container Logistics
Sticker price is the smallest part of an import decision. Opaque pricing is where import budgets blow up - low sticker price hiding 5-figure freight, broker and trucking fees; the hidden costs of a customs rejected machine. Your real cost is landed price, emission eligibility for your market, and how smoothly it passes customs. Liehuang prices and documents around all three, because the surprises that kill deals happen at the port, not the showroom.
Landed cost: the numbers buyers actually report
Machine cost is one line of the invoice. To frame the rest, here's what real buyers report on a typical mid-size Komatsu import (useful reference; non-quote):
- 40HC ocean freight (China → US West Coast) ~$3,500 Varies by route & season
- Customs broker ~$1,200 Per shipment
- Inland trucking (~100 mi) ~$1,400 Distance-dependent
- US import duty on excavators None Excavators enter duty-free into the US
*US-market reference figures reported by importers (heavy-equipment forums), shown to frame total cost. Your route, port and broker will affect your real cost; request a container-load & landed-cost quote to your destination.
Emission eligibility, check before you buy
This is the line that strands machines at customs. The US requires EPA Tier 4 Final and the EU/UK require Stage V—a non-compliant engine is rejected at the border. As a rule, a dash -10 Komatsu is typically Tier 4 Final / Stage V; dash -8 and earlier is typically Tier 3. Many markets across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Middle East don't impose these tiers, so a well-priced Tier 3 PC200-8 can be the right machine where Tier 3 compliance is sufficient, but you must confirm your own market's rules. We match the dash generation to your destination so you never import a machine your customs will turn away.
How we consolidate and ship
We load by the 40-foot high-cube container, consolidate multiple smaller units where it lowers your per-machine freight, and prepare the documentation set - commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and the inspection report - on FOB or CIF terms (HS code 8429.52 for tracked excavators). Lead time runs from machine selection through inspection, loading and sailing; we confirm a date in writing before deposit. Genuine Komatsu parts can ship alongside the machine, and we pre-flag any final-drive items that warrant a spare.
For importers managing cash flow, Liehuang can discuss financing and staged-payment options on multi-unit orders - a well-chosen used Komatsu is a working investment, and we structure the deal to protect it.
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How much does a Komatsu PC200 weigh?
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Can I rely only on the hour meter when buying a used excavator?
The hour meter is only one reference point. For a used excavator, importers should also review startup video, working video, hydraulic response, undercarriage photos, cab wear, repaint finish, loading records, and third-party inspection when needed. Request a Quote: Get a Container-Load and Landed-Cost Quote →
Is Komatsu cheaper than Caterpillar?
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Did the machine come with an EPA-approved engine and a legitimate emission label?
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Which is better, the Komatsu PC200 or the Cat 320?
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What is the average useful life before expensive repairs like the undercarriage?
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Are genuine Komatsu parts available for older PC200 machines?
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What does a used Komatsu excavator cost, and what is the price range in 2026?
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