Komatsu PC78

Used Komatsu PC78: What Import Buyers Should Check

Komatsu PC78 should not be treated as a generic used excavator purchase. Ultra-short tail-swing work where buyers need more machine than PC60 but still value compact movement. Komatsu buyers often compare fuel use, hydraulic smoothness and resale against Hitachi, Caterpillar and Kobelco machines in the same weight range.

Komatsu PC78 sits in the compact-to-light crawler range, so buyers usually balance digging depth, stability and inland transport cost. It is often compared with Komatsu PC60 for the smaller step and Komatsu PC120 when more reach, weight or capacity is needed. A serious quote should be backed by current photos, operating video, year and hour confirmation, attachment list and loading-port plan.

Best Jobs for the Komatsu PC78

For Komatsu PC78, the right deal is usually the unit that balances reach, stability and condition proof without pushing freight cost too high. Typical work includes urban utility work, foundations, site preparation, trenching and jobs near walls or traffic.

A low yard price can become expensive after inland trucking, port handling, repainting, bucket replacement and ocean freight are added. Buyers need exact-machine photos, video, year, hours and shipment cost before committing.

Inspection Points That Change the Quote

Tail-swing damage, cab glass, DPF/emission system condition, hydraulic modes and final drive wear. Ask for cold-start footage, hydraulic cycle video, swing and travel video, undercarriage close-ups and a clear meter-panel photo.

Ask for the machine turning, digging under load, traveling in both directions and holding the boom still. Fresh paint and still photos cannot prove pump response, final-drive noise or linkage play.

Quote Checklist Before Payment

• Confirm the exact Komatsu PC78 year and meter photo before quoting.
• Match the bucket, breaker lines and coupler to the buyer’s first job.
• Check undercarriage close-ups instead of relying on repaint quality.
• Compare inland freight, port handling and ocean freight before deposit.
• Record cold-start smoke, idle sound and hydraulic cycle speed on video.
• Verify the 8,250 kg reference against the actual nameplate when possible.
• Review tail-swing damage during live video inspection.
• Separate optional repainting, spare bucket and spare parts from the base FOB quote.
• Hold final payment until loading photos and shipping documents are confirmed.
• Ask whether the stock unit includes manuals, extra attachments or service records.
• Photograph the serial plate and engine plate when the buyer needs import files.
• Note any oil leak, welded repair or missing guard before the proforma invoice is issued.

Reference Specs for Quote Comparison

Use these fixed model references for comparison only. Confirm stock-specific year, hours, bucket set, cosmetic condition and service history from the actual available unit.

Estimated FOB Price and Next Step

Estimated FOB reference: US$18,000-30,000. This is a B2B used-machine reference range, not a checkout price. Final quotation depends on year, hours, undercarriage condition, attachment package, repainting request, current stock and destination port.

Liehuang can provide updated photos, walkaround video, inspection notes and FOB or CIF shipping options for the real machine available now. Wider stock can also be reviewed in the Used Komatsu Excavators category.