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Caterpillar 330 vs Komatsu PC290LC-11
Published specs and dimensions of two large excavators side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The Caterpillar 330 is 4,519 lb (2,050 kg) lighter, 8 in (200 mm) narrower, 5 in (125 mm) taller and 6 in (155 mm) longer than the Komatsu PC290LC-11.
- Net power: 203.7 kW / 273 hp (Caterpillar 330) vs 147 kW / 197 hp (Komatsu PC290LC-11); Caterpillar 330 is higher.
- Track length on ground: 3,990 mm / 13 ft 1 in (Caterpillar 330) vs 4,030 mm / 13 ft 3 in (Komatsu PC290LC-11); Komatsu PC290LC-11 is higher.
- Track length (overall): 4,860 mm / 15 ft 11 in (Caterpillar 330) vs 4,955 mm / 16 ft 3 in (Komatsu PC290LC-11); Komatsu PC290LC-11 is higher.
- Shoe / track width: 600 mm / 23.6 in (Caterpillar 330) vs 800 mm / 31.5 in (Komatsu PC290LC-11); Komatsu PC290LC-11 is higher.
- Ground clearance: 490 mm / 19.3 in (Caterpillar 330) vs 495 mm / 19.5 in (Komatsu PC290LC-11); Komatsu PC290LC-11 is higher.
- Tail swing radius: 3,130 mm / 10 ft 3 in (Caterpillar 330) vs 3,020 mm / 9 ft 11 in (Komatsu PC290LC-11); Caterpillar 330 is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
Caterpillar 330 specs Komatsu PC290LC-11 specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Caterpillar 330 Trailer fit: Komatsu PC290LC-11
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Caterpillar 330 | Komatsu PC290LC-11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 30,400 kg | 32,450 kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | 10,420 mm | 10,265 mm |
| Overall width | 3,190 mm | 3,390 mm |
| Overall height | 3,400 mm | 3,275 mm |
| Transport height | Not captured | 3,295 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | 2,590 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Track length on ground | 3,990 mm | 4,030 mm |
| Track length (overall) | 4,860 mm | 4,955 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 600 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 490 mm | 495 mm |
| Tail swing radius | 3,130 mm | 3,020 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Steel track, long undercarriage | Crawler (steel tracks) |
| Track rollers / shoes per side | 9 | 8 track rollers, 2 carrier rollers, 48 shoes per side |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 58 kPa | ≈ 45.1 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | Cat C7.1 | Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 |
| Net power | 203.7 kW | 147 kW |
| Gross power | Not captured | 159 kW |
| Displacement | 7.01 L | 6.69 L |
| Rated speed | Not captured | 2,050 rpm |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 560 L/min | 479 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 35 MPa | 37.3 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Max digging depth | 7,240 mm | 6,820 mm |
| Max reach (at ground) | 10,680 mm | 10,450 mm |
| Dump height / clearance | 6,950 mm | 7,375 mm |
| Breakout / digging force | ≈ 179 kN | 198 kN |
| Max travel speed | 5.3 km/h | 5.5 km/h |
Configurations.
Caterpillar 330: Long undercarriage, 6.15 m reach boom, R3.2 m (R3.2CB2) stick, 1.76 m³ HD bucket, 600 mm triple-grouser shoes, 6700 kg counterweight; Cat C7.1, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.
Komatsu PC290LC-11: PC290LC-11 (non-iMC), 800 mm triple-grouser shoes (standard), 6,150 mm one-piece boom, 3,200 mm arm, 1.63 m³ SAE heaped bucket; EPA Tier 4 Final