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Caterpillar 352 vs Komatsu PC490LC-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 352 is 44 lb (20 kg) lighter, 1 ft 5 in (425 mm) narrower, 2 in (40 mm) taller and 2 in (40 mm) shorter than the Komatsu PC490LC-11.
- Net power: 330 kW / 443 hp (Caterpillar 352) vs 268 kW / 359 hp (Komatsu PC490LC-11); Caterpillar 352 is higher.
- Track length on ground: 4,360 mm / 14 ft 4 in (Caterpillar 352) vs 4,350 mm / 14 ft 3 in (Komatsu PC490LC-11); Caterpillar 352 is higher.
- Track length (overall): 5,370 mm / 17 ft 7 in (Caterpillar 352) vs 5,385 mm / 17 ft 8 in (Komatsu PC490LC-11); Komatsu PC490LC-11 is higher.
- Shoe / track width: 600 mm / 23.6 in (Caterpillar 352) vs 900 mm / 35.4 in (Komatsu PC490LC-11); Komatsu PC490LC-11 is higher.
- Ground clearance: 475 mm / 18.7 in (Caterpillar 352) vs 568 mm / 22.4 in (Komatsu PC490LC-11); Komatsu PC490LC-11 is higher.
- Tail swing radius: 3,760 mm / 12 ft 4 in (Caterpillar 352) vs 3,645 mm / 12 ft 0 in (Komatsu PC490LC-11); Caterpillar 352 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 352 specs Komatsu PC490LC-11 specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Caterpillar 352 Trailer fit: Komatsu PC490LC-11
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Caterpillar 352 | Komatsu PC490LC-11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 48,900 kg | 48,920 kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | 11,890 mm | 11,930 mm |
| Overall width | 3,340 mm | 3,765 mm |
| Overall height | 3,670 mm | 3,630 mm |
| Transport height | Not captured | 3,635 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | 2,740 mm | 2,740 mm |
| Track length on ground | 4,360 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Track length (overall) | 5,370 mm | 5,385 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 600 mm | 900 mm |
| Ground clearance | 475 mm | 568 mm |
| Tail swing radius | 3,760 mm | 3,645 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Crawler (steel tracks), fixed gauge long | Crawler (steel tracks) |
| Track rollers / shoes per side | 9 track rollers, 2 carrier rollers (3 on VG), 52 shoes per side | 8 track rollers, 2 carrier rollers, 49 shoes per side |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 84.7 kPa | ≈ 56.9 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | Cat C13B | Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 |
| Net power | 330 kW | 268 kW |
| Gross power | Not captured | 270 kW |
| Displacement | 12.5 L | 11.04 L |
| Rated speed | 1,700 rpm | 1,900 rpm |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 779 L/min | 780 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 35 MPa | 37.3 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Max digging depth | 7,660 mm | 7,755 mm |
| Max reach (at ground) | 11,730 mm | 11,810 mm |
| Dump height / clearance | 7,430 mm | 7,630 mm |
| Breakout / digging force | 268 kN | 275 kN |
| Max travel speed | 4.5 km/h | 5.5 km/h |
Configurations.
Caterpillar 352: Build 08D, Tier 4 Final/Stage V/Japan 2014. Fixed Gauge long undercarriage (single-flange rollers), 6.9 m Reach boom, R3.35TB (11'0") stick, 3.30 m³ GDC bucket, 600 mm triple-grouser shoes, 9.8 t counterweight. Document region not stated (variant AEXQ4060 covers Europe).
Komatsu PC490LC-11: PC490LC-11 (non-iMC), fixed-gauge undercarriage, 900 mm triple-grouser shoes (standard), 7,060 mm HD one-piece boom, 3,380 mm arm, 2.25 m³ SAE heaped bucket; EPA Tier 4 Final