Skip navigation KOMATSU GERMANY, Mining Division Home Blog Media COMPANY PRODUCTS SERVICE CAREER CONTACTS Search PC5500 Products PC5500 Hydraulic excavator PC5500 The PC5500-6 is the mid-sized hydraulic excavator in our product range. The engine power is 2 x 940 kW / 2 x 1260 HP @ 1800 rpm. The operating weight is from 533 - 552 ton. The shovel capacity is 29m³, the backhoe capacity 29m³. It matches from 150 to 240 U.S. ton trucks. Key Facts PC5500-6 Operating Weight ~ 545 ton Truck Match 150 to 240 ton Engine Power 2 x 940 kW Shovel Capacity 29 m3 Backhoe Capacity 29 m3 PC5500-6 Spec Sheet PC5500-6 Spec Sheet 941 KB Technical Specification Diesel Drive (Make) Tier 2 Komatsu 2 x SDA12V159E-2 Rated Power at 1800 rpm kW HP 2 x 940 2 x 1260 Electric Drive Output kW 2 x 900 Rated Flow (total output) ltr/min 4.200 Swing Flow Rate ltr/min 700 * Front Shovel Bucket Capacity SAE 2:1 heaped Crowd Force (ISO) Break-out Force (ISO) cum kN kN 29 1.850 1.870 Backhoe Bucket Capacity SAE 1:1 heaped Tear-out Force (ISO) Break-out Force (ISO) cum kN kN 29 1.326 1.516 Operating Weight (Front Shovel) t 533 System Components Electric System Undercarriage Travel & Brake System Swing System Automatic Lubrication Service Capacities Electric System System 24 V Batteries (series/parallel) 8 x 12 V Alternator 2 x 140A Standard working lights 14 LED lights Standard service lights throughout platform System 24 V Batteries (series/parallel) 4 x 12 V Alternator 140 A Standard working lights 12 Xenon lights Standard service lights throughout platform Drive Diesel Drive Tier 2 Engine Model 2 x Komatsu SDA12V159E-2 Type 4-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection Aspiration Turbocharged and aftercooled Number of cylinders 12 Rated power (SAE J1995) 2 x 940 kW / 1260 HP @ 1800 rpm Governor All-speed, electronic The integrated engine oil and filter system combining the oil stabilising systems, Reserve and Centinel, with Eliminator oil filter extends the oil change interval to 4.000 hours based on oil analysis. The high capacity Mesabi engine radiators are cooled by a hydraulically driven fan for superior cooling efficiency. Electric Drive Type 2 x Squirrel-cage induction motor Power output 2 x 900 kW Voltage 6.000 – 7.200 V* Amperage (approximate) 2 x 96 – 2 x 80 A Frequency standard 60 Hz @ 1800 rpm Frequency option 50 Hz @ 1500 rpm *Other voltages available on request Hydraulic System The power train consists of two main drives. Each of two gearboxes drives three identical main pumps which draw hydraulic oil from an unpressurised hydraulic tank. Open circuit hydraulics provide maximum cooling and filtering efficiency. Rated flow (total output) 4.200 ltr/min 1,110 gpm Relief valve setting 310 bar 4,495 psi Swing flow rate 700 ltr/min 185 gpm High pressure in line filters one per pump located at the valve blocks 200 microns Full flow return line filters (5 elements) at head of hydraulic tank 10 microns Case drain/by-pass return line filters 3 microns The four-circuit system features a load-limiting governor with oil delivery summation to the working circuits and incorporates pressure cut-off control. Hydropilot prioritises hydraulic flow giving smooth hydraulic response, simple hydraulic system layout, and a reduced number of components. The hydraulic system includes large swingout vertical air-to-oil hydraulic coolers with temperature-regulated hydraulically driven fans. Operator Cab The large and comfortable cab is mounted on 18 viscous damping pads and sound insulated. The cab has an automatic climate control and is pressurised. The operator’s seat is air suspended, electrically heated and has a lap seat belt and offers multiple adjustments. The trainer seat is also equipped with a lap seat belt. Low-effort joystick controls are electro-hydraulic with foot controls for front shovel clam, crawler and swing brake. Full instrumentation, KOMTRAX Plus and an AM/FM radio with MP3 ready CD player is fitted. The windshield wash wiper has two speeds and intermittent operation. Amenities include a refrigerator and storage cabinets. Powered and heated mirrors are adjusted from inside the cab. External metal sun blinds on the cab side window and internal roller blinds on all windows are standard. The left hand window is an emergency exit. All windows are tinted parsol green. The cap is equipped with a special penetration proof front window (acc. DIN EN 1063, resistance classification BR2-S) to increase the safety level of the operator. A walkway is mounted in front of cabin. Major cab engineering standards are: ISO 10262 Falling Objects Protection Structure ISO 6394 Noise in operator’s cab is 75 dB(A) ISO 10263-4 Heating and air conditioning / second heater or air conditioner as option Operator Cab Standard Equipment Enclosed steel cab mounted on viscous pads FOPS according ISO 10262 Air-conditioning unit Sütrak Full suspension operator seat with belt Trainer seat with belt Controls ergonomic KOMTRAX Plus (Monitoring System) Joysticks are electro-hydraulic 1 large parallel windshield wash wiper AM-FM radio with MP3 ready CD player and AUX in Internal and external sun blinds Impact resistant front window (19mm) All windows tinted parsol green Walkway in front of cab Shovel Attachment Backhoe Front Shovel PC 5500 Backhoe Operating Weights (approx.) PC 5500 Backhoe: Operating weight including 11.000 mm / 36’1’’ boom, 5.100 mm / 16’9’’ stick, 29 m³ / 38.0 yd³ backhoe bucket, operator, lubricant, coolant, 1/3 fuel and standard equipment. Shoe Width Operating Weight Ground Pressure 1350 mm 53" 539 t 1,188,500 lb 23.8 N/cm2 34.5 psi 1800 mm 71" 552 t 1,217,200 lb 18.3 N/cm2 26.5 psi Backhoe Attachment Boom length 11,000 mm 36'1" Stick length 5,100 mm 16'9" Break-out force (ISO) 1,516 kN 340,750 lb Tear-out force (ISO) 1,326 kN 298,100 lb Max. digging height 15.330 mm 50'4" Max. dumping height 9.730 mm 31'11" Max. digging depth 8.720 mm 28'7" Max. digging reach 20.000 mm 65'8" Max. digging reach at ground level 19.050 mm 62'6" Bucket Capacity (Heaped 1:1) SAE Width Teeth Wear Package acc. abrasiveness GET System Max. Material Density (Loose) cum cuyd mm foot/inch qty t/cum lb/cuyd 26.0 34.0 4,380 14'4" 5 heavy Hensley XS 644 * 2.1 3,500 29.0 38.0 4,380 14'4" 5 standard Hensley XS 644 * 1.8 3,000 *) other systems on request Alternative buckets on request Vehicle Health Monitoring System KOMTRAX Plus is designed for Komatsu mining equipment to provide real time information about the operating status of the machine via a coloured display. The integrated digital storage provides a full event history and trend data, which can be downloaded by laptop. Optionally available are WiFi or Orbcomm satellite transmission (check for availability in your territory). Environment Refrigerants: Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas HFC-134a (GWP 1430) PC 5500-6 D Quantity of gas 5,5-10,0 kg, CO² equivalent 7,865-14,300t PC 5500-6 E Quantity of gas 7,9-12,4 kg, CO² equivalent 11,297-17,732t Vibration levels: Hand-lever (ISO 5349-1) lower than 2,5m/s² Whole body vibration and shock (ISO 2631-1) below 0,5m/s² Discover our product range PC3000 standard bucket 15-16 m3 PC4000 standard bucket 22 m3 PC5500 standard bucket 29 m3 PC7000 standard bucket 38 m3 PC8000 standard bucket 42 m3 Komatsu Germany Forststraße 29 40597 Düsseldorf Germany www.komatsu-germany.com Location Mining Division Phone: +49 (211) 7109 - 0 E-Mail: info@komatsu-mining.de Construction Division Phone: (49) 511 4509 - 0 E-Mail: marketing@komatsu.eu Komatsu Global www.komatsuamerica.com www.komatsu.eu Sign up to our newsletter Find your local dealer © Komatsu Germany GmbH, Mining Division Data Protection Legal Information Terms and Conditions