Komatsu PC38MR-5

Description

The Komatsu PC38MR is a compact 3.7-tonne short-tail mini excavator designed for confined areas such as yards, road works, demolition sites and sewer trenches. It has a tight tail swing radius and swing booms that hug the machine, giving more room to work. Compared with the PC33MR, it has greater digging depth, higher operating weight and a larger bucket capacity, and suits more demanding jobs.

In the model name, PC stands for Komatsu’s crawler excavators, and the number 38 refers to the size class.

Komatsu PC38MR specifications and weight:

The PC38MR-5 has an engine power of 18.2 kW (24.4 hp), an operating weight of 3,725 kg, a digging depth of 3.455 m and a bucket capacity of 0.04–0.12 m³. For full dimensions and technical data, see the data sheet or the supplier’s PC38MR-5 product page, and explore more options among Komatsu’s mini excavators.

Komatsu states that the PC38MR-5 uses up to five percent less fuel than its MR-3 predecessors, with no loss of performance or productivity. An auto decelerator and idle shutdown are standard, along with the first proportional hydraulic line. The machine has newly developed hydraulic electronic controls and selectable working modes.

The hydraulic system is a CLSS (Closed-centre Load Sensing System) with a variable displacement pump. It delivers power, speed and precise control for all movements, even when several are used at once, regardless of load or rpm. The machine has dedicated piping for a Lehnhoff Powertilt and a single-effect hydraulic quick coupler line, routed over the arm for better protection.

A high-definition 3.5-inch LCD monitor gives excellent visibility, showing alerts, machine information, operation records, settings and maintenance data in a simple format. It is little affected by viewing angle or ambient brightness.

The engine bonnets open wide for quick access to daily inspection points. The fuel and hydraulic oil tanks sit under the side bonnet in a safe, easy-to-reach position, and the cab tilts back for major maintenance. With Komtrax, Komatsu’s wireless monitoring system, you can track the machine, monitor its performance and stay up to date on its status.

For more power and capacity, the PC50MR represents a natural step up. For zero-emission, lower-noise work, see the electric Komatsu PC20E–PC33E.

Operating a mini excavator requires proper training. Hesselberg offers a heavy equipment operator course for certification and skills development.

As a supplier of Komatsu in Norway, Hesselberg offers the full model range, along with a wide selection of excavators for different types of construction work.