Komatsu PW168-11
The Komatsu PW168-11 is a wheeled excavator in the 16–18-tonne class with a new drive system and high lifting capacity. With a 110 kW engine and operating weight from 16 to 19 tonnes, it is suited for demanding trenching and road projects.
- Engine power
- 110/148 kW/HP
- Energy type
- Diesel
- Operating Weight
- 15,7-18,5 t
Description
The Komatsu PW168-11 is a further-developed wheeled excavator from Komatsu in the 16-tonne class, featuring a new drive system and several structural improvements over its predecessors.
PW stands for Power Wheeled. 168 refers to the model's position in the 16-tonne segment. Despite the similar designation, the PW168-11 sits clearly above the PW158-11 in terms of stability and lifting capacity, and closer to the PW180-11 in actual working capacity. As a wheeled excavator it can travel independently on public roads without the need for a low-bed trailer, making it efficient for projects with multiple work locations in urban and suburban areas.
Komatsu PW168-11 specs, weight and dimensions
The PW168-11 is powered by a 110 kW (148 HP) Stage V engine and equipped with the HydrauMind closed-centre load-sensing hydraulic system with a maximum flow of 295 l/min, providing good power reserve when using a tiltrotator or hydraulic attachments. Operating weight ranges from 15,700–18,500 kg depending on configuration and undercarriage. With a maximum bucket capacity of 1.13 m³ the machine is well suited to larger trenches, foundation work and more extensive earthmoving than the smaller models in the range. For full dimensions and technical specifications, see the datasheet or the manufacturer's page for the PW168-11.
The Komatsu PW168 also stands out with a number of practical and safety-oriented features. A retractable ladder provides safe access, four cameras with the KomVision 270° system improve all-round visibility, and KOMTRAX fleet monitoring with 4G communication supports remote machine management. The diesel particulate filter has a cleaning interval of up to 8,000 hours, reducing maintenance requirements and operational downtime.
Compared to the Komatsu PW160-11, the PW168-11 offers greater operating weight and better lifting performance when working with outriggers and blades. At the same time it remains more compact and manageable than the Komatsu PW180-11 and Komatsu PW190-11, making it a good fit for contractors who need extra capacity but still want the flexibility a wheeled excavator provides for road travel between jobsites.
You can find the full range of Komatsu excavators at Hesselberg. Operating the PW168-11 requires a machine operator's licence, typically class M2. Hesselberg offers heavy equipment operator courses for certification and skills development.