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    Komatsu PC-400-8 Slow working equipment

    There is a parts & service news on this subject, you need to check internally that area the compenator seat in in not damaged or ovalized if this is the case then the valve slice needs replaced, if not there is now a one piece compensator assy that replaces the 2 piece one shown in the picture...
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    Truck mounted excavator

    I know of a Komatsu Pc130-5 that was on a 8 wheel skip motor, it had no undercarriage fitted but was mounted directly to skip bed and could be dropped off and positioned. It had an rotating mulcher head and was used by councils to break up wooden waste and pallets in recycle centers in the...
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    New Komatsu Pc2000-8

    Pics of Pc2000 in action
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    more pics of equipment stuck!

    dozer stuck on tree stump
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    more pics of equipment stuck!

    Pc190LC-8 rolled down hill.
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    New Komatsu Pc2000-8

    A pic of a new Pc2000-8 we are assembling just now.
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    Test

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    Komatsu PC160-7 Difference between models specifically "KA"?

    That serial number would be a KUK machine. All excavator with K in front of serial ar built at Birtley,UK.
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    Komatsu grease zerk thread sizes?

    They are 1/8" BSP or usually called 1/8" gas thread in the U.K and a 10mm spanner size.I use a 1/8" BSP tap when cutting or repairing threads for grease nipples on Komatsu units.
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Hydraulic Oil Komatsu's don't like 32grade hydraulic oil at all. Your machine would most likely of had 10w hydraulic oil in the tank which is the best oil for the machine. Other grades can be used depending on ambient temp usually 15w/40 but it always best to check the operators manual. Any...
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    L10 vs SA6D125

    zxa You are incorrect that Komatsu engines are disguised Cummins Engines the 6D95 6D125 ,6D140 and 6D170 are Komatsu engines. The 6D102,6D114 were in fact Cummins built depending on country factory was located or licence built Cummins by Komatsu themselves . The latter versions of some...
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    Komatsu PC450-7EO NE sensor

    By using a start aid when cranking the engine over your tricking the engine into running . Can you list any codes in the monitor as this will really help in trying to help?.For the threads to strip out the pump is very unusual, i would look at checking the common rail pressure limiter, if this...
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    Komatsu PC450-7EO NE sensor

    NE Sensor The PC450-7E0 has the SAA6D125E-5 engine fitted . Do you have a active fault code for the NE sensor on the machine ,whats the fault on the machine ?
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    Boom-Arm link pin

    Pin Fault Not a common problem on any P290/340/350's on breakers in UK, i assume the boom and arm are in the correct position when operating the breaker as this puts excess pressure on pins and bushes if breaker and machine are not being used correctly.
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    Good And Bad On A 2001 PC228UF

    Pc228us US basically means zero tailswing model. The Pc228US is the zero tailswing version of a Pc210,has basically the same engine,hydraulics and running gear but arranged differently to do away with the rear overhang. Good allround machine ,only bad points is less room to work on machine,but...
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    komatsu pc200 digging modes

    ilikecheese is spoton with the mode selection,is it an Active model as the Active mode button makes a difference or does it have the swing acceleration button instead ?
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    Komatsu PC300-7 hydraulic fault

    What weight is the Pc300-7, i'm assuming its equivalent to a Pc340-7 UK machine as we don't have Pc300-7 in Europe ? Whats the serial no range and smr ? I've done alot of compensator reseals ,you replace the seals and not the complete valves . If you swap compensators they must be identical,ie...
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    KOMATSU PC800-7 excavator in China

    The Pc800-7 has OLSS system,so has the Pc800-8, the early Pc800-8 has the same pumps set up as the -7 ,but the newer Pc800-8R has a totally new pump set up with one huge twin hydraulic pump and electronic jet sensor that electrically control the hydraulic pump. the valve blocks are very similar...
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    All the HD465,605,785 that i've PDI'd over the last 3 years or so have had heated mirrors fitted. not sure if we as a dealer did it or they were ordered with them. I'll check the PDI files on monsay and see if they were genuine komatsu or aftermarket. Rhey look exactly like non heated mirrors.
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    Identifying Master Pin vs. Master Link

    A genuine Komatsu master pin will have a recessed dimple on both sides of the pin . Also the master bush will be the same width as the end that completes the join, regular bushes are wider than master bushes ,if you can't find a dimple in the pin you could slide something thin to slide in...
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