At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/excavators/komatsu/pc138uslc-11/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- PC138USLC-11 Tier 4 Final; AESS895 03/2026 V5 brochure
- Applicable region
- North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Komatsu PC138USLC-11
- Generation / record
- PC138USLC-11 Tier 4 Final; AESS895 03/2026 V5 brochure
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 24 ft 3 in | 7,385 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Overall width | 8 ft 6 in | 2,590 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Overall height — top of boom | 9 ft 4 in | 2,850 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Maximum digging depth | 18 ft 0 in | 5,480 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Maximum digging reach at ground level | 26 ft 10 in | 8,180 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Maximum digging height | 30 ft 8 in | 9,340 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Maximum dumping height | 22 ft 5 in | 6,840 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Tail swing radius | 5 ft 1 in | 1,545 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Minimum ground clearance | 1 ft 4 in | 395 mm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Operating weight | 34,673 lb | 15,732 kg | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 net power | 97.2 hp | 72.5 kW | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
What the specifications mean
The documented rear radius does not contain the whole working sweep. Include the chosen arm, bucket and front linkage when checking a narrow work position.
A reduced-rear-envelope crawler candidate for sites where the machine must work close to boundaries.
Alternatives worth comparing
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ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Boom & arm | Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade. | PC138USLC-11 Tier 4 Final; AESS895 03/2026 V5 brochureNorth American reference |
| Undercarriage & tracks | Transport dimensions refer to the manufacturer illustrated stowed posture. | PC138USLC-11 Tier 4 Final; AESS895 03/2026 V5 brochureNorth American reference |
| Bucket, coupler & hydraulics | Working ranges apply only to the stated attachment configuration. | PC138USLC-11 Tier 4 Final; AESS895 03/2026 V5 brochureNorth American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used PC138USLC-11 inspection priorities
- Inspect rear-body contact points and the boom/arm assembly; verify the specified arm and shoes rather than assuming all USLC configurations match.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Compare access work, relocation frequency and attachment readiness with a conventional crawler in the same job, rather than valuing compactness by itself.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Excavator buckets and couplers
Verify pin or coupler geometry, attachment weight, linkage.
Open attachment researchHydraulic breakers and processors
Verify carrier class, flow, pressure, return and case drain.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: Komatsu PC138USLC-11 — 4600 mm one-piece boom, 2500 mm arm, 600 mm shoes; dimensions include grouser height. Weight with 0.51 m³ bucket and standard equipment, no optional blade.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.Komatsu PC138USLC-11 specifications
North America · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified