Short swing tail excavators

PC78US-11 Horsepower
68 HP (51 kW)
Operating weight range
17,439 - 19,224 lbs.
Bucket capacity
0.12 - 0.26 yd3
PC88MR-11 (7,910 - 8,720 kg) (0.09 - 0.20 m³)
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When you need

compact versatility
• Compact design works in confined areas
• Accepts a wide range of attachments
• Easy to transport
• Improved productivity
and multifunction

Versatile
A Komatsu short tail swing PC78US-11 and PC88MR-11 excavator offers an ideal combination of performance,
versatility and fuel efficiency in a powerful, easy-to-transport package.

Compact but powerful

Their reduced tail swing radius makes them ideal for work on roadways, bridges, urban areas or anywhere space
is limited. Extremely transportable, the new PC78US-11 and PC88MR-11 has powerful hydraulic flow for hammers,
thumbs and other attachments. Fast boom and arm speed make it an ideal solution when your crews work in
confined spaces or an urban environment.

Excavator Operating weight range Horsepower Bucket capacity

PC78US-11 17,439 - 17,791 lbs. (7,910 - 8,080 kg) 68 HP (51 kW) 0.12 - 0.26 yd³ (0.09 - 0.20 m3)

PC88MR-11 18,739 - 19,224 lbs. (8,500 - 8,720 kg) 68 HP (51 kW) 0.12 - 0.26 yd³ (0.09 - 0.20 m3)

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An excavator designed for your underground utility,

general construction and tight urban job sites

Compact design
Whether next to structures or in a single lane of traffic, you need
a compact, short tail swing to give you the maneuverability you
need in confined areas. The large raising angle of the PC78’s
conventional boom design reduces the front bucket swing
radius. Digging parallel to buildings or barriers is made easier
with the PC88’s swing boom design.

Fast cycles and custom modes

Count on a machine you can tailor to the task required, whether
you’re focusing on performance or fuel savings. Six working
modes are available to adapt to your needs. Faster boom-up/
swing speed, combined with responsive quick arm speed,
makes excavating and leveling work easier and more efficient
than previous models.

Versatility and efficiency come standard

Standard high flow auxiliary hydraulics with proportional
joysticks allows you incredible job versatility while providing
precise attachment control. Standard grading blade with
new moldboard profile improves backfilling and light grading
efficiency over previous models.

Maximum operator comfort

Operator comfort is key to your operation’s productivity.
Quiet and climate-controlled, our cab also features an air
suspension seat, Bluetooth radio and a sliding cab door for
easier entry and exit of a confined space. A high-resolution
monitor with rearview camera and LED lights provide
exceptional visibility, even at night.

Fuel efficient, low-cost power

Helping you reduce your bottom line is important to us.
Less maintenance and lower fuel cost mean lower total
cost of ownership. The new high-efficiency power package
and viscous fan clutch work together to improve overall
productivity and a smart, simplified catalytic system removes
soot without a diesel particulate filter.

Quick and easy maintenance

Periodic maintenance is highly efficient with large
service access doors and grouped service points with
ground-level access.

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