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Komatsu Excavators — Complete Range

Komatsu is a global benchmark for hydraulic-excavator reliability across construction and mining.

24
Models on site
1921
Founded
4
Core strengths
Global
Service network

Komatsu is the world's second-largest construction-equipment manufacturer and a global benchmark for hydraulic-excavator reliability. The PC-series spans 1-ton minis through 400+ ton ultra-class mining shovels — one of the broadest lineups in the industry. For buyers across the Caribbean and Africa, Komatsu machines combine industry-leading hydraulic technology and cycle-time precision with strong dealer and parts availability across african and caribbean mining belts — characteristics that matter most when operating in the high-ambient, high-utilisation conditions of tropical construction and mining sectors. Suriname Excavators supplies the full Komatsu excavator range to 24 countries, with every machine pre-inspected, hydraulic-tested, and configured to the buyer's specified application before export.

Models on site
24
Founded
1921
Weight range
2t–400t
Strengths
4 core
Position

Why Komatsu works in our markets

Komatsu holds a strong position in the Caribbean and African excavator market thanks to its combination of industry-leading hydraulic technology and cycle-time precision, strong dealer and parts availability across african and caribbean mining belts, and well-established regional dealer infrastructure. Komatsu is a global benchmark for hydraulic-excavator reliability across construction and mining. For our buyers — who range from private contractors to multinational mining houses to government infrastructure agencies — the Komatsu value proposition centres on three things: operating-cost predictability, parts availability through our regional warehouse network, and resale-value retention. In a market where machine downtime can cost a contractor tens of thousands of US dollars per day, Komatsu's reputation for proven 25,000-hour duty-cycle performance matters far more than the upfront equipment price.

Why buyers choose Komatsu
  • +Industry-leading hydraulic technology and cycle-time precision
  • +Strong dealer and parts availability across African and Caribbean mining belts
  • +Proven 25,000-hour duty-cycle performance
  • +High residual value at resale — among the strongest of any brand
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Buyer considerations
  • Komatsu units typically command a higher upfront price than budget alternatives — total cost of ownership over 5+ years usually closes the gap.
  • Parts lead times for non-stock items can extend to 3-6 weeks through the dealer network.
  • Operator training is recommended — Komatsu machines benefit from manufacturer-certified operators for maximum productivity.
  • Resale market favours low-hours units — high-hours machines see steeper depreciation.
Lineup

Popular Komatsu models

Configurations spanning compact through mining class — pre-inspected and ready for tropical operation.

Deep-dive specs

Komatsu model spec sheets

24 models with full operating weight, engine power, dig depth, reach, bucket capacity, and configuration details.

Komatsu PC30

3t
mini

Komatsu's 3-tonne mini — class-leading hydraulic precision for urban work.

Power
21 hp
Dig depth
2.30
Bucket
0.08
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Komatsu PC45

4.6t
mini

Komatsu 4.6-tonne mini — proven hydraulic reliability for urban work.

Power
27 hp
Dig depth
2.70
Bucket
0.12
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Komatsu PC75

7.5t
small

7.5-tonne small Komatsu — fuel-efficient utility crawler.

Power
47 hp
Dig depth
3.80
Bucket
0.25
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Komatsu PC130

12.9t
small

12.9-tonne small crawler for foundation digging and trenching.

Power
58 hp
Dig depth
4.80
Bucket
0.45
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Komatsu PC200

19.8t
medium crawler

Komatsu's 20-tonne workhorse — global benchmark for mid-class reliability.

Power
98 hp
Dig depth
6.10
Bucket
0.7
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Komatsu PC210

21t
medium crawler

Komatsu's most-deployed mid-class crawler globally — 130hp with Komatsu SAA hydraulics.

Power
130 hp
Dig depth
6.60
Bucket
0.8
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Komatsu PC240

24t
medium crawler

24-tonne mid-heavy Komatsu crawler — strong quarry primary loader.

Power
130 hp
Dig depth
6.80
Bucket
0.9
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Komatsu PC270

27t
medium crawler

27-tonne heavy Komatsu crawler with 154hp — strong civil and quarrying performer.

Power
154 hp
Dig depth
7.00
Bucket
1.1
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Komatsu PC290

29t
medium crawler

29-tonne heavy Komatsu — popular mining-feeder configuration.

Power
154 hp
Dig depth
7.20
Bucket
1.2
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Komatsu PC360

36t
medium crawler

Komatsu's flagship 36-tonne mid-heavy class — 226hp for sustained mining-feeder duty.

Power
226 hp
Dig depth
8.00
Bucket
1.6
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Komatsu PC450

45t
mining

45-tonne Komatsu mining-class shovel — entry to the ultra-class lineup.

Power
226 hp
Dig depth
8.30
Bucket
2.1
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Komatsu PC500

50t
mining

50-tonne mining-class Komatsu for open-pit production.

Power
226 hp
Dig depth
8.50
Bucket
2.4
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Komatsu PC650

65t
mining

65-tonne Komatsu mining shovel — sustained primary pit production.

Power
280 hp
Dig depth
8.80
Bucket
3.1
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Komatsu PC850

84t
mining

84-tonne ultra-class Komatsu mining shovel — 485hp for primary loading.

Power
485 hp
Dig depth
9.00
Bucket
4.2
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Komatsu PC1250

125t
mining

125-tonne ultra-mining Komatsu shovel for the largest pit operations.

Power
485 hp
Dig depth
9.50
Bucket
5.8
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Komatsu PC20MR

2t
mini

2-tonne Komatsu mini — zero tail-swing for tight urban access.

Power
18 hp
Dig depth
2.20
Bucket
0.06
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Komatsu PC55MR

5.5t
small

5.5-tonne Komatsu PC55MR — zero tail-swing small crawler for confined sites.

Power
39 hp
Dig depth
3.20
Bucket
0.20
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Komatsu PC78US

7.8t
small

Komatsu PC78US — ultra-short tail-swing 7.8t for compact urban work.

Power
56 hp
Dig depth
4.00
Bucket
0.28
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Komatsu PC138US

13.8t
small

Komatsu PC138US — midi-class ultra-short tail-swing for tight construction sites.

Power
89 hp
Dig depth
4.80
Bucket
0.45
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Komatsu PC170LC

17t
medium crawler

17-tonne Komatsu mid-class — strong general-construction performer.

Power
124 hp
Dig depth
5.60
Bucket
0.69
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Komatsu PC220LC

22t
medium crawler

22-tonne Komatsu PC220LC — workhorse mid-class crawler with SAA6D107 power.

Power
158 hp
Dig depth
6.62
Bucket
0.93
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Komatsu PC300LC

30t
medium crawler

30-tonne Komatsu PC300LC — heavy mid-class for road and mining-feeder duty.

Power
246 hp
Dig depth
7.38
Bucket
1.40
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Komatsu PC400LC

40.5t
medium crawler

40-tonne Komatsu PC400LC — heavy mining-feeder and quarry primary loader.

Power
326 hp
Dig depth
8.10
Bucket
1.90
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Komatsu PC4000

400t
mining

Komatsu PC4000 — 400-tonne mega-class for the world's largest open-pit mining operations.

Power
1875 hp
Dig depth
10.50
Bucket
22.0
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Where Komatsu excavators are deployed

Mining & quarry
Komatsu mining-class machines are deployed across African and Caribbean bauxite, gold and copper operations with reinforced undercarriages and oversized buckets.
Civil construction
Komatsu mid-class crawlers handle highway construction, foundation works, and urban infrastructure across Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Paramaribo and beyond.
Oil, gas & pipeline
Pipeline trenching, well-pad construction, and refinery turnaround projects deploy Komatsu crawlers configured with HAZOP-rated cabs and ripper attachments.
Demolition
Komatsu units with reinforced cab guarding and breaker/shear hydraulic circuits handle commercial demolition across the Caribbean and Africa.
Dredging
Long-reach Komatsu configurations support river dredging, canal works, and slope-stabilisation projects across Suriname, Guyana, and African hydropower zones.
Land clearing
Forestry-guarded Komatsu machines handle plantation development, road-corridor clearing, and agricultural land preparation.
Sector fit

Komatsu by industry

Komatsu vs alternatives

FeatureKomatsuCATJCB
Strength profileIndustry-leading hydraulic technology and cycle-time precisionDealer networkTotal cost of ownership
Parts availability (region)StrongStrongGrowing
Financing flexibilityManufacturer + bankManufacturerAggressive in-house
Resale valueHighMedium-HighMedium
Typical buyer profileEstablished contractors and minesMid-tier contractorsGrowing fleet operators
Delivery

Order to operational

Delivery process

From order to operational

Total lead time
2–4 weeks ex-Paramaribo
  1. 1
    Quote & specification confirmation
    1-3 days
    We confirm machine specification, configuration, attachments, and any country-specific options. You'll receive a written quote with full machine details and Incoterms for Suriname.
  2. 2
    Pre-export inspection & configuration
    3-5 days
    Each machine passes our 47-point pre-export inspection: hydraulic pressure tests, undercarriage measurements, engine compression, electrical-loom continuity, and a documented road-test under load. Configuration for Suriname's typical terrain is applied at this stage.
  3. 3
    Ocean freight & documentation
    2-5 weeks
    Machine is loaded for shipment to Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven). We prepare commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and any country-specific permits or pre-shipment inspection certificates.
  4. 4
    Customs clearance & port handling
    3-7 days
    Our regional clearing partners handle customs clearance at Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven), including duty payment coordination, inspection coordination, and release. Suriname Excavators is headquartered in Paramaribo with direct delivery anywhere in the country. No import duties apply for domestic customers.
  5. 5
    Final-mile delivery & commissioning
    1-7 days
    Machine is transported from Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven) to your job-site by flatbed or low-loader. Our regional technician supports commissioning, operator handover, and the initial 50-hour service check-in.
After-sales support is the differentiator. Other suppliers ghost you after delivery. These guys actually answer the phone when something goes wrong.
OA
Olusegun Adebayo
Fleet Manager · Lagos, Nigeria

Available attachments & configurations

Standard GP bucket
General-purpose bucket for trenching, loading, and earthworks. Most common configuration.
Rock bucket
Reinforced bucket with rock-pattern teeth for quarry, mining, and hard-soil work.
Hydraulic breaker
Rock-breaking attachment for demolition, trenching in hard rock, and quarry primary breaking.
Ripper tooth
Single-tooth ripper for hard-soil ripping, frozen-ground breaking, and shallow rock fragmentation.
Hydraulic thumb
Thumb attachment for grasping logs, debris, and irregular materials. Common in forestry and demolition.
Quick coupler
Hydraulic coupler for fast attachment swaps without leaving the cab. Doubles operator productivity.
Grapple
Multi-finger grapple for logs, scrap, and bulk debris. Essential for forestry and demolition cleanup.
Tilt rotator
180° tilt + 360° rotation attachment that turns the excavator into a precision tool. Standard in Nordic markets, growing in Africa.

After-sales support

Buying an excavator from us is only the start. Post-delivery, each machine is enrolled in our service tracking — scheduled maintenance reminders, parts pre-positioning, and 72-hour breakdown response are standard. Our regional warehouse in Paramaribo holds fast-moving parts inventory for every major brand we supply — bushings, pins, hydraulic seals, fuel and oil filters, undercarriage components, and common consumables. For Suriname-specific needs, we maintain pre-positioned parts at our regional logistics hubs, which means typical part lead times measure in days rather than weeks. Field-service callouts are available across the country for major mechanical events. Our technicians are trained on all twelve brands we supply, with manufacturer-certified service authority for several. Operator training packages are included with every major sale — typically a one-week on-site programme covering safe operation, basic maintenance, daily walk-around inspection, and productivity techniques. We also offer extended warranty coverage beyond the manufacturer's standard term, structured monthly or annually depending on duty cycle.

Financing options

Buyers requiring financing can submit project documents alongside the quote request — we typically return indicative terms within five business days. For Suriname buyers specifically, we structure financing in USD or local currency depending on the buyer's preference and the project's cash-flow profile. Manufacturer-backed credit lines (SANY Capital, Hyundai Capital, XCMG Finance, JCB Finance) typically offer 12-60 month terms with first-payment-defer options for project-cycle buyers. Regional bank financing through partner institutions in Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and the Dominican Republic supports buyers wanting local-currency exposure. Lease-to-own structures convert a 12-24 month rental into an ownership transfer at term end, useful for contractors testing a new brand or wanting flexibility. We typically return indicative financing terms within five business days of receiving project documentation (typically: contract, project schedule, three years of audited accounts, and a deposit commitment). Final terms are subject to financier credit approval.

Note on brand affiliation
Suriname Excavators is an independent supplier of Komatsu excavators and parts. We are not a manufacturer or the official Komatsu corporation. All machines are sourced through established channels and supplied under our own service guarantee.
FAQ

Komatsu — questions buyers ask

What Komatsu excavator models are available?

We supply 24 popular Komatsu models with detailed spec pages, including Komatsu PC30, Komatsu PC45, Komatsu PC75 and more. The full Komatsu range is available on request.

Where is Komatsu manufactured?

Komatsu is a global excavator manufacturer, founded in 1921. Komatsu is the world's second-largest construction-equipment manufacturer and a global benchmark for hydraulic-excavator reliability. The PC-series spans 1-ton minis through 400+ ton ultra-class mining shovels — one of the broadest lineups in the industry.

Why choose Komatsu for Caribbean and African operations?

Industry-leading hydraulic technology and cycle-time precision; Strong dealer and parts availability across African and Caribbean mining belts; Proven 25,000-hour duty-cycle performance.

Are Komatsu parts available in my country?

Yes. We hold fast-moving Komatsu parts inventory in our regional warehouse and source major components through the established dealer network. Parts are typically dispatched to destination country within days.

Can I finance a Komatsu excavator purchase?

Yes. Komatsu machines can be financed via manufacturer-backed credit programmes (where applicable), regional bank facilities, and lease-to-own structures. Typical terms are 24-60 months. Contact us with project documentation for indicative terms.

Do Komatsu excavators retain resale value?

Komatsu resale value is competitive — particularly for units with full service history and pre-export inspection documentation.

Do you sell new or used Komatsu excavators?

Both. We supply brand-new Komatsu units and fully refurbished, pre-export-inspected used machines. Every unit passes our 47-point inspection before shipment.

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