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Ship a Komatsu PC138US8 excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Komatsu PC138US8 measures 23 ft 10 in long, 8 ft 2 in wide and 9 ft 10 in high at 30,540 lbs (7.26 m × 2.49 m × 3.00 m, 13,853 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 23 ft 10 in · 7.26 mW 8 ft 2 in · 2.49 mH 9 ft 10 in · 3.00 mWt 30,540 lbs · 13,853 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

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Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Komatsu PC138US8 need?

Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 9 ft 10 in tall the machine sits at 11 ft 4 in on an RGN deck and 14 ft 10 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Komatsu PC138US8 need oversize permits?

No. At 8 ft 2 in travel width and 30,540 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Komatsu PC138US8 be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Komatsu PC138US8 for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Komatsu PC138US8?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Step deck · Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Swing System

Swing Reduction: Planetary gear
Swing Circle Lubrication: Grease-bathed
Driven By: Hydraulic motor
Swing Lock: Wet, multiple-disc brake

Engine

Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995: 96.7 hp
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249: 91.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349: 91.8 hp
Lubrication System: Method- Gear pump, force-lubrication; Filter-Full-flow
Starter Motor: 4.5 kW/24 V
Battery: 64 Ah/2 x 12 V
Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Make: 2238

Driveline

Drawbar Pull, Maximum (Kg): 12500
Gradeability: 70 %
Travel Speed: 2.9/5.1

Capacities

Swing Drive: 0.7 gal
Fuel Tank: 51.6 gal
Final Drive: 0.6 gal
Engine Oil: 3 gal
Radiator: 3.3 gal
Hydraulic: 18.3 gal

Operational

Boom Size: 15.1 ft in
Boom Type: Standard
Arm Size: 8.3 ft in
Bucket Size – Kga Standard Gp: 0.7 yd3
Arm Type: Standard
Maximum Reach @ Ground Level: 26.9 ft in
Digging Depth – Maximum: 18 ft in
Swing Radius: 4.9 ft in

Weights

Operating Weight: 30534.1 lb
Bucket Weight - Kga Gp: 992.1 lb
Quick Hitch Weight – Kga: 392.5 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type: HydrauMind System
Selectable Work Modes: 5
Economy Sub-Mode Selections: 4
Main Pump Type: Variable displacement, axial piston
Maximum Flow Rate: 63.8 gal/min
Hydraulic Motor (Travel): 2 x piston motor with parking brake
Hydraulic Motor (Swing): 1 x piston motor with swing holding brake

Brakes

Parking Brake: Wet, multiple-disc
Service Brake: Hydraulic lock

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