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Used Komatsu PC78US-6 excavator

A compact 6-9t Komatsu machine for export from China. Price follows the exact unit, not the model name.

$12,000 FOB fromindicative · per machine
compact 6-9tclass
In stock & sourcedavailability
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Used Komatsu PC78US-6 excavator for export from China

Komatsu PC78US-6 is not a normal 7-ton excavator for open-field earthmoving. Its value is the zero-tail body and compact structure. It is made for narrow roads, wall-side digging, drainage work, foundations, courtyard jobs, city repair and places where a normal PC60 or PC70 cannot swing easily.

We mainly supply Komatsu PC78US-6. We usually keep around 3 flowing units. Most available machines are repainted before export. Many units come with new track chains and track shoes, but the final undercarriage condition must follow current photos and travel video. Some units have a blade, while some do not, so buyers should confirm the exact machine before quotation.

For used PC78US-6 machines, meter hours are not a reliable way to judge condition. Many machines are old, repaired or repainted, so working hours should only be treated as a reference. The real decision should come from cold start, hot-machine hydraulic response, swing, travel, offset boom condition, undercarriage and serial plate.

PC78US-6 is better for used equipment dealers, local resellers, rental buyers and contractors who have real narrow-space jobs. If the customer only wants cheap general earthmoving, PC60 or PC70 may be easier and cheaper. Do not buy PC78US only because it looks special. Buy it when the jobsite really needs zero-tail swing.

PC78US-8 may be available sometimes, but stock is limited in China. If your market needs newer emission acceptance, smoother hydraulic control or better machine image, ask us to check current PC78US-8 availability. Buyers should still confirm local import rules before purchase.

For Komatsu PC78US-6 specs, use this table as a purchase reference, not as a fixed promise for every unit. Final details should follow the current machine plate, photos and video.

Commonly around 0.28 m³, confirm actual bucket

Mechanical direct-injection generation; confirm engine plate

Many units have new track chains and track shoes

Confirm actual measurement before shipment booking

Narrow roads, drainage, wall-side digging and urban work

PC78US-6 is worth buying when the jobsite is narrow. The short-tail design helps near walls, roads, buildings and foundations. In open fields, PC60 or PC70 may be enough.

Specs to confirm on the machine

Model
Komatsu PC78US-6
Machine Type
Compact crawler excavator
Class
7–8 ton class
Operating Weight
Around 7,190 kg, confirm current unit
Bucket Capacity
Commonly around 0.28 m³, confirm actual bucket
Engine Type
Mechanical direct-injection generation; confirm engine plate
Rear Swing Radius
Around 1,240 mm, confirm current version
Undercarriage
Many units have new track chains and track shoes
Transport Size
Confirm actual measurement before shipment booking

What we check before we quote

Engine

Cold start, smoke, idle stability, blow-by and engine plate.

Hydraulics

Boom, arm, bucket, combined movements and pump response.

Swing & travel

Both-side travel, straight walking and final-drive area.

Undercarriage & structure

Chain, shoes, rollers, sprocket, idler, pins and welds.

Where the PC78US-6 fits

Best for
Utilities, small construction, drainage, road repair and rental fleets.
Check first
Undercarriage, hydraulics, engine smoke and structure — not paint or hours alone.
Before booking
Confirm transport width, height and the loading method for your port.

Buying notes

Do not buy by paint
A clean repaint can hide weak hydraulics, a tired undercarriage or repair history.
Hours are a reference
Meter reading alone does not prove condition; cold start and working video do.
Match the market
Choose generation (-7/-8/-10/-11) by local fuel quality and mechanic skill, not only price.

Related questions

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Indicative FOB — the exact price follows the unit.

PC60-716500-19000 USD
PC60-817500-20000USD
PC70-11M0on request
PC70-818000-20000USD
PC78-612000-14000USD
PC78US-6$12,000 FOB from
PC78US-8on request

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Used Komatsu PC60-8 excavator for export from China

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Used Komatsu PC70-8 excavator for export from China

PC70-8

18000-20000USD
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FAQ

Do you have a used Komatsu PC78US-6 in stock?
Availability changes weekly. We hold and source Komatsu PC78US-6 units and send the latest exact-machine photos and video before quotation.
What does a used Komatsu PC78US-6 cost?
Current PC78US-6 indicatively starts around $12,000 FOB from. Year, hours, undercarriage and hydraulic condition drive the final FOB number.
Which markets do you ship a Komatsu PC78US-6 to?
We quote and ship worldwide, including Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, South and South-East Asia and Latin America.

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