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CAT 345 GC VS Komatsu PC5500-6 Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹ 44 L - 50.01 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹44L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Komatsu PC5500-6
From ₹ 44 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Gross Power
259 kw
1880 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
258 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
258 kw
1880 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
2520 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
2520 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
30000 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
30000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
12 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
12 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
1550 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
552000 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
552000 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
120980 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
120980 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
23.8 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
23.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
310 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
310 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
6000 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
6000 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
2006 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
2006 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
8300 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
8300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
16132 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
16132 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
18700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
18700 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
10100 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
10100 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
15500 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
15500 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
11 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
11 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
8300 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
8300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
1516 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
1516 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
1326 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
1326 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
10356 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
10356 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
3717 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
3717 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
720 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
720 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
380 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
380 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
76 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
76 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
52 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
52 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
7450 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
7450 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
7424 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
7424 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
995 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
995 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
7750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
7750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
8987 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
8987 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
7900 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
7900 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
8610 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
8610 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
7910 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
7910 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.497 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.497 m
Track Width
2740 mm
1350 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
1350 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
2.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
2.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
3.1 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
3.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
50 %
Gradeability
35 %
50 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
1231 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
1231 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
26 - 29
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
26 - 29
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Monitoring system
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Monitoring system
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
140 A
Alternator Output
80 A
140 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
Komatsu PC5500-6
Pros
- Very large bucket capacity (~29 m³) for fast loading and high material movement.
- Two powerful engines provide high output suited for heavy mining operations.
- Available in both backhoe and shovel configurations to suit different mining tasks.
