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Komatsu PC 225 LC VS CAT 316 GC Comparison
Komatsu PC 225 LC
₹ 34 L - 45.01 L
VS
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
Komatsu PC 225 LC
₹34L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
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Komatsu PC 225 LC
From ₹ 34 Lakh
CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Komatsu SAA6D107E-1
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Model
Komatsu SAA6D107E-1
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Gross Power
123 kw
68 kw
Gross Power
123 kw
68 kw
Net Power
118 kw
66 kw
Net Power
118 kw
66 kw
Engine Power
165 HP
91 HP
Engine Power
165 HP
91 HP
Engine Displacement
7000 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
7000 cc
3600 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
880 Nm
430 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
23100 kg
14400 kg
Operating Weight
23100 kg
14400 kg
Machine Weight
23600 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
23600 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
439 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
439 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
120 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
120 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
172 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
172 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6620 mm
5580 mm
Max Digging Depth
6620 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5980 mm
4860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5980 mm
4860 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9700 mm
8180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9700 mm
8180 mm
Max Dumping Height
7110 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
7110 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
10000 mm
8520 mm
Max Cutting Height
10000 mm
8520 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Arm Length
2925 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2925 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
149 kN
63 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
149 kN
63 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
108 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
108 kN
45 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
132 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
132 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
29 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
29 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
24.6 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
24.6 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2580 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2580 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3845 mm
3750 mm
Track Length on Ground
3845 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2940 mm
2350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2940 mm
2350 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9705 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9705 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2980 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2980 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3045 mm
2810 mm
Overall Height
3045 mm
2810 mm
Cab Height
3045 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
3045 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
2.983 m
3 m
Boom Height
2.983 m
3 m
Track Width
440 mm
600 mm
Track Width
440 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12.4 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12.4 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
178 kN
120 kN
Drawbar Pull
178 kN
120 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9-1.2
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9-1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (implied class)
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (implied class)
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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
Komatsu PC 225 LC
Pros
- The ~165 HP engine provides solid torque and power for deep-digging and medium to heavy excavation works such as foundation, quarrying, trenching, and loading.
- Komatsu excavators are known globally for robust build quality, longevity, and reliability in tough jobsite conditions.
- Modern cabins (air-conditioned, ergonomic controls) reduce operator fatigue and improve productivity on long shifts.
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
