Comparison · Excavator
Caterpillar 313 vs Komatsu PC490LC-11
The Komatsu PC490LC-11 is about 253% heavier than the Caterpillar 313 (48,690 vs 13,800 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Komatsu PC490LC-11 has about 231% more engine power (268 kW (359 hp) vs 81 kW (109 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Komatsu in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 13,800 kg (30,400 lb) | 48,690 kg (107,300 lb) |
| Engine power | 81 kW (109 hp) | 268 kW (359 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 80.9 kW (108 hp) | 268 kW (359 hp) |
| Max. digging depth | 5.84 m (19 ft 2 in), R3.0 m stick | 7.76 m (25 ft 5 in), 7.0 m HD boom + 3.4 m HD arm |
| Max. reach at ground level | 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in) | 11.81 m (38 ft 9 in) |
| Bucket digging force (ISO) | 98.7 kN (22,180 lbf) | — |
| Transport width | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) | — |
| Engine model | Cat C3.6, 4 cylinders, 3.6 L (220 in³) | Komatsu SAA6D125E-7, six cylinders, turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Engine power (ISO 14396) | 82 kW (110 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |
| Main system max. flow | 247 L/min (65 US gal/min) | — |
| Stick digging force (ISO) | 59.3 kN (13,330 lbf) | — |
| Max. swing torque | 34.9 kN·m (25,741 lbf·ft) | — |
| Max. cutting height | 8.84 m (29 ft) | — |
| Max. loading height | 6.43 m (21 ft 1 in) | — |
| Depth for 2.44 m (8 ft) level bottom | 5.88 m (19 ft 3 in) | — |
| Max. vertical wall digging depth | 5.18 m (17 ft) | — |
| Shipping length | 7.77 m (25 ft 6 in); 8.05 m (26 ft 5 in) with blade | — |
| Shipping height (top of cab) | 2.83 m (9 ft 4 in) | — |
| Tail swing radius | 2.19 m (7 ft 2 in) | 3.65 m (12 ft 0 in) |
| Track length / gauge | 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) / 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | — |
| Counterweight | 2,470 kg (5,445 lb) | — |
| Track shoes | 500–770 mm steel, rubber or rubber-pad options | — |
| Dozer blade (option) | 2.5, 2.6 or 2.7 m (8 ft 2 in–8 ft 10 in) | — |
| Fuel tank | 258 L (68.2 US gal) | 650 L (172 US gal) |
| DEF tank | 21 L (5.6 US gal) | 39 L (10.3 US gal) |
| Hydraulic tank / system | 70 L / 85 L (18.5 / 22.5 US gal) | — |
| Engine oil | 8 L (2.1 US gal) | 38 L (10 US gal) |
| Bucket crowd force (ISO) | — | 275 kN (28,000 kgf / 61,730 lbf) |
| Bucket capacity | — | 2.7 m³ (3.53 yd³) |
| Displacement | — | 11.04 L (674 in³) |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | — | 270 kW (362 hp) |
| Cooling fan | — | Hydraulically driven |
| Max. pump flow | — | 780 L/min (206 US gal/min) |
| Relief pressure – implement / travel | — | 37.3 MPa (5,405 psi) |
| Relief pressure – swing | — | 27.9 MPa (4,054 psi) |
| Arm crowd force (ISO) | — | 214 kN (21,800 kgf / 48,060 lbf) |
| Swing speed | — | 9.1 rpm |
| Max. drawbar pull | — | 329 kN (33,510 kgf / 73,880 lbf) |
| Gradeability | — | 70% |
| Overall track width | — | 3.34 m (10 ft 11 in) |
| Track rollers / carrier rollers (each side) | — | 8 / 2 |
| Track shoes (each side) | — | 49 |
| Hydraulic tank | — | 248 L (65.5 US gal) |
| Coolant | — | 47 L (12.4 US gal) |
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| Full 313 review | Full PC490LC-11 review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.