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Develon DX300LC-7 vs Komatsu PC290LC-11

The Develon DX300LC-7 is about 5% heavier than the Komatsu PC290LC-11 (31,800 vs 30,330 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Develon DX300LC-7 has about 37% more engine power (202 kW (271 hp) vs 147 kW (197 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Develon and Komatsu in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Develon DX300LC-7 excavator
Develon Develon DX300LC-7
Komatsu machine similar to the Komatsu PC290LC-11 (related model may be pictured)
Komatsu Komatsu PC290LC-11
Operating weight 31,800 kg (70,100 lb)30,330 kg (66,900 lb)
Engine power 202 kW (271 hp)147 kW (197 hp)
Engine power 202 kW (271 hp) gross at 1,800 rpm (SAE J1995)—
Max. digging depth ≈7.31 m (24 ft 0 in)6.91 m (22 ft 8 in), 6.15 m boom + 3.2 m arm
Max. digging reach ≈10.5–10.7 m (34 ft 7 in–35 ft 2 in)—
Bucket digging force 196 kN (44,092 lbf)—
Arm digging force 136 kN (30,644 lbf)—
Engine model Develon DL08V, 6 cylindersKomatsu SAA6D107E-3, six cylinders, turbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR
Emissions EU Stage V / US EPA Tier 4 FinalUS EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
DX300LC-7K Korea/other markets; 31,600 kg, 0.80–1.75 m³ buckets—
DX300LC-7M Emerging markets; 138 kW at 1,800 rpm, 31.8 t—
Net power (ISO 9249) —147 kW (196 hp)
Max. reach at ground level —10.45 m (34 ft 3 in)
Bucket crowd force (ISO) —198 kN (20,200 kgf / 44,530 lbf)
Bucket capacity —1.39 m³ (1.82 yd³)
Displacement —6.69 L (408 in³)
Gross power (SAE J1995) —159 kW (213 hp)
Max. pump flow —490 L/min (129 US gal/min)
Relief pressure – implement / travel —37.3 MPa (5,405 psi)
Relief pressure – swing —28.9 MPa (4,196 psi)
Arm crowd force (ISO) —133 kN (13,600 kgf / 29,980 lbf)
Swing speed —10.5 rpm
Max. drawbar pull —249 kN (25,400 kgf / 56,000 lbf)
Gradeability —70%
Overall track width —3.19 m (10 ft 6 in)
Tail swing radius —3.02 m (9 ft 11 in)
Track rollers / carrier rollers (each side) —8 / 2
Fuel tank —400 L (105.7 US gal)
DEF tank —23.1 L (6.1 US gal)
Hydraulic system / tank —253 L / 132 L (66.9 / 34.9 US gal)
Coolant —36 L (9.5 US gal)
Strengths
  • + Large 8-litre six-cylinder at a low 1,800 rpm
  • + Strong bucket force for the class
  • + Value pricing
  • + Backed by HD Hyundai’s global network
  • + Bridges the gap between 20-tonne and 36-tonne classes
  • + Shares engine and many parts with the PC210LC-11, simplifying fleet maintenance
  • + Komatsu says fuel consumption is 9% lower than the previous model
  • + Strong 198 kN bucket crowd force and 249 kN drawbar pull
  • + Komtrax as standard
Watch-outs
  • − Several versions with different engines and weights
  • − Lower resale than premium brands
  • − Dealer quality varies
  • − 3.19 m wide over tracks — usually a wide load
  • − Same hydraulic flow as the lighter PC210LC-11
  • − Smaller 400 L fuel tank than bigger machines
Full DX300LC-7 reviewFull PC290LC-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.