Komatsu Germany Mining Division has announced the global launch of the PC9000-12 Hydraulic Mining Excavator.
The PC9000-12 is the largest and most innovative hydraulic mining excavator in Komatsu’s portfolio.
Following its successful market introduction in Canada, the PC9000-12 is now available worldwide through Komatsu’s global dealer network.
“Our team has already gained valuable hands-on experience with the PC9000 and we’re looking forward to helping customers successfully integrate the machine into their operations to get the most out of its capabilities,” said Dennis Chmielewski, Executive Vice President of Mining at SMS Equipment.
The first PC9000-12 was delivered in May 2025 to an oilsands operation in Canada. SMS Equipment acted as launch partner for the Canadian market, supporting the successful introduction and commissioning of the first machines in collaboration with Komatsu and the customer.
“We’re thrilled to officially now offer this game-changing machine across Canada,” Chmielewski said. “The PC9000-12 is expected to redefine operational efficiency and push productivity to new heights across the toughest mining sites.”
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Representing the next evolution in Komatsu’s surface mining lineup, the PC9000-12 is engineered to help mining operations achieve higher productivity, improved efficiency and lower cost per ton – while delivering the power, performance and reliability customers rely on.
“Representing the next evolution in our product lineup, the PC9000-12 sets a new benchmark for global surface mining operations,” said Peter Buhles, Vice President Sales & Service. “With its versatile configurations – including face shovel and backhoe, as well as diesel and electric drive options – we can efficiently serve all major mining operations worldwide. The PC9000-12 delivers the power, performance and reliability our customers expect, while supporting higher productivity, lower emissions per ton and seamless integration with autonomous haulage systems.
A new benchmark
Designed to operate in tough mining environments, the PC9000-12 can be configured with diesel Tier 4, diesel unregulated or electric drive, allowing mining companies to align their equipment with regulatory requirements and site-specific conditions.
As the largest model in the PC series, it offers the highest bucket capacity, longest reach and highest digging power in the PC series
The mining excavator is available in both front shovel and backhoe configuration, equipped with a 46 cubic-metre front shovel or a 49 cubic-metre backhoe bucket.
It is precisely optimized to load Komatsu’s largest mining trucks in the range of 240 – 400 short tons in a three to five pass match.
With a payload of more than 80 tons per pass, it can load a Komatsu 980E truck in five passes in less than 150 seconds.
Under optimal conditions, this translates into production rates of around 8,000 tons per hour.
Built for the future
Built with future-ready mine sites in mind, the PC9000-12 is designed for efficient double-side loading and is compatible and integrated with Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System.
At the same time, operator comfort and safety remain central to the machine’s design. The spacious, ergonomically optimized operator cabin and advanced monitoring systems support reduced operator fatigue, improved visibility and enhanced situational awareness – enabling high performance throughout every shift.
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