5,164 kg38 hpMarket avg. €26k · 12 listed · 8 below market
Asking prices land at €25k – €26k, around 3% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Komatsu PC55 listings currently run from €24,750 to €25,900, with a market average around €25,815. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 12 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Komatsu PC55 is a 5-tonne class mini-excavator producing 38 hp and fitted with a 0.12 m³ bucket. It occupies the upper end of the compact excavator segment, bridging the gap between lighter sub-5-tonne machines and full short-radius mid-range units. With an operating weight of 5,164 kg, it delivers a payload and reach capability suited to work that exceeds what smaller 3- to 4-tonne machines can handle without stepping up to a larger, less versatile class.
Machines in this weight and power class are routinely deployed on utility trenching, drainage installation, and foundation excavation on confined sites where a larger machine would be impractical. Landscaping contractors use them for bulk earthmoving and grading tasks that demand more breakout force than a sub-4-tonne unit provides. Municipal and civil contractors value the class for road-edge and kerb work, pipeline installation, and secondary-site support roles alongside larger equipment.
Inspect the undercarriage closely, as track wear on machines in this weight class is a leading cost driver and is not always reflected in the hour-meter reading alone. Confirm that the house rotation bearing is free of play and that all hydraulic lines show no signs of chafing or weeping, paying particular attention to lines routed near the boom pivot. Check the engine for clean oil, stable idle, and the absence of blow-by, and request any available service records to verify scheduled maintenance intervals. Evaluate the bucket teeth, cutting edge, and any included attachments for remaining wear life. For machines that have worked in demolition or breaking applications, inspect the boom and stick welds for cracks, as cyclic impact loads accelerate fatigue in this area. A full function test of all hydraulic circuits, including any auxiliary lines, should be completed before purchase.
The PC55 is cross-shopped primarily against the Caterpillar 305 and the Kobelco SK55, all three sitting within the same 5-tonne operating weight band. On published specifications the Komatsu's 5,164 kg operating weight and 38 hp output are broadly comparable with those competitors, making brand preference, dealer support network, and attachment compatibility the principal differentiators for buyers operating mixed fleets. Within the PC55's own segment, the attributes that move a unit within its price band are accumulated working hours, service history documentation, undercarriage condition, cab configuration (canopy versus enclosed cab), and the range of hydraulic attachments included with the sale. Machines offered with a quick-coupler system and a verified hydraulic thumb or breaker circuit command stronger positioning than bare-spec units. Geographic proximity to Komatsu dealer networks also influences perceived value for buyers who weight parts availability.
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