About · Komatsu PW118Overview
The Komatsu PW118 is a wheeled excavator in the midi-to-compact class, with an operating weight of 13,350 kg and an engine output of 97 hp. It is equipped with a 0.4 m3 bucket and is positioned as a road-mobile digging and lifting solution suited to confined or infrastructure-intensive worksites. The machine competes in a segment defined by manoeuvrability, transport flexibility, and a balance between digging capability and on-road travel speed.
Typical applicationsWhere this machine is used
Wheeled excavators of this class are widely deployed on utility installation, road construction, and municipal maintenance projects where frequent repositioning between sites is required without the need for a low-loader. The PW118 is suited to trenching, pipe-laying support, and light demolition work in urban or semi-urban environments. Its wheel-based configuration makes it particularly practical for work on or adjacent to paved surfaces where tracked machines would cause surface damage.
Used-market inspectionWhat to check before buying
When inspecting a used PW118 or any wheeled excavator of this class, priority checks should cover the condition of the undercarriage tyres and wheel hubs, the integrity of the slew ring and bearing play, and the function of the outrigger or dozer blade hydraulic circuits where fitted. The hydraulic system should be inspected for hose wear, cylinder seal condition, and any evidence of contamination in the fluid. Engine oil and coolant should be sampled and analysed if service history is incomplete. Structural welds on the boom and dipper arm should be examined for cracking, particularly around high-stress attachment points. A full function test under load is strongly recommended before purchase.
Current marketPrice position
In the European market the PW118 carries an average price of EUR 107,000, with a typical range running from EUR 96,200 to EUR 117,800. This positions the machine within a competitive segment that includes the Volvo EW140 and the Liebherr A311, both of which offer comparable wheeled-excavator capability and are regularly evaluated alongside the Komatsu unit by procurement teams. Buyers should assess condition and specification carefully, as individual units will sit at different points within the stated price band depending on age, hours, and fitted attachments.