Komatsu PC4000-6 Documentary

An inside tour of a 2012 Komatsu PC4000-6 Super Shovel. Want to see inside more mega mining shovels? Then join PA today and get on the mine!

Chapter List:
00:00 Introduction/ KMG History
01:20 Capacities/ H285S Comparison
03:13 Undercarriage/ Travel
03:52 Dimensions
05:20 Hydro-Pilot System
05:56 Swing System
06:21 Electronic Room
06:52 Control Valves
07:36 Hydraulic Reservoir
07:59 Cooling System
08:19 Lincoln Lubrication System
08:59 Hydraulic Pumps
09:53 Engine/ Power
12:05 Fuel Capacity
12:15 Mufflers/ Air Cleaners/ Fire Suppression
13:48 Cab/ Controls/ KOMTRAX
17:48 Propel/ Service Fluid Station
18:40 Weight/ PC4000-11 Intro

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[lewismocaby]

Great video, used to run a PC3000 that was barge mounted, also engineer/mechanic on the same rig off and on for several years. Now retired from the trade I don’t hate the sight of them as much. Great video

[UnknowableAbsolute]

As always like first, best Documentary about mining machines on youtube

[craigsibley]

Excellent video once again from the Pennsylvania mining encyclopedia 👍👍👍
Liked the old Demags...

[Gus-co]

Another super interesting video Justin 👏

[tomgee]

What a complex monster, so many systems and subsystems. I wonder how frequent maintenance is required on the various systems and how long they take. I remember seeing a D-Mag on TV, truly an engineering marvel. Great narration but I could watch an hour or 2 explaining all the various components.

[scottlee]

Fantastic video! What an awesome machine!! This may very well be my favorite video to date.

[lancecluster]

Wow, you always do a great job on these and know a ton of information, but you out did yourself on this one. Nice machine, great tour of the machine. Thanks.

[ljack]

Thanks for doing the research on this beast!

[boom-rlme]

Another awesome documentary Justin!
Is there anyway we can get a video about mine site tour? Something that tells us the method of operations. There has to be a lot more to it than just start digging here... Extremely curious how they come up with a mining plan.

[shanegriffin]

Great as always! I actually built the Leibherr version of this pit shovel. It is from the Lego technic line. Over 4000 pieces. It took me six months to build and is fully functional from the technic app. Keep up the awesome work, Justin!

[Ratkill]

I'm guessing one of the mechanics labeled each circuit to help with diagnostics. Good thinking on them for that.

[bigmackstruckstop]

Wooow that's a massive machine and kool at that catch ya on the next one

[brianw]

It’s not a Lima 2400, but great stuff all the same! I got to spend a little time yesterday with the owner/ operator of the last 2400 in operation here in NW Pa. It will be retired this coming week. It was both a happy and sad experience for Me.

[motominded]

what powers the clamshell open and closed?

[lewiemcneely]

UN-real! I ran an older 3K komatsu hoe but it was NOTHING like this and remember Rexroth hydraulics on mainly concrete mixers. FINE job, Pal and Thanks and God Bless!

[billybobs]

God wat a machine good job maken video

[The_blindpizzaguy]

I have a really cool idea for a video mining monsters, do all the largest machines that you’ve done a documentary on in action

[constructionwatcher]

Very interesting. Thanks.

In the cab, I didn't hear you mention how the swing is controlled. Is that with the joysticks?

[imdavid]

Crazy specs for hydraulic fluid - moving over 1000 gallons per minute!

[jeremynguyen]

How loud is this machine when it’s in use