The Komatsu PC220LC-8 hydraulic excavator has a Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 direct injection, turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled, six-cylinder, Tier-III/Stage-IIIA-certified engine producing 168 flywheel horsepower (FWHP). It has an operating weight of 54,926 pounds (24,914 kg). It comes standard with hydrostatic drive, a spacious cab, thin film transistor LCD monitor, and equipment management monitoring system (EMMS). It also features KOMTRAX technology, which sends location, service meter readings, and operation maps to a secure website.

The PC220LC-8 has a HydrauMind closed center hydraulic system with load sensing and pressure compensated valves delivering fluid at a rate of 116 gallons (439 L) per minute at a system pressure of 5,400 lbs per square inch (PSI) (37,231.7 kPa).