by Nick Drew | Tue 21 May 2024
Kobelco went Big at Intermat 2024
Kobelco once again had a major outdoor stand at Intermat in Paris and among the star attractions was an all-new 50 + tonne hydraulic excavator.
Intermat was chosen as the European launchpad for Kobelco’s 52 tonne SK520LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With an operating weight of 52,900 – 57,200kgs depending on specification, and a bucket capacity of 3.4m3, the machine is powered by a 6-cylinder, Stage V emissions compliant Isuzu 6WG1 diesel engine offering a power output rating of 348kW @1,800rpm.
The big machine also features an improved and greater capacity hydraulic system when compared to the previous model.
Apparently, orders for this new machine have already been taken by UK dealers the Molson Group, so we look forward to seeing some of these heavyweights on UK sites very soon.
In the video below from my great friend and industry colleague Peter Haddock, he talks to Kobelco Europe’s Xenia Kolijn about the new machine, and goes on to talk to Olivier Rasmont about another key machine that was featured on the stand, the SK350D high reach demolition machine.