by Kyle Molyneux | Thu 08 Oct 2020
Kobelco refreshes mini-excavator
With renewed focus on expanding and updating its mini-excavator range, Kobelco has revealed a new and improved version of its SK17SR-3E model.
The Kobelco SK17SR-3E now features a deluxe Grammar-branded reclining seat, complete with wrist rests, to improve operator comfort. All switches inside the cab are back-lit, and LED working lights are installed on the boom as standard for enhanced visibility. Kobelco says its machine can swing through 180 degrees within a width of just 2m for a small operating footprint. Meanwhile, its retractable crawlers (990mm) provide additional accessibility on confined job sites and allow the machine to pass through spaces as narrow as 1m wide. When extended (1,320mm), the crawlers offer improved stability during operation.
The new SK17SR-3E features a forged boom top and bolt-tightened pins and a boom cylinder guard, which protects the cylinder from damage while at work. The machine’s hydraulic hoses are also housed within thick cast-iron swing bracket for additional durability. Maximum arm crowding force of 8.7kN is teamed with a maximum bucket digging force of 15.2kN. The SK17SR-3E’s Yanmar 9.9kW engine is Stage 5 emissions-compliant, too.
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