Kobelco is recognized as a manufacturer of excavators up to 90 tons, but is especially dedicated to the development of its line of mini excavators. Even after a machine has been launched, Kobelco’s product development team works closely with distributors and customers to further develop it. Such is the case with the Kobelco SK17SR-3E, which has just been re-launched with a number of new features and significant design improvements.
Mini excavators are often used for gardens, utilities and small construction or industrial projects and operators can often be found working long hours inside the cab.
With this in mind, the working environment of the Kobelco SK17SR-3E has been significantly improved with a deluxe Grammar branded reclining seat for improved operator comfort. Wrist rests have also been integrated instead of armrests to further reduce operator fatigue.
In addition, all cab switches are now backlit and LED work lights are fitted to the boom as standard for improved visibility.
Ideal for jobsites where space is restricted, the Kobelco SK17SR-3E combines a compact design with a wide digging reach for efficient performance, excellent maneuverability and durability. The machine’s zero tail (deck version) or short tail (cab version) movement provides excellent accessibility when working next to walls or digging near ditches, and the machine can turn 180 ° in a width of only 2 m for a small operational footprint. .
The SK17SR-3E’s retractable chains (990mm) provide additional accessibility in confined workplaces and allow the machine to pass through spaces as narrow as 1m wide. When extended (1,320 mm), the crawlers offer improved stability during operation. In terms of durability, the SK17SR-3E features a forged boom top and bolt-on pins and a boom cylinder guard, which protects the cylinder from damage during work. The machine’s hydraulic hoses are also housed within a thick cast iron bracket for added durability. As part of Kobelco’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, the SK17SR-3E is also now Phase V compliant.
“When developing our mini excavators, a key focus for us is to ensure that performance is not compromised by the small size of the machine. In the case of the SK17SR-3E, the machine is not only competitive in arm piling force (8.7 kN) and bucket digging force (15.2 kN), but her comfortable, newly designed interior also makes her particularly attractive to operators,” said KCME Product Manager Peter Stuij.
Source: ivtinternational.com
