Kobelco adds SK380SRLC-7 to its range of Short Radius excavators

The SK380SRLC-7 follows Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept and offers powerful performance and productivity, precise controllability and excellent stability and lifting.

Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME), wholly owned by Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japan and dedicated to the sales and service of crawler excavators, demolition excavators and crawler cranes, announces the arrival of the SK380SRLC-7. The new model, follows Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept and offers powerful performance and productivity, precise controllability and excellent stability and lifting.

Short Radius machines are ideal for operators working on urban and residential jobsites and are increasingly popular due to ongoing requirements for roadworks and utility maintenance. With this in mind, Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is pleased to announce the addition of this new model to its extensive SR range. The new SK380SRLC-7 follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept and offer powerful performance and productivity, precise controllability and excellent stability and lifting.    

Kobelco first introduced the Short Radius (SR) concept in 1996 and now has the largest SR range on the market covering machines from 1 tonne (SK10SR-2E) to 38 tonnes (SK380SRLC-7). SR machines benefit from a smaller working footprint, which means that they can access tighter working areas and can even operate within one carriageway, so as not to disturb traffic when working on roads or when lifting utility trench boxes. The new and largest SK380SRLC-7 is  equipped with a powerful Isuzu Stage V compliant engine, which provides  210 kW  output and  6%  higher torque than previous models for a more efficient performance. In addition, the DPF replacement interval has been extended from 4,500 to 8,000 hours of operation, resulting in less downtime for maintenance.

Weighing in at 38 tonnes, the new machine provides extremely precise operation through excellent controllability and smooth hydraulics. A longer undercarriage also ensures excellent stability, even when lifting heavy loads. For example, the combination of high hydraulic pressure (Heavy Lift) and balanced chassis layout delivers exceptional lifting capacity, which is ideal for heavier tools and attachments. Also the bucket cylinder has been reinforced and increasing the rod side pin diameter from 80 to 95 mm, adding to the machines controllability.

As part of Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept, the SK380SRLC-7 also benefits from enhanced cabin design, ergonomics and safety features. The Kobelco-branded Grammer air suspension seat moves together with the armrests and hydraulic controls for reduction of operator fatigue, and provides excellent shock absorption and superior ride comfort. The spacious cabin is also equipped with a DAB+ radio, Bluetooth and hands-free telephone. In addition, the jog dial controls multiple functions on the 10 inch colour screen, including operating history, maintenance cycle, fuel and water temperature gauges as well as hydraulic oil-flow adjustment. To improve visibility on the jobsite, particularly when operating during the darker winter months, the new SK380SRLC-7 is also been equipped with two bright LED work lights.

Commenting on the introduction of the new Kobelco SK380SRLC-7, Kobelco Product Marketing Manager, Wesley Elverding, said: “Increased requirements for urban infrastructure, utilities and roadbuilding means an increased demand for compact machinery. The new SK380SRLC-7 provide the same powerful performance and lifting capacity as our mid-weight conventional machines, but with a smaller working footprint. We are excited to add this machine to our range of short radius crawler excavators.”