KOBELCO USA Introduces Large, Short-Radius Excavator

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA launched its new model SK380SRLC-7 in North America. This excavator sets the standard for large, short-radius machines, offering full-size benefits with short rear-swing capabilities and exceptional features, including the highest digging power, swing torque and travel performance in the 35 ton class. This machine takes on the heaviest up-close work with confidence with only 6.5 inches of counterweight tail-swing radius. With the ability to operate safely in a single 12-foot lane, this machine is ideal for any application requiring the use of a larger machine within a limited work area. The KOBELCO SK380 delivers unmatched power … Read more

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. Launches Next-Gen Excavator to Lineup

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. launches the all-new SK260LC-11 to its lineup of industry-leading construction machinery. This next-generation machine delivers superior performance, greater efficiency and more productivity in this competitive class, and offers more standard features and overall added value than previous models. Since the development of the first-generation ‘SK’ series 25 ton KOBELCO excavator in 1983, this size class has grown in popularity due to its versatility in various general construction applications. Equipped with a new Tier IV Final Yanmar engine, the new SK260LC-11 delivers 194 net horsepower and 577 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,500 rpm, which is a … Read more

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Topcon Announces 3D Machine Control Compatibility

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Topcon Positioning Group announces a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen excavator users to leverage Topcon 3D machine control functionality, together with Cat Assist features. As a result of this new compatibility of the Topcon 3D Excavator System, with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors, customers will experience simplified installation of the Topcon aftermarket system into Caterpillar’s existing 2D excavator systems, in coordination with Topcon and Caterpillar dealers. The Topcon system is designed to provide real-time, dynamic, on-screen bucket location and design views, resulting in the operator cutting grade faster and more accurately. The operator can create, cut and check designs directly … Read more

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KOBELCO USA Introduces Next-Gen Blade Runner

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has introduced the enhanced ED160BR-7 Blade Runner excavator model in North America. The next-generation ED160BR-7 is an innovative machine that is unique to KOBELCO and provides unmatched versatility. It is a combination of both a short radius excavator and a dozer, which enables customers to have two machines in one. Unlike most excavators, this 105 horsepower, 37,000 pound model is equipped with more than just a backfill blade; a patented six-way large-capacity dozer blade with folding edges makes the ED160BR-7 an easy-to-transport machine unique to the market. The dozer blade boasts power, angle, tilt and lift … Read more

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KOBELCO USA Introduces Next-Gen Series Excavator

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has released the enhanced SK140SRLC-7 excavator model in North America. The next-generation SK140SRLC-7 sets the standard for mid-sized machines and offers full-size benefits with short rear-swing capabilities and exceptional features. The upgraded SK140SRLC-7 boasts a dynamic digging force of 24,800 lbs. to achieve leading-class work volume. A compact design and long-digging reach capabilities provide a broad working range and easy maneuverability, while a top-of-class digging depth of 19 feet 7 inches and swing speed of 11 rpm shorten cycle times by ~10%. Equipped with a new Tier IV Final engine that increases power output by ~10%, … Read more

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