Kobelco launches new midi excavators
Next-gen rigs boast improvements in efficiency, productivity and comfort, Kobelco saidKobelco has lifted the covers off its newest seven and 8-tonne excavators – the SK75SR-7 and SK85MSR-7 featuring a series of upgrades to offer more power, reduced cycle times and better comfort in the cab.
“Several years of research and development including listening to valuable feedback from owners of the previous SK75SR-3 and SK85MSR-3 models has led to the significant improvements you see in these new models, raising the bar yet again in excavator design and innovation,” said Kobelco General Manager of Sales and Service, Doug McQuinn.
“The new SK75SR-7 and SK85MSR-7 excavators offer superior performance, greater efficiency and productivity with increased power and speed.
“The interior cab fit out presents more like that of a European car than an excavator, providing operators with optimal comfort with a simple and elegant design and aesthetic sense.”
A new Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine increases the power output by 27.9 per cent, Kobelco said. With a dynamic digging force of 60.2kN, the arm digging speed is increased by 37 per cent, resulting in a reduced digging cycle time by up to 15 per cent, Kobelco added.
“The short radius design allows operators to work in compact spaces and Kobelco’s proprietary iNDr system delivers ultra-quiet operation and protection from dust, making them ideal for urban environments,” McQuinn said.
“These excavators are also very easy to service and maintain.”
The cabs and the interior of the new machines have also been given a face-lift. The new large sized cab comes with an air suspension seat, ergonomic controls, a smartphone holder, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, a 10-inch colour multi-display monitor, built-in rear, left, and right cameras and more.
“Another attractive feature is the installation of LED backlights on switches and dials,” McQuinn said.
“The LED interior light automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the ignition is turned off ensuring easy entry and exit when operating on jobsites in the evening.”
The new SR-7 range offers three models – the SK75SR-7, SK75SR-7 Offset and SK85MSR-7. The SK75SR-7 is available with fixed mono boom and offset boom configurations. The SK85MSR-7 is available with swing boom configuration.
The new series 7 excavators are now available from Kobelco dealerships nationwide.
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