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LATEST SK75SR-7 KOBELCO EXCAVATOR A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT ON PREDECESSOR, SAYS CONTRACTOR Galway based contractors Michael O’Duinn & A Mhic Inneallra Teo recently invested in another mid range Kobelco excavator from McSharry TRACK, having enjoyed a highly positive experience with a previous model.
“I have been in the industry since 1991 and have driven plenty of other machines, but had no hesitation in changing to Kobelco when McSharry TRACK took on the dealership because of the excellent level of service and support they provide,” says Cathal, who also operates a 210 Kobelco.
The company’s Cathal Dunne tells us that the latest Kobelco SK75SR-7 is a big improvement on the predecessor it replaces. In fact, he says, “It is well ahead of the older SK75SR-3 in terms of speed, driver comfort and cab design, with a large touchscreen and a two camera system, offering great all round visibility.”
“My first Kobelco from McSharry’s served me very well, was always reliable and never let me down, which gave me the confidence to invest in this new machine which is exceeding my expectations; I’m operating it every day and it offers me a good working environment in all sorts of weather out here on the West Coast.”
With the company focused on contract work for the Republic’s ESB power network, the new machine is currently employed on erecting electricity poles in the Galway area.
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Michael O’Duinn & A Mhic Inneallra Teo was initially established in 1984 by Cathal’s father and has since gone from strength to strength, with a steady stream of successfully completed contracts under its belt.
Big Advancements So let’s take a look at some of those improvements Cathal has mentioned that make the new Kobelco SK75SR-7 stand out from its predecessor. The distance between the upper structure and undercarriage has increased by 20mm in order to reduce damage by rocks, and the machines’ blade geometry has been improved, making it easier for operation in mountainous areas. Other key improvements to the machines’ all-round performance include a 15% reduction in digging cycle time and 37% increase in arm digging speed for improved productivity, and a 27,9% increase in engine output. In addition, the machine’s bucket digging force has been increased by over
