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in work mode Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia (KCMA) has announced the arrival of the SK140LC-11 – a Japanese manufactured excavator that offers quality, fuel economy and reliability within the 13–15 tonne operating segment
Above: The SK140LC-11 is the first premium conventional Kobelco excavator to enter the 13–15 tonne operating class
An automatic climate control system maintains the desired cabin temperature.
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he Kobelco SK140LC-11 sets a new benchmark as a direct result of precise manufacturing and high-tech design, with customer feedback also being a key element in its design process, the company says. The result is an excavator that delivers highly productive mechanical power, fast cycle times, refined operator comfort and fuel efficiency. The SK140LC-11 is the first premium conventional Kobelco excavator to enter the 13–15 tonne operating class. It is powered by a three-litre Isuzu turbo diesel engine, which is environmentally friendly and efficient, meeting all current global emissions standards, says Kobelco. Power output for the 3 litre engine is rated at 78.5kW, with a bestin-class drawbar pulling force of 141kN and a powerful bucket digging force of 105.4kN. Together with its balanced chassis layout, the SK140LC-11 provides exceptional lifting capability and stability, Kobelco says. An optional 600kg counterweight plus dozer blade option are available. The SK140LC-11 design includes the modern and spacious 11 Series cabin that features intuitive, easy-to-use operating controls and car-like systems. A 10-inch (25cm) colour monitor – which
the company says is the largest in-cab visual information screen within the excavator industry – provides easily accessible and programmable menu functions, machine status information and provides clear rear and right-side views from the standard-fit upper deck cameras. An LED back-lit multifunction jog-type dial is the access point to all monitor functions. LED backlighting is also standard on all control switches. A revised hydraulic system promotes smooth hydraulic control in conjunction with shorter and horizontal control lever movements. This design alleviates stress and tension of the operator’s fingers, wrist and arm, while at the same time providing precise control movement.. The new Kobelco-branded Grammar seat provides posture adjustment for operator comfort over a full working day. For increased operator comfort in high temperatures, an automatic climate control system maintains the desired cabin temperature by way of multiple cooling vents optimally positioned around the operator for an even flow of controlled airflow.
IN-BUILT TECH Seven pre-set hydraulic attachment modes (e.g. bucket, nibbler, tilt rotator and breaker, etc.)
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