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Kobelco announces the arrival of the SK140LC-11 excavator
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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
The 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.)
Above: Powered by a 3-litre Isuzu turbo diesel engine, the SK140LC-11 design includes the new 11 series modern and spacious cabin
can be accessed via the master jog-dial and on-screen selection modes. This system ensures a greater range of working versatility and the correct hydraulic performance is delivered to suit the working task, Kobelco says.
Four customisable modes are available and can be pre-set by service engineers to extend the range of hydraulic operations for additional machine roles. A proportional hand-controlled nibbler and breaker circuit, plus a hand-controlled tilt/rotate circuit with dedicated gear pump and a quick hitch hydraulic piping are all fitted as standard equipment.
The new falling object protection system Level II roof guard also sees design advancements. Previous roof guards have always been rigid mounted for safety and security. However, this latest roof guard features a swing-open door section so the external roof glass can now be easily cleaned for visibility without reducing its structural integrity.
Other areas under the design spotlight include repositioning the safety valve on the cylinder arm to further minimise the risk of accidental contact with site obstacles, and the mounting lug dimensions on the standard bucket have been uprated to suit the available digging force.
A large 280L fuel tank reduces refuelling downtime and includes a fuel cap that meets EN regulations to prevent fuel spillage. Internal LED lighting that reacts to door opening/closure and main ignition on/off further promotes operator safety.
“The introduction of the SK140LC-11 to the Australian market has been a significant decision by Kobelco,” KCMA general manager of product & distribution Mark Johnson says.
The 13–15 tonne operating class is traditionally made up of smaller contractors and rental fleet companies who require versatile machines with increased productivity, good digging power and low running costs, with an extremely competitive initial purchase price – the new SK140LC-11 meets these requirements, Kobelco says.
“The fact it complies with Tier 4 Final emission regulations adds to the already impressive specification of this excavator – as do the latest operating features and unequalled superior operator comfort, all of which contribute to increased efficiency and productivity,” Johnson adds.
“All these features are what our key potential customers have told us they need. Add to the mix Kobelco’s legendary reliability and durability, it is clear that the SK140LC-11 is the new obvious choice in this operating class.”
The Kobelco SK140LC-11 is now available at dealers around Australia and New Zealand.
