Following the recent and successful introduction of several heavy demolition machines in Europe, Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) launched its largest excavator yet. The Kobelco SK850LC-10E is the latest addition to the Japanese manufacturer\u2019s proven Generation 10 range and will make its European debut at BAUMA on 8-15 April and available from their UK dealer Molson Group soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kobelco is well-known worldwide as a leading excavator specialist with more than 80 years of manufacturing and design experience. The manufacturer\u2019s machines are particularly highly-regarded for their advanced technology and the SK850LC-10E is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driven by a powerful Hino engine, the new machine delivers superior strength and performance via an uprated specification of 2,120 Nm of torque and 380 kW of power. The SK850LC-10E also features Kobelco\u2019s latest cooling system \u2013 a hydraulically-driven twin fan engine cooling system. This hydraulic version also prevents over-cooling by use of integrated sensors to reduce the speed of the twin-fan unit, helping to increase efficiency and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, technically advanced systems in the engine\u2019s dynamics have been designed to further help reduce the machine\u2019s carbon footprint and meet the new Stage V emissions regulations, which come into force later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The conventional SK850LC-10E, with standard boom and four arm variations, is best suited to general construction and excavation jobsites. However, extensive development and testing was undertaken in quarry conditions in China, India and a number of other South East Asian countries, also proving the machine\u2019s hardworking and durability credentials. An \u2018ME\u2019 version of the SK850LC-10E, with short boom and short arm, is also available specifically for quarrying. A demolition (DLC) version is expected to launch in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on the introduction of the new SK850LC-10E, KCME Product Manager, Peter Stuijt, said: \u201cWe are really excited to launch our heaviest excavator at BAUMA 2019. The success of our heavy demolition equipment in Europe paved the way for the introduction of a larger conventional machine. The SK850LC-10E will offer high performance, fast cycle times and a smooth hydraulic system as well as low fuel consumption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n