Kobelco targets big jobs with compact equipment

Steve Ducker Desk Editor, Off Highway Research

23 February 2022

Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe has introduced the SK19 mini excavator, which it says combines a compact body with a high-output engine for high power and efficient operation.

The SK19, which replaces the previous SK18-1E, has a bigger engine, new hydraulic system and newly designed working equipment.

For example, the Yanmar Stage V-compliant engine is said to deliver a 38% increase in power output (13.1kW against 9.5kW), 10% increase in bucket digging force (16.7kN) and 26% increase in…

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