KOBELCO SK500LC-10 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Kobelco SK500LC-10 is a heavy-duty hydraulic excavator designed for high-performance digging and lifting applications. Powered by a Tier IV final certified HINO P11C-VN turbocharged diesel engine, it delivers 363.5 hp at 1850 rpm and a maximum torque of 1084.3 lb-ft at 1400 rpm. The engine displacement is 642 cubic inches, ensuring robust power output with fuel efficiency. It features a highly efficient hydraulic system with a flow of 195.5 gpm and a boom cylinder stroke of 331.8 inches, optimized for superior digging force and responsiveness. The excavator offers multiple boom and stick configurations, providing variable maximum digging depths from 21.3 ft up to 30.5 ft, and reach capabilities extending up to 44.3 ft. Maximum bucket digging force ranges between approximately 57,551 lbs to 65,644 lbs (SAE and ISO standards), with arm crowd force reaching over 48,000 lbs, enabling heavy lifting and excavation tasks with ease. Dumping clearance can reach up to 27.3 ft, and the machine supports vertical wall digging depths of up to 27.7 ft. Structurally, the SK500LC-10 has an operating weight close to 117,947 lbs, with a ground clearance of 1.7 ft and a tail swing radius of 12.5 ft. Its travel speed is up to 3.4 mph with excellent stability thanks to a track gauge of 9.1 ft and a 10.3 ft overall width of the upper structure. The hydraulic system comprises two variable displacement pumps plus a gear pump, and the swing mechanism achieves 7.6 rpm. Fuel capacity is 168.6 gallons, with a hydraulic fluid volume of 166.7 gallons, supporting extended productivity in demanding conditions. The SK500LC-10 emphasizes durability and operational efficiency through its advanced hydraulic flow control, power boost mode, and optimized digging volume, making it suitable for diverse heavy excavation projects including forestry, construction, and earthmoving operations. The enclosed cab provides operator comfort with heating and air conditioning, while the machine design assures excellent stability and maneuverability on rough terrain.