Technical Description
The Samsung SE280N LC-3 is a high-performance crawler excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. Available in three boom/stick configurations, it offers versatile reach and digging capabilities: Option 1 provides a max cutting height of 31.6 ft, max digging depth of 22.5 ft, max loading height of 21.9 ft, and max reach along ground of 32.7 ft; Option 2 increases these to 32.9 ft, 24.2 ft, 23.1 ft, and 34.5 ft respectively; Option 3 delivers the highest reach with 34.3 ft, 27.3 ft, 24.5 ft, and 37.5 ft. The excavator’s bucket capacity ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 cu yd, with a reference capacity of 1.7 cu yd. It features a robust Cummins C8.3-C turbocharged diesel engine, displacing 504.7 cu in, producing 215 hp (160 kW) gross power and 629 lb-ft of torque, with net power at 197 hp (147 kW). The hydraulic system delivers 132.1 gpm flow and 4980 psi relief pressure, supporting efficient operation. The machine has a ground clearance of 1.6 ft, a top cab height of 10 ft, and a width to outside of tracks of 9.9 ft. With a track gauge of 7.9 ft and 50 shoes per side, it ensures stability and low ground pressure of 7.6 psi. The SE280N LC-3 has a maximum travel speed of 2.8 mph (3 kph) and a swing speed of 10.8 rpm. Its operating weight is 61,288.6 lbs, and it is equipped with a 124.2-gallon fuel tank, 87.8-gallon hydraulic fluid capacity, and a 24-volt electrical system. This excavator combines power, durability, and adaptability for a wide range of earthmoving applications.