Kobelco SK230 Excavator (SR / SRLC Series)
The Kobelco SK230 is a powerful, mid-size crawler excavator built to deliver high performance, efficiency, and versatility in a compact/urban footprint. Designed to balance digging force, reach, and maneuverability, it thrives in utility, site work, infrastructure, and construction applications.
Key Specifications & Highlights
Below are representative specs for the SK230 SR / SRLC variants. Always confirm against your specific model year and configuration.
| Metric | Value / Range | Notes / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | ~ 55,100 lb (≈ 25,000 kg) for SK230SRLC-3 kobelco-usa.com | Legacy SK230SRLC-3 spec |
| ~ 57,100 lb (≈ 25,900 kg) for SK230SRLC-7 kobelco-usa.com+2constructionequipment.com+2 | More recent version | |
| Engine Power | ~ 157 hp (117 kW) for SRLC-3 kobelco-usa.com | Earlier version |
| ~ 164 hp (122 kW) for SRLC-7 kobelco-usa.com+1 | Newer version | |
| Bucket Capacity | ~ 1.05 cu yd (≈ 0.80 m³) (SAE heaped) kobelco-usa.com | Common bucket size |
| Digging Depth | ~ 21 ft 7 in (≈ 6,580 mm) for later versions constructionequipment.com+1 | SK230SRLC-7 digging spec |
| Dump Height | ~ 25 ft 4 in (≈ 7,725 mm) constructionequipment.com | For SK230-7 series |
| Breakout Force / Digging Force | ~ 29,700 lb-ft (≈ 132 kN) constructionequipment.com | For SK230SRLC-7 |
| Fuel / Emissions | Tier IV Final / Stage V / SCR + DPF (varies by region) kobelco-europe.com+3kobelco-usa.com+3kobelco-usa.com+3 | Newer SK230 models |
| Cooling / Noise Reduction | iNDr (Integrated Noise & Dust Reduction) cooling system with double offset duct design kobelco-usa.com+2kobelco-usa.com+2 | Reduces noise and dust intake |
| Travel System / Speed | Dual axial-piston travel motors, two speed travel; travel speeds vary by model kobelco-europe.com+2kobelco-usa.com+2 | Typical for SR series |
| Swing Speed | ~ 12.6 rpm farmersequip.com+1 | Standard swing motor |
| Hydraulic System | Advanced pump systems, optional “power boost”, Kib control logic kobelco-usa.com+1 | Optimizes flow, boost when needed |
| Fuel Tank | ~ 330 L (≈ 87.2 US gal) farmersequip.com+1 | For SK230SRLC series |
| Special Features | Short rear swing (SR) design, independent travel, enhanced visibility, maintenance access, ECO / H-mode operation kobelco-europe.com+3kobelco-usa.com+3kobelco-usa.com+3 |
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