Kobelco Introduces Compact Excavator

Model 17SR is powered by Tier 3 certified engine and offers zero tail swing.

Kobelco Construction Machinery America, Carol Stream, Ill., has introduced the 17SR ACERA zero tail swing, compact excavator.

 

The machine has an adjustable track gauge that gives easy maneuverability in tight spaces without sacrificing stability, according to the manufacturers.

 

The SR17 also has a “Smart Hydraulic System” fueled by three pumps that are designed to ensure maximum power for simultaneous lifting, swinging and travel operations as well as controllability for fine grading.

 

The Kobelco 17SR is powered by a 15.2-hp, three-cylinder, Tier 3-certified diesel engine. The machine has a bucket breakout force of 2,900 pounds-foot and an arm-crowding force of 2,158 pounds-foot.

 

The 17SR also features an in-cab lever, allowing the operator to move between expanded and contracted configurations without leaving the cab.

 

More information is available at www.kobelcoamerica.com.