Machinery Trader Kobelco Blog Archive

    Kobelco Introduces 42-Ton SK380SRLC-7 Short-Radius Excavator To The North American Market
    Posted On: August 18, 2023
    Part of Kobelco’s SR Series, the 84,700-pound unit has a compact design and a long digging reach. ...
    Kobelco Rolls Out New 25-Ton SK210LC-11 Excavator With More Standard Features & Better Performance
    Posted On: April 4, 2022
    The 50,000-pound machine has a 160-horsepower, Tier IV Final Yanmar engine with 18% more torque than the previous model’s engine; Kobelco also improved the durability of several major components. ...
    Kobelco Announces New Generation Of Its Two-In-One ED160 Blade Runner
    Posted On: January 21, 2021
    The new machine boasts greater efficiency and productivity, as well as more power and speed than its predecessor. ...
    Kobelco & Leica Geosystems Collaborate On K-Dive Concept Remote Control For Excavators
    Posted On: October 30, 2020
    Besides remote control of working excavators, the K-Dive Concept can train new operators, and enables contractors to manage operations and work processes from the office. ...
    Kobelco Launches Faster, Stronger SK140SRLC-7 Excavator In North America
    Posted On: May 20, 2020
    The long-reach unit is powered by a new 105.4-horsepower Tier IV Final Isuzu engine with approximately 10% more power than the preceding model. ...
    Kobelco Adds New SK130LC-11 To Generation 11 Excavator Lineup
    Posted On: May 6, 2020
    The 96-horsepower excavator is designed enough to be nimble and quiet enough for work in areas where conventional diggers can’t, but still provides a digging force of 24,818 pounds. ...
    Kobelco USA Delivers Powerful CONEXPO-CON/AGG Exhibit
    Posted On: March 26, 2020
    The equipment manufacturer had a 31,350-square-foot booth that featured more than 20 machines, including a number of specialty excavators. ...
    Kobelco Plans Big Exhibit For CONEXPO-CON/AGG
    Posted On: February 24, 2020
    The company will have more than 20 machines on display, including a hybrid excavator, an array of new conventional models, several mini- and short-radius machines, and more. ...
    Kobelco Debuts New SK400DLC-10 & SK550DLC-10 Demolition Excavators
    Posted On: November 11, 2019
    The company’s latest crawler excavators are purpose-built for heavy demolition tasks, including taking apart buildings up to nine stories high. ...
    Kobelco Announces A New 90-Ton Class Crawler Excavator, The SK850LC-10
    Posted On: June 20, 2019
    The company’s newest digger is the largest Generation 10 model in its lineup, with a 90,598-pound digging force, a 146,800-pound drawbar pull force, and a 510-horsepower Tier IV Final engine. ...
    Kobelco Launches New SK75SR-7 & SK85CS-7 Mid-Sized Excavators
    Posted On: May 22, 2019
    The new diggers fall into the 9- to 10-ton excavator class, and Kobelco says they have a compact design, a long digging reach, and a short rear swing. ...
    Kentucky Dealer R.E.P. Rents Adds Kobelco Excavators
    Posted On: April 26, 2019
    Kobelco has chosen the Shelbyville sales, rental, and service center as the newest addition to its dealer network for the Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio region. ...
    Kobelco Celebrates 1,000th Excavator Made In The USA
    Posted On: April 5, 2019
    Kobelco recently held a ceremony to celebrate a milestone: its 1,000th excavator manufactured in the United States. ...
    Scania & Kobelco Team Up
    Posted On: February 5, 2018
    Kobelco Construction Machinery, a Japanese manufacturer of construction equipment, and Scania, an industrial and marine engine manufacturer based in Sweden, have partnered to deliver new 300t Series hydraulic crawler cranes. ...
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    2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Construction Equipment Sales Improve, But Dealers Stay Wary
    Posted 7/21/2026
    Hear the latest sentiment on the construction equipment market straight from heavy machinery dealers, in our newest Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence video. ...
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    Posted 7/17/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    U.S. Construction Machinery Inventory Rises As Values Decline In June
    Posted 7/10/2026
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 7/6/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    Case Launches 3-Ton CX30D, CX34D & CX38D D-Series Mini Excavators
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Case has launched its new CX30D, CX34D, and CX38D 3-ton mini excavators with zero-tailswing maneuverability, attachment-ready hydraulics, compact transportability, and 24.4-horsepower performance. ...
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    Machinery Trader Is Your Used Construction Equipment Guide
    Posted 6/26/2026
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    US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels See Significant Year-Over-Year Dip
    Posted 6/8/2026
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com
    Posted 5/18/2026
    MachineryTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
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