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Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Specs

The Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 is a reduced-tail-swing hydraulic excavator in the 27-ton class, designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It is part of Kobelco's SK series and uses a short-radius upper structure for operation in confined job sites. The machine is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, boom and arm configurations, and an enclosed operator cab. Common applications include trenching, grading, material handling, and general excavation. The SK270SR LC-5 is recognized for balancing digging performance, maneuverability, and transportability within the mid-size excavator category.


Boom/Stick 1

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Crowd Force - Sae 24,500.00 lbs (11,113.03 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Iso 25,200.00 lbs (11,430.54 kg)
Boom/Stick 1 Boom-5.65 m, Arm(2.94m)
Bucket Digging Force - Iso 35,300.00 lbs (16,011.83 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae 29,300.00 lbs (13,290.27 kg)
Max Digging Depth 21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Max Digging Height 36.90 ft (11.25 m)
Max Digging Reach 32.30 ft (9.85 m)
Max Dumping Clearance 27.30 ft (8.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 19.11 ft (5.82 m)
Maximum Reach At Ground Level 31.90 ft (9.72 m)
Min Dumping Clearance 10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Minimum Swing Radius 771.66 in (1,960.02 cm)

Boom/Stick 2

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Arm Crowd Force-Iso 23,600.00 lbs (10,704.79 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Sae 22,900.00 lbs (10,387.28 kg)
Boom/Stick 2 Boom-5.65 m, Arm(3.33m)
Bucket Digging Force - Iso 35,300.00 lbs (16,011.83 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae 321,090.00 lbs (145,644.15 kg)
Max Digging Depth 23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Max Digging Reach 33.71 ft (10.27 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground 33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 21.10 ft (6.43 m)
Max. Digging Height 37.11 ft (11.31 m)
Minimum Swing Radius 94,488.19 in (240,000.00 cm)

Brakes

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Brakes specifications
Gradeability 70 %
Parking Brake Oil disc brake per motor
Travel Speed 3.60 mph (5.79 kph)

Capacities

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Capacities specifications
Cooling System 6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank 9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Engine Oil 5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Fuel Tank 87.20 gal (330.05 l)
Hydraulic Oil Tank 30.20 gal (114.31 l)
Hydraulic System 60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Travel Reduction 2.70 gal (10.22 l)

Cylinders

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Cylinders specifications
Bore (Arm) 5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Bore (Boom) 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Bore (Bucket) 4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Stroke (Arm) 61.40 in (155.96 cm)
Stroke (Boom) 52.00 in (132.08 cm)
Stroke (Bucket) 42.60 in (108.20 cm)

Dimensions

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Crawler Length 14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Ground Clearance 1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.37 ft (3.16 m)
Overall Length 28.97 ft (8.83 m)
Shoe Width 2.60 ft (0.79 m)
Tail Swing Radius 6.04 ft (1.84 m)
Width 10.44 ft (3.18 m)

Engine

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Engine specifications
Bore 4.50 in (11.43 cm)
Displacement 312.70 cu in (5,124.25 cu cm)
Engine Make Hino JO5E
Engine Model J05EUM-KSSL
Engine Type Direct injection
Max Torque 472.10 lbs ft (640.07 nm)
Net Power 166.00 hp (123.79 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Stroke 5.20 in (13.21 cm)
Torque Measured @ 1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic System Type Two variable displacement pumps
Max. Discharge Flow 58.20 gpm (220.29 lpm)
Travel Circuit 4970 psi

Operational

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight 59,965.80 lbs (27,200.06 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 12.6 rpm
Swing Torque 52,700.00 lbs ft (71,450.66 nm)

Undercarriage

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 55,303.00 lbs (25,085.05 kg)
Number Of Shoes Per Side 51
Track Gauge 8.50 ft (2.59 m)
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