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Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kobelco ➔
Model: SK270SR LC-5 ➔

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 SR series, which emphasizes compact operation in confined spaces while maintaining digging performance and stability. The SK270SR LC-5 typically features a long undercarriage for improved balance and ground contact, along with a fuel-efficient engine and hydraulic system suited to trenching, loading, grading, and general excavation tasks. Common applications include urban construction, roadwork, and material handling. Availability of specifications may vary by region and configuration.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Arm Crowd Force - SAE	24,500.00 lbs (11,113.03 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-ISO	25,200.00 lbs (11,430.54 kg)
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 Reach Along Ground	32.30 ft (9.85 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.20 ft (5.85 m)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	31.90 ft (9.72 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Minimum swing radius	771.70 in (1,960.12 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Digging Depth	23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.10 ft (6.43 m)

Brakes

Gradeability	70%
Parking brake	Oil disc brake per motor
Travel speed	3.60 mph (5.79 kph)

Capacities

Cooling system	6.40 gal (24.22 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

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

Crawler length	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Overall length	29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Shoe width	2.60 ft (0.79 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6.10 ft (1.86 m)

Engine

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
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

Hydraulic System Type	Two variable displacement pumps
Max. discharge flow	58.20 gpm (220.29 lpm)
Travel circuit	4970 psi

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

59,965.80 lbs (27,200.06 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed	12.6 rpm
Swing Torque	52,700.00 lbs ft (71,450.66 nm)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	55,303.00 lbs (25,085.05 kg)
Number of Shoes per Side	51
Track Gauge	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Kobelco SK270SR LC-5s currently for sale

A 2017 Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 From Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for $139,990.00 USD

A 2018 Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 From Robert H Finke & Sons for $166,500.00 USD

A 2018 Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 From Bobcat of Saratoga for $166,500.00 USD

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