Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kobelco ➔
Model: SK500LC-10 ➔

The Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator is a powerful machine designed for heavy-duty excavation tasks. With impressive specifications including a max digging depth of 30.5 ft, a max digging reach on ground of 43.7 ft, and a high operating weight of 117,947.4 lbs, this excavator is capable of tackling a wide range of construction projects with efficiency and precision. Powered by a Tier IV final certified diesel engine with a net power of 363.5 hp, the Kobelco SK500LC-10 offers superior performance and reliability on the job site.

Boom/Stick 1

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Crowd Force - Sae	48,109.11 lbs (21,821.95 kg)
Boom/Stick 1	Boom - 23.0 ft in ,7.00 m / Standard Arm - 11.4 ft in , 3.45 m
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	65,644.21 lbs (29,775.75 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	57,551.09 lbs (26,104.77 kg)
Max Digging Depth	25.70 ft (7.83 m)
Max Digging Height	35.11 ft (10.70 m)
Max Digging Reach	39.71 ft (12.10 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground	38.10 ft (11.61 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	24.10 ft (7.35 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	23.40 ft (7.13 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	9.10 ft (2.77 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Boom- 23.0 ft in , 7.00 m / Semi long Arm - 13.3 ft in , 4.04 m
Max Digging Depth	27.70 ft (8.44 m)
Max Digging Reach	41.40 ft (12.62 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground	40.80 ft (12.44 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	25.70 ft (7.83 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	24.70 ft (7.53 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	7.20 ft (2.19 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Boom - 23.0 ft in , 7.00 m / Long Arm- 16.1 ft in , 4.90 m
Max Digging Depth	30.50 ft (9.30 m)
Max Digging Reach	44.30 ft (13.50 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground	43.70 ft (13.32 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	27.30 ft (8.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	27.70 ft (8.44 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	4.41 ft (1.34 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Boom - 20.8 ft in , 6.30 m / ME Arm - 7.10 ft in
Max Digging Depth	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Digging Reach	35.80 ft (10.91 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground	34.11 ft (10.40 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	13.10 ft (3.99 m)
Max. Dumping Clearance	22.80 ft (6.95 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	10.20 ft (3.11 m)

Capacities

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Capacities specifications
Cooling System	12.60 gal (47.69 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Engine Oil	11.30 gal (42.77 l)
Fuel Tank	168.60 gal (638.15 l)
Hydraulic Oil Tank	98.00 gal (370.93 l)
Hydraulic System	166.70 gal (630.96 l)
Travel Reduction	8.00 gal (30.28 l)

Dimensions

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)	11.72 ft (3.57 m)
Overall Height (To Top Of Cab)	11.09 ft (3.38 m)
Overall Length	477.96 in (1,214.02 cm)
Overall Length Of Crawler	17.92 ft (5.46 m)
Overall Width	11.98 ft (3.65 m)
Overall Width -Upper Structure	10.21 ft (3.11 m)
Shoe Width	2.96 ft (0.90 m)
Tail Swing Radius	12.47 ft (3.80 m)
Track Gauge	9.03 ft (2.75 m)

Engine

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.90 in (12.45 cm)
Displacement	642.00 cu in (10,520.52 cu cm)
Emission Tier Level	Tier IV final certified
Engine Model	HINO P11C-VN
Engine Type	Diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler
Max Torque	1,084.30 lbs ft (1,470.09 nm)
Net Power	363.50 hp (271.07 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1850 rpm
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder	331.80 in (842.77 cm)
Bucket Cylinder	22.30 ft (6.80 m)
Control Valve	8-spool
Max. Discharge Flow	195.50 gpm (739.97 lpm)
Power Boost	4970 psi
Pump Type	Two variable displacement pumps + One gear pump
Swing Circuit	3740 psi
Travel Circuit	4970 psi

Swing Mechanism

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Motor	Axial piston motor
Swing Radius	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Swing Speed	7.6 rpm
Swing Torque	134,980.00 lbs ft (183,005.89 nm)

Undercarriage

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)

Weights

Kobelco SK500LC-10 Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	117,947.40 lbs (53,500.11 kg)

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