Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kobelco ➔
Model: SK850LC-9 ➔

The Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator is a powerhouse of efficiency and capability. With its impressive digging forces, reaching up to 97,117.5 lbs in the SAE measurement, and maximum digging reach of 44.3 ft, this excavator is designed to handle heavy-duty tasks with ease and precision. Equipped with a robust engine producing 510 hp and a hydraulic system with a pump capacity of 133.2 gpm, the SK850LC-9 ensures high performance and productivity on any job site. From its spacious cab to its advanced swing mechanism, this excavator provides operators with comfort, control, and reliability, making it a top choice for demanding excavation projects.

Boom/Stick 1

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Crowd Force - Sae	75,985.42 lbs (34,466.45 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	78,907.94 lbs (35,792.08 kg)
Boom/Stick 1	Boom length 27 ft 1 in 8.25 m , arm length 9 ft 6 in 2.9 m
Bucket Digging Force	86,551.44 lbs (39,259.12 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	97,117.46 lbs (44,051.79 kg)
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground Level	14.70 ft (4.48 m)
Max Cutting Height	40.60 ft (12.37 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.30 ft (8.32 m)
Max Digging Reach	44.30 ft (13.50 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	27.70 ft (8.44 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	43.30 ft (13.20 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.11 ft (4.91 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	14.20 ft (4.33 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	225.99 in (574.01 cm)

Boom/Stick 2

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	69,915.58 lbs (31,713.21 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Sae	67,442.68 lbs (30,591.52 kg)
Boom/Stick 2	Boom length 27 ft 1 in 8.25 m , arm length 11 ft 10 in 3.6 m
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	90,598.00 lbs (41,094.61 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	79,582.36 lbs (36,098.00 kg)
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground	18.70 ft (5.70 m)
Max Cutting Height	39.90 ft (12.16 m)
Max Digging Depth	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Digging Reach	45.40 ft (13.84 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	27.40 ft (8.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	44.60 ft (13.59 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	249.61 in (634.01 cm)

Boom/Stick 3

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	61,148.03 lbs (27,736.31 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Sae	59,124.75 lbs (26,818.57 kg)
Boom/Stick 3	Boom length 27 ft 1 in 8.25 m , arm length 14 ft 5 in 4.4 m
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	90,598.00 lbs (41,094.61 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	79,582.36 lbs (36,098.00 kg)
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground	20.11 ft (6.13 m)
Max Cutting Height	40.60 ft (12.37 m)
Max Digging Depth	31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Max Digging Reach	47.10 ft (14.36 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	28.10 ft (8.56 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	46.11 ft (14.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	249.61 in (634.01 cm)

Boom/Stick 4

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	52,605.29 lbs (23,861.39 kg)
Arm Crowd Force-Sae	51,256.44 lbs (23,249.56 kg)
Boom/Stick 4	Boom length 27 ft 1 in 8.25 m , arm length 17 ft 9 in 5.4 m
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	90,598.00 lbs (41,094.61 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	79,582.36 lbs (36,098.00 kg)
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground	26.60 ft (8.11 m)
Max Cutting Height	41.60 ft (12.68 m)
Max Digging Depth	35.10 ft (10.70 m)
Max Digging Reach	50.10 ft (15.27 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	29.10 ft (8.87 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	50.00 ft (15.24 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	27.70 ft (8.44 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	6.10 ft (1.86 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	251.58 in (639.01 cm)

Boom/Stick 5

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Arm Crowd Force-Iso	1.16 ft (0.35 m)
Arm Crowd Force-Sae	1.11 ft (0.34 m)
Boom/Stick 5	Boom length 23 ft 9 in 7.25 m , arm length 9 ft 6 in 2.9 m
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	97,117.46 lbs (44,051.79 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	86,551.44 lbs (39,259.12 kg)
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Max - Digging Reach	40.10 ft (12.22 m)
Max Cutting Height	38.40 ft (11.70 m)
Max Digging Depth	24.30 ft (7.41 m)
Max Dumping Clearance	25.60 ft (7.80 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	39.10 ft (11.92 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Min Dumping Clearance	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	17.95 ft (5.47 m)

Dimensions

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Gradeability	70 %
Ground Clearance	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Overall Length	47.11 in (119.66 cm)
Overall Length Of Crawler	20.11 ft (6.13 m)
Overall Width	14.70 ft (4.48 m)
Overall Width -Upper Structure	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Shoe Width	35.40 ft (10.79 m)
Tail Swing Radius	15.00 ft (4.57 m)

Engine

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Engine specifications
Alternator	60 amps
Battery	2 x 12 V
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement	788.00 cu in (12,913.03 cu cm)
Engine Type	Direct injection
Max Torque	1,563.70 lbs ft (2,120.06 nm)
Net Power	510.00 hp (380.31 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Starter	9.40 hp (7.01 kw)
Stroke	5.80 in (14.73 cm)
Torque Measured @	1350 rpm

Hydraulic System

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Max. Discharge Flow	133.20 gpm (504.16 lpm)
Pump Type	Three variable displacement pumps and one gear pump
Swing Circuit	3756 psi
Travel Circuit	4786 psi

Operational

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	19.60 gal (74.19 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Fuel Capacity	253.70 gal (960.25 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	226.20 gal (856.17 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4786 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	182,101.90 lbs (82,600.13 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Brake	Hydraulic; locking automatically when the swing control lever is in neutral position
Swing Motor	Two axial piston motor
Swing Speed	7.3 rpm
Swing Torque	197,200.00 lbs ft (267,363.77 nm)

Undercarriage

Kobelco SK850LC-9 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	143,203.29 lbs (64,956.00 kg)
Ground Pressure	14.1 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.61 mph (4.20 kph)
Number Of Shoes Per Side	51
Track Gauge	11.80 ft (3.60 m)

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