STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ENGINE CAB & CONTROL

■ Engine, HINO J05E-TB, Diesel engine with turbocharger and ■ Two control levers, pilot-operated Hydraulic Excavators
intercooler ■ Tow eyes
■ Automatic engine deceleration ■ Horn, electric
■ Auto Idle Stop (AIS) ■ Integrated left-right slide-type control box
■ Batteries (2 x 12V - 96Ah) ■ Cab, all-weather sound suppressed type
■ Starting motor (24V - 5 kW), 50 amp alternator ■ Cab light (interior)
■ Removable clean-out screen for radiator ■ Coat hook
■ Automatic engine shut-down for low engine oil pressure ■ Luggage tray
■ Engine oil pan drain valve ■ Large cup holder
■ Double element air cleaner ■ Detachable two-piece floor mat
CONTROL ■ 7-way adjustable suspension seat
■ Working mode selector (H-mode and S-mode) ■ Retractable seatbelt
■ Power Boost ■ Headrest
SWING SYSTEM & TRAVEL SYSTEM ■ Handrails
■ Swing rebound prevention system ■ Heater and defroster
■ Straight propel system ■ Intermittent windshield wiper with double-spray washer
■ Two-speed travel with automatic shift down ■ Skylight
■ Bucket Capacity:
■ Sealed & lubricated track links ■ Tinted safety glass 1.1 – 1.3 m3 ISO heaped
■ Grease-type track adjusters ■ Pull-type front window and removable lower front window
■ Automatic swing brake ■ Easy-to-read multi-display monitor ■ Engine Power:
HYDRAULIC ■ Automatic air conditioner 137 kW /2,100 min-1 (ISO14396)
■ Arm regeneration system ■ Emergency escape hammer
■ Auto warm up system ■ Radio, AM/FM Stereo with speakers ■ Operating Weight:
■ Aluminum hydraulic oil cooler
■ Nibbler & Breaker hydraulic piping
■ Travel alarm
■ Under cover (upper/lower)
24,700 kg–SK250
MIRRORS & LIGHTS 25,300 kg–SK26OLC
■ Two rearview mirrors
■ Two front working lights
■ Swing flashers

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
■ Wide range of bucket ■ Front-guard protective structures
■ Various optional arms ■ Yellow warning lamp
■ Wide range of shoes ■ Refueling pump
■ Cab light ■ Boom/arm safety valve
■ Additional track guide ■ Top guard
■ Extra hydraulic piping

Note: Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your KOBELCO dealer for specifics.

Note: This catalog may contain attachments and optional equipment that are not available in your area. And it may contain photographs of machines
with specifications that differ from those of machines sold in your areas. Please consult your nearest KOBELCO distributor for those items you require.
Due to our policy of continuous product improvements all designs and specifications are subject to change without advance notice.
Copyright by No part of this catalog may be reproduced in any manner without notice.

Inquiries To:
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Tel: +81 (0) 3-5789-2146 Fax: +81 (0) 3-5789-2135
www.kobelco-kenki.co.jp/english_index.html

Bulletin No. SK250/SK260LC-TURKEY-ROPS-101

2014093000 Printed in Japan
 The Power Wave of Change
Pursuing the “Three E’s”
The Perfection of Next-Generation,
Network Performance

Enhancement
Greater Performance Capacity
New hydraulic circuitry minimizes pressure loss
High-efficiency, electronically controlled
Common Rail Fuel Injection Engine
Powerful travel and arm/bucket digging force

Economy
Improved Cost Efficiency
Advanced power plant that reduces fuel
consumption
Easy maintenance that reduces upkeep costs
High structural durability and reliability that
retain machine value longer

Environment
Features That Go Easy on the Earth
Auto Idle Stop as standard equipment
Noise reduction measures (with improvement of
the sound quality) minimize noise and vibration

When we set out to design our new hydraulic

excavators, we kept our eyes on the big picture.
Of course we wanted machines with greater digging capacity.
But they also had to be fuel-efficient and economical,
while imposing less of a burden on the local and
global environments. Applying our advanced technologies,
we developed KOBELCO's SK series, an entirely new kind of
excavator that beautifully balances all the demands of
today's construction industry. Lean and efficient with capacity to spare,
these sleek powerhouses bring a whole new style to the worksite
while setting new standards for environmental responsibility.

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 Performance

Efficient Performance! NEXT-3E Technology

Next-Generation Electronic Engine Control
Simple Select:
Two Digging Modes
The high-pressure, common-rail fuel-injection engine features adjustable
control to maximize fuel efficiency and provide powerful medium/low-
speed torque. The result is a highly fuel-efficient engine.
Amazing Productivity with a 20 % Decrease
in Fuel Consumption and “Top-Class” Cost-Performance

Fuel Consumption* H For heavy duty when a higher

H-Mode performance level is required.

20 %
decrease in fuel consumption
even when performing more S For normal operations with lower
fuel consumption.
work volume. (S-Mode) S-Mode

Work Volume * Attachment Mode Selector Switch (Optional)

There's a choice of three different hydraulic
increase in work volume using
8%
circuits, to accommodate bucket, crusher or
the same amount of fuel. breaker, and the desired attachment mode
(H-Mode) can be selected with a switch, which
automatically configures the selector valve. All
attachment modes can be used in either S-
mode or H-mode.
“Top-Class” Powerful Digging
Max. arm crowding force:
119 kN {12.1 tf}
Max. arm crowding force
with power boost: 131 kN {13.4 tf}
Max. bucket digging force:
170 kN {17.3 tf}
Max. bucket digging force
with power boost: 187 kN {19.1 tf} Seamless, Smooth Combined
Operations
The SK series machines have inherited the
Powerful Travel various systems that make inching and com-
bined operations easy and accurate, with fur-
Travel torque: increased by
8% ther refinements that make a good thing even
better. Leveling and other combined operations

244 kN {24.8 tf}

can be carried out with graceful ease.
Drawbar pulling force:
Electronic Active Control System
Arm regeneration system
Boom lowering regeneration system
Variable swing priority system
Greater Swing Power, Shorter Cycle Times Swing rebound prevention system

High output swing torque and better controlled swing speed

boost working efficiency

Significant Extension of Continuous Working Hours

The combination of a large-capacity fuel Fuel tank:
tank and excellent fuel efficiency delivers
an impressive 70 % increase in continuous 460L NEXT-3E Technology New Hydraulic System NEXT-3E Technology
Total Tuning Through Advanced ITCS Control
70 %
operation hours.**
Rigorous inspections for
pressure loss are performed
The next-generation engine control is governed by a new
on all components of the
version of ITCS, which responds quickly to sudden changes in
hydraulic piping, from the
hydraulic load to ensure that the engine runs as efficiently as
spool of the control valve to
Light Lever Operation the connectors. This
possible with a minimum of wasted output.

10 %
regimen, combined with the ITCS (Intelligent Total Control System)
It takes 10% less effort to move the control is an advanced, computerized system that provides comprehensive
levers, so that operators can work longer use of a new, high-efficiency control of all machine functions.

Less
hours with less fatigue. pump, cuts energy loss to a
minimum.

*The value shows results from actual measurements taken by KOBELCO when compared with previous KOBELCO models.
**The value shows results from actual measurements taken by KOBELCO for continuous operation in S Mode, compared with previous models.
Results vary depending on the method of operation and load conditions.

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 Reliability, Durability, Environmental Responsibility

The Value and Quality of Sturdy Construction!

Stable Attachment Strengt Emergency Acceleration (Dial) Permits Newly designed MCU Designed for the Environment and the Future!
Forged and cast components are used throughout. The arm Continued Operation in the Unlikely Event of Vertical alignment and sealed
Auto Idle Stop Provided as Standard Equipment
tip’s cross-sectional coefficient is 35 % higher than previous cover gives better protection from
models, giving the arm the same strength as the 3-faced Malfunction water and dust
reinforced arm that was offered only as an option before. The Integration in base plate boosts
strength of the boom foot has also been increased by 19.6 %. If unexpected trouble is experienced assembly quality
with the ITCS mechatronic control Reliable fixture to base plate
system, the machine can still be
operated using the emergency 12 sec
acceleration system. Digging modes New MCU Conventional
MCU
are also automatically relayed to an
emergency system so that digging
can continue temporarily until a Countermeasures Against Electrical System Failure
service person arrives to repair the All elements of the electrical system, including controller, have
primary system. been designed for enhanced reliability.
Engine throttle

Mechatronic
Engine
controller
Pre-air Cleaner Pump This function saves fuel and cuts emissions by shutting down
The pre-air cleaner prolongs ENGINE ECU the engine automatically when the safety lock lever is pulled up.
a replacement cycle of main Emergency acceleration It also stops the hourmeter, which helps to retain the machine’s
air cleaner. asset value.

Cast steel boom foot boss Integrated cast steel boom top Automatic Acceleration/Deceleration Function
Reduces Engine Speed
Engine speed is automatically
reduced when the control lever is
Lever Off (Neutral)
placed in neutral, effectively

Engine Speed
saving fuel and reducing noise
and exhaust emissions. The
engine quickly returns to full speed
when the lever is moved out of Lever On
neutral.
Lever Stroke

Low Noise Level and Mild Sound Quality

The electronically controlled dBA
common-rail engine has a unique
fuel injection system that runs
quietly. Also, the hydraulic pumps
have been redesigned to produce
a more pleasant sound during
pressure relief.
31.5 500 16K Hz
Previous model
New model

HD arm
Forged steel
Meets EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
arm foot boss Standards in Europe.
Measures have been taken to ensure that the SK series
machines do not cause electro-magnetic interference.

Enhanced Upper Carbody Strength Durability That Retains Machine Value

The structure of the lower portion of the upper Five and Ten Years in the Future
frame has been reassessed and the undercover New operator’s seat covered in durable material
area has been minimized. Also, the side deck’s High-quality urethane paint
cross-sectional strength has been boosted by Easily repaired bolted hand rails
50 %.

Rock guard
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 Maintenance

“On the Ground” Maintenance! Access through the left side cover
Long-Life Hydraulic Oil
Reduces Replacement Costs
The long-life hydraulic oil features a base oil
with excellent demulsification, with optimized
Parallel Cooling Units Are Easy to Clean wear-resistant additives and antioxidants that
Comfortable "On the Ground" Maintenance help to boost the service life to 5,000 hours
The machine layout was designed with easy inspection and 1 and greatly reduce the number of changes
maintenance in mind. necessary.

3 Highly Durable Super-fine Filter

4 The high-capacity hydraulic oil filter incorpo-
5 rates glass fiber with superior cleaning power
6 and durability. With a replacement cycle of
1,000 hours and a construction that allows
replacement of the filter element only, it’s
Oil cooler Radiator Intercooler both highly effective and highly economical.
Air conditioner
condenser
Super-fine filter

Double-Element Air Cleaner as Standard

Access through the right side cover The large-capacity element features a
double-filter structure that keeps the
7 engine running clean even in dusty
The fuel filter with built-in environments.
water separator functions Air cleaner (double element)
in two ways by removing 2
large contaminants and New-Design Fuel Filter Catches 95% of Dust
separating out water. and Impurities
The large-capacity fuel filter is designed specifically
for common rail engines. With an increased filtering
8 performance to 2-micron precision, this high-grade
filter catches 95% of all dust particles and other
impurities in the fuel.
Main fuel filter Pre-fuel filter Engine
(with built-in water oil filter Monitor Display with Essential Information for
separator)
Accurate Maintenance Checks
Displays only the maintenance information that’s
needed, when it’s needed.
Quick Oil Drain Valves for Quick Maintenance Self-diagnostic function that provides early-
warning detection and display of electrical system
1 A quick drain valve, which requires no malfunctions.
Record previous breakdowns, including irregular
tools, is provided as standard equipment. and transient malfunctions.

Choice of 16 Languages for Monitor Display

Quick drain valve
To facilitate fuel tank cleaning, the fuel drain With messages including those requiring
2
valve was made larger and fitted with a urgent action displayed in the local
flange on the bottom. language, users in all parts of the world
can work with greater peace of mind.

Fuel drain valve

More Efficient Maintenance Inside the Cab

Chinese German English English (US)
Detachable type 3 4 5 6 7 8

French Indonesian ISO Italian

Detachable two- Easy-access fuse Air conditioner filter Hour meter can be Large-capacity tool Special crawler frame design is easily
Japanese Malay Myanmar(Brumese) Portuguese
piece floor mat with box. More finely can be easily checked while box can hold up to cleaned of mud.
handles for easy re- differentiated fuses removed without standing on the three pails.
moval. A floor drain make it easier to tools for cleaning. ground.
is located under the locate malfunctions.
mat. Spanish Tamil Thai Vietnamese

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 Comfort and Safety

Designed from the Operator’s Point of View

Newly Designed “Big Cab” Imagining Possible Scenarios
The new “Big Cab” provides a roomy operating space with and Preparing in Advance
plenty of legroom, and the door opens wide for easy entry and
exit. As well as giving a wide, open view to the front, the cab
ROPS Cab
has increased window areas on both sides and to the rear, for The newly developed, ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure)-
improved visibility in all directions. compliant cab clears ISO standards (ISO-12117-2: 2008) and
ensures greater safety for the operator should the machine tip
over.
Top guard (Level 2 FOPS: ISO 10262) is available as option.

Wide-Access Cab Aids Smooth Entry and Exit

Easy entry and exit assured with wider cab entry and safety lock
lever integrated with mounting for control lever.

Safety Features That Take Various Scenarios into

Consideration

Photo includes optional pedals for N&B

In-cab noise
Excellent Visibility In-Cab Noise is Reduced by 3dB 3 Creating a Comfortable Operating Environment
The wide open view to Compared with previous models.
Firewall separates the pump Hammer for emergency exit
the front combines with compartment from the engine
minimized blind spots Newly Designed Information Display Prioritizes
around the machine for Visual Recognition
greater onsite safety.
The analog gauge provides information that’s easy to read
regardless of the operating environment. The information Double slide seat Powerful automatic air Two-speaker AM/FM
display screen has been enlarged, and a visor is attached to conditioner radio with station select
further enhance visibility.

Swing flashers/rear working

lights
Thermal guard prevents contact with hot components during engine
One-touch lock release Large cup holder Spacious luggage tray inspections
simplifies opening and Hand rails meet European standards
closing the front window Retractable seatbelt requires no manual adjustment
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 Specifications

Engine Travel System Working Ranges

Unit: m

Model HINO J05E-TB Travel motors: 2 X axial-piston, two-step motors Boom 6.02 m a
Direct injection, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel Travel brakes: Hydraulic disc brake per motor Arm Short Standard b
Type: engine with turbocharger, intercooler Range 2.5 m 2.98 m h
Parking brakes: Oil disc brake per motor
a- Max. digging reach 9.89 10.31 11 m
No. of cylinders: 4 47 each side (SK250)
Travel shoes: b- Max. digging reach 10
Bore and stroke: 112 mm X 130 mm 9.72 10.14
51 each side (SK260LC) at ground level
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Displacement: 5.123 L c - Max. digging depth 6.52 7.0
Travel speed: 5.8/3.6 km/h 8
137 kW/2,100 min-1 (ISO14396:Without fan) d- Max. digging height 9.65 9.8
Rated power output: Drawbar pulling force: 244 kN {24.8 tf} (ISO7464) 7
131 kW/2,100 min-1 (ISO9249:With fan) e- Max. dumping clearance 6.72 6.88
Gradeability: 70 % {35°} f - Min. dumping clearance 3.03 2.55 6
654 N•m/1,600 min-1 (ISO14396:Without fan)
Max. torque: Ground clearance: 460 mm g- Max. vertical wall d 5
635 N•m/1,600 min-1 (ISO9249:With fan) digging depth
5.82 6.15
4
h- Min. swing radius 3.91 3.91 e

Cab & Control i - Horizontal digging stroke

4.2 5.26
3

Hydraulic System at ground level

j - Digging depth for 2.4 m (8')
f
2

1
6.32 6.82
Cab flat bottom
Pump All-weather, sound-suppressed steel cab mounted on the silicon-sealed Bucket capacity ISO heaped m3 1.3 1.1 0
1
Two variable displacement pumps + viscous mounts and equipped with a heavy, insulated floor mat. i
Type:
1 gear pump Control
2

Max. discharge flow: 2 X 246 L/min, 1 X 20 L/min Two hand levers and two foot pedals for travel
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Digging Force (ISO 6015) Unit: kN (tf)
c j
Relief valve setting Two hand levers for excavating and swing
4
Short Standard
Boom, arm and bucket: 34.3 MPa {350 kgf/cm } 2
Electric rotary-type engine throttle Arm length
2.5 m 2.98 m
5

Power Boost: 37.8 MPa {385 kgf/cm2} 170 {17.3} 170 {17.3}
6
Bucket digging force
Travel circuit: 34.3 MPa {350 kgf/cm2} 187 {19.1}* 187 {19.1}* 7

Swing circuit: 28.5 MPa {296 kgf/cm2} Boom, Arm & Bucket Arm crowding force 142 {14.5}
156 {15.9}*
119 {12.1}
131 {13.4}*
12 m 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8m

Control circuit: 5.0 MPa {50 kgf/cm2}

*Power Boost engaged. Short Arm
Pilot control pump: Gear type Boom cylinders: 135 mm X 1,235 mm Standard Arm
Main control valves: 8-spool
Oil cooler: Air cooled type
Arm cylinder:
Bucket cylinder:
145 mm X 1,635 mm
125 mm X 1,200 mm
Dimensions
Unit: mm
Short Standard G Tail swing radius 3,120 3,120
Arm length
2.5 m 2.98 m Distance from center of
Swing System Refilling Capacities & Lubrications A Overall height 10,270 10,220
G'
swing to rear end
3,070 3,070

Overall height SK250 3,470 3,470

B 3,380 3,200 H Tumbler distance
(to Top of boom) SK260LC 3,850 3,850
Swing motor: Axial-piston motor Fuel tank: 460 L
SK250 2,990 2,990 Overall length of SK250 4,260 4,260
Hydraulic; locking automatically when the Cooling system: 20 L C Overall width
SK260LC 3,190 3,190
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crawler
Brake: SK260LC 4,640 4,640
swing control lever is in the neutral position Engine oil: 21 L D Overall height (to top of cab) 3,060 3,060 SK250 2,390 2,390
J Track gauge
Parking brake: Hydraulic disc brake Travel reduction gear: 2 X 5.0 L E Ground clearance of rear end* 1,090 1,090 SK260LC 2,590 2,590
Swing speed: 11.0 min-1 {rpm} Swing reduction gear: 7.0 L F Ground clearance* 460 460 K Shoe width 600 600
Tail swing radius: 3,120 mm L Overall width of upperstructure 2,950 2,950
170 L tank oil level
Hydraulic oil tank: 280 L hydraulic system * Without including height of shoe lug.
Min. front swing radius: 3,910 mm
A
L
G, G’

Attachments
B D
Backhoe bucket and arm combination
Backhoe bucket E
Normal digging F

H K J
Use C
I

Heaped (ISO 7451) m3 1.1 1.3

Bucket capacity
Struck (ISO 7451) m3 0.77 0.9 Operating Weight & Ground Pressure
With side mm 1,349 1,523
In standard trim, with standard boom, 2.98 m arm, and 1.0 m3 ISO heaped bucket
cutters Shaped Triple grouser shoes (even height)
Opening width
Without side Shoe width mm 600 700 800
mm 1,323 1,497
cutters SK250 mm 2,990 3,090 3,190
Overall width
No. of bucket teeth 5 5 SK260LC mm 3,190 3,290 3,390
Bucket weight kg 1,110 1,210 SK250 kPa {kgf/cm2} 54 {0.55} 47 {0.48} 41 {0.42}
Ground pressure
2.5 m short arm SK260LC kPa {kgf/cm2} 50 {0.51} 43 {0.44} 38 {0.39}
Combinations SK250 kg 24,700 24,900 25,100
2.98 m standard arm Operating weight
SK260LC kg 25,300 25,500 25,700
Standard Recommended
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 Lifting Capacities

A: Reach from swing centerline to arm top

B: Arm top height above/below ground
Rating over front
C: lifting capacities in kilograms
Bucket: Without bucket
Rating over side or 360 degrees Relief valve settng: 34.3 MPa {350 kgf/cm}

SK260LC Short Arm: 2.5 m, Bucket: without Shoe: 600 mm

A 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m At Max. Reach
Radius
B
7.5 m kg *5,850 *5,850 *5,920 *5,920 6.14 m
6.0 m kg *5,820 *5,820 *5,880 5,210 7.26 m
4.5 m kg *7,750 *7,750 *6,490 *6,490 *5,980 4,880 *5,860 4,440 7.94 m
3.0 m kg *9,950 9,840 *7,470 6,520 *6,400 4,730 *6,020 4,060 8.29 m
1.5 m kg *11,710 9,240 *8,420 6,210 *6,880 4,570 5,870 3,930 8.36 m
G. L. kg *12,410 9,000 *9,040 6,020 6,780 4,470 6,020 4,000 8.16 m
-1.5 m kg *10,420 *10,420 *12,300 8,990 *9,170 5,970 6,770 4,460 6,580 4,350 7.66 m
-3.0 m kg *15,780 *15,780 *11,450 9,120 *8,600 6,050 *7,320 5,170 6.79 m
-4.5 m kg *12,760 *12,760 *9,350 *9,350 *7,520 7,350 5.38 m

SK260LC Standard Arm: 2.98 m, Bucket: without Shoe: 600 mm

A 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m At Max. Reach
Radius
B
7.5 m kg *4,470 *4,470 6.70 m
6.0 m kg *5,250 *5,250 *5,310 4,980 *4,230 *4,230 7.73 m
4.5 m kg *5,970 *5,970 *5,540 4,890 *4,190 4,070 8.37 m
3.0 m kg *9,140 *9,140 *7,000 6,560 *6,030 4,720 *4,310 3,740 8.71 m
1.5 m kg *11,100 9,320 *8,040 6,220 *6,590 4,540 *4,590 3,610 8.78 m
G. L. kg *12,150 8,970 *8,790 5,980 6,720 4,410 *5,090 3,670 8.58 m
-1.5 m kg *6,700 *6,700 *10,500 *10,500 *12,330 8,890 *9,090 5,880 6,660 4,360 *5,970 3,950 8.11 m
-3.0 m kg *11,820 *11,820 *16,740 *16,740 *11,760 8,970 *8,790 5,920 *6,900 4,590 7.30 m
-4.5 m kg *14,150 *14,150 *10,160 9,230 *7,290 6,150 *7,260 6,130 6.01 m

Notes: 4. The above lifting capacities are in compliance with ISO 10567. They do not exceed
1. Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that is greater than these lift capacities at their 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load. Lifting capacities marked with an
specified lift point radius and heights. Weight of all accessories must be deducted from the asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
above lift capacities. 5. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operator’s and Maintenance Instructions
2. Lift capacities are based on machine standing on level, firm, and uniform ground. User must before operating this machine. Rules for safe operation of equipment should be adhered to
make allowance for job conditions such as soft or uneven ground, out of level conditions, at all times.
side loads, sudden stopping of loads, hazardous conditions, experience of personnel, etc. 6. Lift capacities apply to only machine as originally manufactured and normally equipped by
3. Arm top defined as lift point. KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.

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