SK450 - SK450 SK480 - SK480: Hydraulic Excavators
SK450 - SK450 SK480 - SK480: Hydraulic Excavators
SK450•SK450 LC MARK VI
Bucket Capacity: 1.4 m3 - 2.3 m3 SAE heaped
Engine Power: 235 kW (320 PS/315 HP) SAE NET at 2,000 min-1
Operating Weight: 46,600 kg - SK450-VI 47,400 kg - SK450LC-VI
SK480•SK480 LC MARK VI
HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATION
Bucket Capacity: 1.4 m3 - 2.3 m3 SAE heaped
Engine Power: 235 kW (320 PS/315 HP) SAE NET at 2,000 min-1
Operating Weight: 48,000 kg - SK480-VI 48,800 kg - SK480LC-VI
DISCOVER
WHAT DYNAMIC IS
ALL ABOUT!
The Dynamic Acera Series excavators
from KOBELCO are specially designed to
give you an ideal combination of power
and versatility. With their large, efficient
engine, enhance structural rigidity and
new operational modes, they can perform
a wide range of specialized jobs that go
far beyond simple digging. These tough
machines let you tackle civil engineering,
rock removal, demolition, scrap handling,
and many other tasks with reliable ease.
And all this is supported by a reinforced
design for added durability and advanced
engineering that easily meets or
surpasses international standards for
comfort, safety, and environmental
conservation. So slip behind the controls
and discover what DYNAMIC is all about!
STRUCTURE
Performance
You Can Count On!
UPPER STRUCTURE
Rugged Construction
In readiness to take on more diversified applications,
upper structure has been engineered with advanced
CAD analysis to achieve rigid and stress
relieving mainframe.
Power Boost
At the touch of a
switch, the digging
force can be further
Upper frame undergoing stress analysis.
boosted by 10% with a
new Power Boost
system which has no restricting time limit.
Bucket digging force:
LOWER STRUCTURE Normal: 264 kN
Tough Rigid Lower Frame Power Boost: 289 kN
Thicker steel plate has been used in the carbody to Arm crowding force:
boost X-section strength, as well as in the crawler Normal: 202kN
frame, to increase its rigidity. Power Boost: 221 kN
Automatic Travel Speed Shift
Two-speed travel motor automatically
shifts high mode down to low mode
depending on a terrain condition.
High mode: 5.6km/h
Low mode: 3.5km/h
Ideal Weight Distribution and Stability Powerful and Efficient Engine
The reinforced, heavier lower frame creates a lower center of gravity The turbo-charged engine delivers power
which, in combination with a longer rear radius, provides utmost to spare. This
stability. combines with
ITCS (Intelligent
Stronger Boom and Arm Total Control
System) to endure
The cross-section of the mid-boom is
better fuel
larger, resulting in a 20% increase in
efficiency.
the section modulus (a common Engine complies with Tier II (European)
measure of strength). The steel plate used Regulations.
in the main portion of the arm is one grade
thicker than before, increasing the section Engine output:
modulus by an additional 8%.
235 kW at 2,000 min -1
HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATION (SK480•SK480LC)
Stronger Construction Boosts Reliability Even Further
To Maximize Machine Performance in Harsh To Protect the Safety of the
Environments Operator and Onsite Workers
• Full Undercover to Reinforce Main Carriage • Cab with Brackets and Cab Guard
A 6 mm steel undercover covers the entire bottom In rock crushing configuration with added
surface of the upper frame, protecting the engine, head guard, the cab complies with ISO
pumps and other components from rock fragments, FOPS evaluative standards; if a front
boulders, iron bar, and other debris. guard is further added, it complies with
OPG cab standards.
• Lower Undercover
A 9 mm steel cover protects the lower frame from Specialized Track Shoes for Rock
rocks, steel bar, and other materials that could Crushing
damage hydraulic piping and other components. The track shoes are thicker and the lugs
are higher to provide even more protection
• Dust Net against breakage and loss.
In demolition configuration, the dust net protects not
only the oil cooler and radiator, but also the
condenser and intercooler, thus preventing clogging
that can reduce heat exchange functions.
Engine RPM
Lever stroke
Switch to select A, M or B
working modes. Dirt Spreading Tamping
3
Large-Capacity Air Conditioner
7 A non-CFC automatic air conditioner
ensures comfortable work environment.
5 2 With fresh-air vents, a face grille, and a
front defroster, it maintains constant
comfort in any weather condition through
the year.
4
Full Visibility
Rubber Cushion Floor Plate
Reliable, Low-Maintenance
Performance That Lasts!
Back-up System
for Main Controller
If the main controller should become
non-operational, the hydraulic
system is switched over to mechan-
ical control to ensure the machine to
keep on working. Also the engine
governer controller is separate from
the main controller and engine
control is not affected by any failure
of the main controller.
SWING SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Brake: Hydraulic, locking automatically
Pump: Two axial-piston, variable when the swing conrol lever is in the
displacement pumps neutral position
Max. discharge flow: 2 370 liters/min Parking brake: Hydraulic disc brake
Max. discharge pressure: Swing speed: 9.0 min-1 (rpm)
Boom, arm and bucket: 31.4 MPa (320 kg/cm2 ) Tail swing radius: 3,650 mm
Power boost: 34.3 MPa (350 kg/cm2) Min. front swing radius: 5,140 mm (3.45 m arm)
Propel circuit: 34.3 MPa (350 kg/cm2)
Swing circuit: 25.5 MPa (260 kg/cm2)
Control circuit : 4.9 MPa (50 kg/cm2)
Pilot control pump: Gear type BOOM, ARM AND BUCKET
Control valves: 6-spool
Oil cooler: Finned tube, forced ventilation
Boom cylinders: 170 mm 1,590 mm
Arm cylinder: 190 mm 1,970 mm
Bucket cylinder: 160 mm 1,410 mm
ATTACHMENTS
Backhoe bucket and arm combination
Backhoe bucket
Uses Normal digging Light-duty Heavy-duty
Bucket capacity (SAE heaped) m3 1.40 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 1.8 2.0
Bucket capacity (Struck) m3 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.3 1.45
With side
cutter mm 1,225 1,375 1,520 1,665 1,815 1,500 1,624
Bucket opening
width Without side
cutter mm 1,100 1,250 1,390 1,540 1,685 1,480 1,606
No. of teeth 4 4 5 5 5 4 5
3.0 m arm ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
3.45 m arm ○ ○ ○ ○
4.04 m arm ○ ○
4.90 m arm ○
3.45 m arm (HD) ○ ○ ○ ○
○ Recommended Loading only Not recommended HD: Heavy Duty
SK450•SK450 LC MARK VI / SK480•SK480 LC MARK VI
WORKING RANGES
Unit: m
Arm Short Arm Standard Arm Semi-long Arm Long Arm
a
Range 3.00m 3.45m 4.04m 4.90m
b
a - Max. digging reach 11.77 12.07 12.59 13.48
h
b - Max. digging reach at
11.54 11.84 12.38 13.28
ground level 12m
DIMENSIONS
Unit: mm
Short Arm Standard Arm Long Arm F Ground clearance** 515
Arm length
3.0m 3.45m 4.9m G Tail swing radius 3,650
A Overall length 11,980 4,060
H Tumbler distance
Overall height 4,400*
B 3,720 3,510 4,330
(to top of boom) 5,130
I Ovearall length of crawler
5,460*
C Overall width 3,350/3,550/3,650 J Track gauge 2,750
Overall height K Shoe width 600/800/900
D 3,320
(to top of cab)
Overall width
Ground clearance L 3,300
E 1,350 of superstructure
of rear end**
* Asterisk shows figures for SK450LC/SK480LC.
* * Without shoe lug.
L A
G
D B
E
F
K
J H
C I
SK450 Standard Arm: 3.45 m Bucket: 1.80 m3 SAE heaped 1,440 kg Shoe: 600 mm
A 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m
B
7.5 m kg *8,080 6,930
6.0 m kg *8,680 6,800
4.5 m kg *10,260 8,990 *9,280 6,550
3.0 m kg *20,270 18,600 *14,430 11,980 *11,630 8,450 9,510 6,250
1.5 m kg *23,870 17,100 *16,580 11,150 12,300 7,970 9,210 5,970
G.L. kg *9,150 *9,150 *23,230 16,450 16,940 10,620 11,910 7,620 8,970 5,750
-1.5 m kg *11,240 *11,240 *15,200 *15,200 *25,450 16,290 16,670 10,380 11,700 7,430 8,850 5,640
-3.0 m kg *17,020 *17,020 *22,090 *22,090 *24,330 16,420 16,660 10,370 11,680 7,410 8,890 5,680
-4.5 m kg *30,600 *30,600 *21,910 16,790 *16,570 10,580 11,880 7,590
-6.0 m kg *17,430 *17,430 *12,960 11,100
SK450LC Standard Arm: 3.45 m Bucket: 1.80 m3 SAE heaped 1,440 kg Shoe: 800 mm
A 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m
B
7.5 m kg *8,080 7,260
6.0 m kg *8,680 7,130
4.5 m kg *10,260 9,400 *9,280 6,880
3.0 m kg *20,270 19,420 *14,430 12,530 *11,630 8,860 *10,060 6,580
1.5 m kg *23,870 17,920 *16,580 11,700 *12,920 8,380 *10,820 6,300
G.L. kg *9,150 *9,150 *23,230 17,270 *17,980 11,170 *13,890 8,030 10,610 6,080
-1.5 m kg *11,240 *11,240 *15,200 *15,200 *25,450 17,110 *18,500 10,930 13,880 7,840 10,480 5,970
-3.0 m kg *17,020 *17,020 *22,090 *22,090 *24,330 17,230 *18,110 10,920 13,860 7,820 10,520 6,010
-4.5 m kg *30,600 *30,600 *21,910 17,600 *16,570 11,130 *12,720 8,000
-6.0 m kg *17,430 *17,430 *12,960 11,650
SK480 Standard Arm: 3.45 m Bucket: 1.80 m3 SAE heaped 1,440 kg Shoe: 600 mm
A 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m
B
7.5 m kg *7,650 6,480
6.0 m kg *8,110 6,350
4.5 m kg *9,680 8,530 *8,700 6,080
3.0 m kg *19,530 18,000 *13,780 11,470 *11,010 7,960 9,040 5,770
1.5 m kg *23,060 16,400 *15,880 10,580 11,790 7,450 8,720 5,460
G.L. kg *8,720 *8,720 *22,800 15,700 16,350 10,010 11,370 7,070 8,470 5,230
-1.5 m kg *10,810 *10,810 *14,770 *14,770 *24,590 15,540 16,060 9,750 11,150 6,870 8,340 5,120
-3.0 m kg *16,590 *16,590 *21,660 *21,660 *23,480 15,680 16,050 9,750 11,130 6,850 8,390 5,160
-4.5 m kg *29,600 *29,600 *21,090 16,080 *15,840 9,980 11,350 7,050
-6.0 m kg *16,650 *16,650 *12,260 10,540
SK480LC Standard Arm: 3.45 m Bucket: 1.80 m3 SAE heaped 1,440 kg Shoe: 800 mm
A 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m
B
7.5 m kg *7,650 6,810
6.0 m kg *8,110 6,680
4.5 m kg *9,680 8,940 *8,700 6,410
3.0 m kg *19,530 18,820 *13,780 12,010 *11,010 8,370 *9,450 6,090
1.5 m kg *23,060 17,220 *15,880 11,120 *12,270 7,850 *10,210 5,790
G.L. kg *8,720 *8,720 *22,800 16,520 *17,240 10,560 *13,220 7,480 10,110 5,560
- 1.5 m kg *10,810 *10,810 *14,770 *14,770 *24,590 16,350 *17,750 10,300 13,340 7,270 9,980 5,440
-3.0 m kg *16,590 *16,590 *21,660 *21,660 *23,480 16,490 *17,360 10,290 13,320 7,260 10,020 5,490
-4.5 m kg *29,600 *29,600 *21,090 16,890 *15,840 10,520 *12,050 7,450
-6.0 m kg *16,650 *16,650 *12,260 11,080
Notes:
1. Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that exceeds these rated values at their specified load Standard J 1097. They do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping
radii and heights. load. Rated loads marked with an asterisk(*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than
2. Lifting capacities assume a machine standing on a level, firm, and uniform supporting tipping load.
surface. Operator must make allowance for job conditions such as soft or uneven ground, 5. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operators’ Manual & Maintenance instruction
out of level conditions, side loads, sudden stopping of loads, hazardous conditions, before operating this machine. Rules for safe operation of equipment should be followed at
inexperienced personnel, weight of various other buckets, lifting slings, attachments, etc. all times.
3. Ratings at bucket lift hook. 6. Capacities apply only to the machine as originally manufactured and normally equipped by
4. The above rated loads are in compliance with SAE Hydraulic Excavator Lift Capacity Rating KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
SK450•SK450 LC MARK VI / SK480•SK480 LC MARK VI
• Cab, all-weather sound suppressed type with ashtray,
STANDARD EQUIPMENT cigarette lighter, cab light (interior), coat hook, floor mat, 7-way
adjustable suspension seat, retractable seat
• Engine, MITSUBISHI 6D24-TLE2A, turbocharged Diesel with
belt, head rest, hand rails, heater and defroster, intermittent
intercooler
windshield wiper with double-spray washer, sunshade,
• Working mode selector (Manual mode, Assist mode, or
skylight, tinted safety glass, pull-type front window and
Breaker mode)
removable lower front window
• Power Boost
• Instrument panel: Easy-to-read multi-display monitor
• Swing shockless valve
• Auotmatic air conditioner
• Sequenced arm regeneration system
• Straight propel system
• Automatic shift down two-speed travel
• Automatic engine deceleration
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Sealed track links
• Radio, AM/FM Stereo with speakers
• Batteries (2 12V - 120Ah)
• Wide range of buckets
• Starting motor (24V - 7 kW), 35 amp alternator
• Various optional arms
• Removable clean out screen for radiator
• Wide range of shoes
• Tow eyes
• Travel alarm
• Aluminum hydraulic oil cooler
• Boom safety valve
• Auto warm up system
• Arm safety valve
• Automatic engine shut-down for low engine oil pressure
• Double element air cleaner
• Horn, electric
• Front guard protective structures
• One rearview mirror or hand rail
• Additional hydraulic circuit
• Two front and two rear working lights
• Swing flashers
• Grease-type track adjusters
• Automatic swing brake Note: Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your
• Two control levers, pilot-operated 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 may require. Due to our policy of continual product
improvements all designs and specifications are subject to change without advance notice.
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