À propos · Kobelco SK350Aperçu
The Kobelco SK350 is a large crawler excavator in the 36-tonne class, producing 264 hp and carrying a bucket capacity of 1.72 m3. It occupies the upper tier of the mid-to-large excavator segment, positioned above 30-tonne machines and suited to demanding civil and earthmoving cycles. With an operating weight of 36,093 kg, it delivers the ground contact and stability required for high-production digging and lifting tasks.
Applications typiquesLieu d'utilisation de cette machine
Machines in this weight and power class are deployed on bulk earthmoving, road and infrastructure construction, deep foundation work, and quarry stripping where high bucket capacity and cycle efficiency are priorities. The 1.72 m3 bucket capacity supports productive loading of rigid dump trucks in multi-pass cycles. Secondary applications include heavy demolition, drainage schemes, and large-scale site preparation where reach and breakout force are critical.
Inspection du marché de l'occasionCe qu'il faut vérifier avant d'acheter
Inspection of any machine in this class should begin with the undercarriage, as track components, sprockets, idlers, and rollers represent a significant portion of lifecycle cost on heavy crawlers. Buyers should assess remaining track pad and link wear carefully and request any available service records confirming scheduled replacement intervals. The hydraulic system warrants close attention, including checks for cylinder seal integrity, hose condition, and any evidence of contamination in the hydraulic fluid. Engine hours should be verified against physical wear indicators and cross-referenced with available service documentation rather than accepted from hour-meter readings alone. Swing bearing play and boom-to-arm pin wear are common inspection points on machines with high-cycle working histories. Structural inspection of the boom and arm for cracks, especially at high-stress weld points, is standard practice before purchase in this class. Where attachments are included, confirm hydraulic flow compatibility and that all auxiliary circuits are fully operational.
Marché actuelPosition tarifaire
The SK350 competes directly with the Komatsu PC360 and the Liebherr R934 in the 34-to-38-tonne crawler excavator class. Against the PC360, the SK350 is often cross-shopped on fuel efficiency and hydraulic responsiveness, with buyers evaluating dealer network coverage as a differentiating factor depending on region. The Liebherr R934 is typically positioned as a premium European alternative, with buyers weighing build specification and residual value characteristics against the Kobelco. Within the SK350's own price band, the primary drivers of value spread are machine hours, maintenance history, overall undercarriage condition, the presence of quick-coupler systems, and additional attachment packages such as hydraulic thumbs or sorting grabs. Configuration details, including boom and arm length variants, also influence positioning within the band, as does geographic service history and whether the machine has operated in abrasive or corrosive environments.