14,300 kg105 hpMarket avg. €94k · 4 listed · 1 below market
Asking prices land at €89k – €100k, around 47% above the market average.
This model sits 36% above the class average across 155 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Kobelco SK140 listings currently run from €88,700 to €100,300, with a market average around €93,650. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 4 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Kobelco SK140 is a 14-tonne class crawler excavator positioned in the mid-range of the compact-to-medium excavator segment. It operates at 14,300 kg and delivers 105 hp through its engine, with a standard bucket capacity of 0.55 m3. This specification places it squarely in the 14-tonne band, a class widely used across construction, civil, and groundworks sectors where a balance between reach, digging force, and transport weight is required.
Machines in the 14-tonne class are routinely deployed on road construction, drainage and utility trenching, foundation excavation, and site preparation work. Their operating weight and bucket capacity make them suited to both confined urban sites and open civil projects where a larger machine would be impractical or unnecessary. The class is also commonly used in landscaping, pipeline laying, and secondary earthmoving roles on larger projects.
When inspecting any machine in this class, prioritise a review of the undercarriage components, including track pads, rollers, and sprockets, as these represent a significant maintenance cost that is directly reflected in residual value. Check hydraulic lines and cylinder seals for weeping or active leaks, and operate all functions through their full range to confirm smooth, consistent response without hesitation or drift. Review the engine compartment for oil contamination, coolant condition, and belt wear. Request all available service records and confirm that scheduled maintenance intervals have been observed. On machines of this weight class, swing bearing play and boom pin wear are worth specific attention during a physical inspection. Where possible, a pre-purchase inspection by an independent engineer is advisable before committing to purchase.
The SK140 competes directly with the Doosan DX140 and the Hyundai R140, all three occupying the same 14-tonne operating weight band with comparable engine output. Kobelco's position within that group is characterised by its reputation for fuel efficiency and smooth hydraulic control, attributes that buyers in this class frequently cite alongside raw specification comparisons. Within any cross-shopped group of these three models, the variables that move a specific unit within its price band are accumulated working hours, service and maintenance history, configuration, the presence and condition of additional attachments such as hydraulic thumb or quick coupler systems, undercarriage wear, and overall physical condition of the upper structure and boom arm. A well-documented, low-hour machine in good condition commands stronger positioning than a higher-hour example regardless of brand, and the same principle applies when comparing machines that are otherwise identically specified.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€94k).
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