2013 Kobelco SK270D

Built on a Hino J05E engine delivering 137 kW at 2,100 rpm and 654 N·m of torque at 1,600 rpm, the 2013 Kobelco SK270D lands in the 27-ton class with serious hydraulic muscle behind it. A double variable axial piston main pump flows 2×246 L/min plus a 20 L/min pilot gear pump, feeding working circuits rated at 34.3 MPa (37.8 MPa when supercharged). The result: 170 kN of bucket digging force, climbing to 187 kN under boost, and 244 kN of maximum tractive force.

Four-cylinder direct-injection architecture with turbocharging and built-in intercooling keeps this machine responsive across the work cycle. Two-speed plunger travel motors push road speeds to 6.2 km/h, while 70% gradeability (35 degrees) handles demanding job sites. The 1.3 m³ backhoe bucket pairs with a standard 2.98 m rod or optional 2.5 m short forearm for reach flexibility.

• Digging depth: 6,990 mm; maximum reach: 10,310 mm
• Hydraulic system capacity: 280 L oil, 460 L fuel tank
• Four-cylinder layout with 5.123 L displacement and water cooling
• Ground pressure of 54 kPa with 600/800 mm track plate options

From the 34.3 MPa travel circuit to the 3,910 mm front turning radius, the SK270D's engineering prioritizes productivity and control. Available now in Guizhou, China, as a joint-venture import.