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Kobelco

4.3

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3.9 Price

4.6

4.6 Reliability

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4.4 Operation

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4.3

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4.3

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Operation

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4.6

Excavator Kobelco SK140

2018 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

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Had the SK140 on site last week, first time with the series 7 cab. The visibility was solid, and the joystick and seat adjustments were easy - had to share the rig with a bigger guy one day and he got his setup quick, too. The dash layout is fine, but the little picto things on the display are kind of small, real easy to miss. Liked the foot pedals though, they feel natural, don’t fight with your boots. Can’t say there’s anything wild about how it digs - it’s stable, even pushing it hard. Couple small things: the wipers are kind of a letdown, only one, and the armrest safety lock needs getting used to. Haven’t had any issues with breakdowns so far, maintenance looks simple enough. Been running all week, no big complaints.

4.4

Excavator Kobelco SK140

2020 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

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I spent quite a few hours in the SK140 and the first thing that hit me was the cab setup, it's way above what I’m used to. Loads of adjustments for seat and controls, even with my height I felt comfy. The screen and all the cameras are really handy, even though that display could use bigger icons - bit annoying squinting to pick the right thing. The foot pedals are super comfy, they actually thought about foot shape it feels like. I do wish they added a backup start system, you only start it through the main control. All in all, cab’s top notch but minor stuff could easily be fixed.

4.6

Excavator Kobelco SK140

2019 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

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My main thing with the SK140 is the cab. Spent full days in it and it’s just comfortable as hell honestly. Cooling system’s easy to access, big doors, and you don’t have to hassle to reach anything for daily checks. I do wish the main screen made some info bigger - the indicators are small when making changes, it’s kind of a pain if your eyes aren’t the best. Noise in the cab is way down from what I remember on older models. Wish the right-side wiper was standard (it’s not). Tracks feel smooth, bumps are less rough than my last machine, and it holds a line decent on travel. Price is about what you’d expect. Wouldn’t mind a heavier boom for some jobs, but it’s no deal breaker. I’d run this for big foundation digs or anything in tight space.

4.4

Excavator Kobelco SK60

2018 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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Working with the Kobelco SK60 has shown me its balance of compactness and reach. The modified tracks enable operations in challenging environments, ensuring remarkable traction. Although it lacks certain modern features due to its age, its reliability compensates for this. Maintenance plays a key role, so ensure regular service intervals are met. It's a machine that gets the job done.

4.0

Excavator Kobelco SK60

2018 Year

5.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

3.0 Convenience

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Been driving a few 60s lately. This SK60’s got some nice touches, like all the gauges are in the right place-easy enough to check fuel or temp when you're in a rush. Air con blows cold, makes long days way better, but seat's nothing special, bit stiff for my taste. The quick cooling system for the diesel is a plus, especially when it’s hot out. Control valve setup's basic but does what you need. The undercarriage is only a single carrier, five rollers, nothing exciting but I guess it stays together. Only real gripe, can't swing the boom, so you gotta shuffle more when you're up against walls or tight corners. Still, maintenance hasn't given me headaches yet and for the money, it’s not too rough.