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Kobelco SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-3: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
SK230SRLC-3
Net Power
157 hp
Height To Top Of Cab
10.4 ft
SK260LC-9
Net Power
183.8 hp
Max Cutting Height
31.8 ft
SK260SRLC-3
Net Power
157 hp
Max Cutting Height
35.6 ft
SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-3 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
KobelcoSK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-33SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-3
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm 9\'5\" {2.87 m}Boom length 8 ft 2 in , arm length 2.5 mBoom length 7 ft 10 in , arm length 2.4 m
Bucket Digging Force - SAE179.85 lb34,171 lb29,338 lb
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground Level0.02 ft13.9 ft13.5 ft
Max Digging Reach0.04 ft32.5 ft30.9 ft
Max Digging Reach On Ground0.04 ft31.11 ft30.1 ft
Max Dumping Clearance0.03 ft21.1 ft26.1 ft
Min Dumping Clearance0.01 ft9.11 ft9.11 ft
Minimum Swing Radius0.1 in12.1 in7.2 in
SpecificationSK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Max Cutting Height31.8 ft35.6 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth19.11 ft18.11 ft
Max Digging Depth21.5 ft20.11 ft
Arm Crowd Force - SAE30,799 lb26,303 lb
Arm Crowd Force-ISO31,923 lb27,202 lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO38,218 lb32,148 lb
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Ground Clearance17.5 ft18.11 ft17.9 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.4 ft10.2 ft10.5 ft
Tail Swing Radius6 ft10.2 ft6.2 ft
Overall Width10.5 ft11.1 ft11.1 ft
Shoe Width31.5 ft23.6 ft31.5 ft
Overall Length29 ft33.8 ft29.9 ft
Gradeability70 %70 %70 %
Overall Length Of Crawler14.7 ft15.3 ft15.3 ft
Overall Width -Upper Structure9.1 ft9.9 ft9.1 ft
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)9.1 ft10.12 ft10.4 ft
SpecificationSK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Ground Pressure7.3 psi5.8 psi
Undercarriage
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Track Gauge7.1 ft8.6 ft8.5 ft
Number Of Shoes Per Side495151
Max Travel Speed3.73 mph2.24 mph3.42 mph
Drawbar Pull51,000 lb54,900 lb54,600 lb
Engine
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Number Of Cylinders444
Engine TypeDirect injection, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine With turbocharger, intercooler (Complies with EU (NRMM) Stage III B, US EPA Interim Tier IV, and act on regulation, etc, of emission from non-road special motor vehiclesDirect injectionDirect injection
Net Power157 hp183.8 hp157 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm2,100 rpm2,000 rpm
Max Torque472.1 lb-ft482.4 lb-ft472.1 lb-ft
Displacement312.7 cu in312.7 cu in312.7 cu in
Bore4.5 in4.5 in4.5 in
Stroke5.2 in5.2 in5.2 in
SpecificationSK260LC-9
Engine ModelHINO J05E-TI
Operational
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Operating Weight130,734 lb123,966 lb130,734 lb
Fuel Capacity87.2 gal121.6 gal87.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal5.3 gal6.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal74 gal60.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 gal5.6 gal5.5 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,970 psi4,970 psi4,970 psi
Swing Mechanism
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Swing MotorAxial piston motorAxial piston motorAxial piston motor
Swing Speed13.3 rpm10.2 rpm10.3 rpm
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260SRLC-3
Swing Torque52,700 lb-ft63.2 lb-ft
Bucket
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Bucket Weight1,147 lb1,543 lb1,147 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.7 yd31.1 yd30.7 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck0.6 yd30.8 yd30.6 yd3
Hydraulic System
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Power Boost5,480 psi5,480 psi5,480 psi
Maximum Discharge Flow58.2 gpm130 gpm116.3 gpm
Travel Circuit4,970 psi4,970 psi4,970 psi
Swing Circuit4,200 psi3,920 psi3,920 psi
Pump TypeTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pumpTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pumpTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pump
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-345
Ratios
FigureSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight1.21.51.2
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.56 gal0.66 gal0.56 gal

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SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-3: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
DateListing indexEquipment classNames queriedResult
2026-09-24MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)full-size excavatorSK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, SK260SRLC-3No matching offers in this snapshot
Dated CPSC search
DateDatabaseNames queriedResult
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionKobelco; SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, SK260SRLC-3No matching recall in the stated search

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Kobelco SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, and SK260SRLC-3: Configuration records

SK230SRLC-3
SpecificationSource figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm 9'5" {2.87 m}
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius6 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.4 ft
Overall Width10.5 ft
Overall Length29 ft
Gradeability70 %
Overall Length Of Crawler14.7 ft
Overall Width -Upper Structure9.1 ft
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)9.1 ft
Undercarriage
Max Travel Speed3.73 mph
Track Gauge7.1 ft
Number Of Shoes Per Side49
Drawbar Pull51,000 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Displacement312.7 cu in
Engine TypeDirect injection, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine With turbocharger, intercooler (Complies with EU (NRMM) Stage III B, US EPA Interim Tier IV, and act on regulation, etc, of emission from non-road special motor vehicles
Net Power157 hp
Max Torque472.1 lb-ft
Bore4.5 in
Stroke5.2 in
Operational
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,970 psi
Fuel Capacity87.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Torque52,700 lb-ft
Hydraulic System
Power Boost5,480 psi
Maximum Discharge Flow58.2 gpm
Travel Circuit4,970 psi
Swing Circuit4,200 psi
Pump TypeTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pump
Bucket
Bucket Weight1,147 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.7 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck0.6 yd3
Additional specifications
Swing MotorAxial piston motor
Swing Speed13.3 rpm

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SK260LC-9
SpecificationSource figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth19.11 ft
Max Digging Depth21.5 ft
Bucket Digging Force - SAE34,171 lb
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground Level13.9 ft
Max Digging Reach32.5 ft
Max Digging Reach On Ground31.11 ft
Max Dumping Clearance21.1 ft
Min Dumping Clearance9.11 ft
Max Cutting Height31.8 ft
Arm Crowd Force - SAE30,799 lb
Arm Crowd Force-ISO31,923 lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO38,218 lb
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius10.2 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.2 ft
Overall Width11.1 ft
Overall Length33.8 ft
Gradeability70 %
Overall Length Of Crawler15.3 ft
Overall Width -Upper Structure9.9 ft
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)10.12 ft
Undercarriage
Max Travel Speed2.24 mph
Track Gauge8.6 ft
Number Of Shoes Per Side51
Drawbar Pull54,900 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ModelHINO J05E-TI
Power Measured @2,100 rpm
Displacement312.7 cu in
Engine TypeDirect injection
Net Power183.8 hp
Max Torque482.4 lb-ft
Bore4.5 in
Stroke5.2 in
Operational
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,970 psi
Fuel Capacity121.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity74 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.6 gal
Hydraulic System
Power Boost5,480 psi
Maximum Discharge Flow130 gpm
Travel Circuit4,970 psi
Swing Circuit3,920 psi
Pump TypeTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pump
Bucket
Bucket Weight1,543 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped1.1 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck0.8 yd3
Additional specifications
Ground Pressure7.3 psi
Swing MotorAxial piston motor
Swing Speed10.2 rpm

Source

SK260SRLC-3
SpecificationSource figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18.11 ft
Max Digging Depth20.11 ft
Bucket Digging Force - SAE29,338 lb
Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground Level13.5 ft
Max Digging Reach30.9 ft
Max Digging Reach On Ground30.1 ft
Max Dumping Clearance26.1 ft
Min Dumping Clearance9.11 ft
Max Cutting Height35.6 ft
Arm Crowd Force - SAE26,303 lb
Arm Crowd Force-ISO27,202 lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO32,148 lb
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius6.2 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.5 ft
Overall Width11.1 ft
Overall Length29.9 ft
Gradeability70 %
Overall Length Of Crawler15.3 ft
Overall Width -Upper Structure9.1 ft
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)10.4 ft
Undercarriage
Max Travel Speed3.42 mph
Track Gauge8.5 ft
Number Of Shoes Per Side51
Drawbar Pull54,600 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Displacement312.7 cu in
Engine TypeDirect injection
Net Power157 hp
Max Torque472.1 lb-ft
Bore4.5 in
Stroke5.2 in
Operational
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,970 psi
Fuel Capacity87.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 gal
Hydraulic System
Power Boost5,480 psi
Maximum Discharge Flow116.3 gpm
Travel Circuit4,970 psi
Swing Circuit3,920 psi
Pump TypeTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pump
Bucket
Bucket Weight1,147 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.7 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck0.6 yd3
Additional specifications
Ground Pressure5.8 psi
Swing MotorAxial piston motor
Swing Speed10.3 rpm

Source

Compare Kobelco SK230SRLC-3, SK260LC-9, SK260SRLC-3
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Height To Top Of Cab10.4 ft10.2 ft10.5 ft
Tail Swing Radius6 ft10.2 ft6.2 ft
Overall Width10.5 ft11.1 ft11.1 ft
Overall Length29 ft33.8 ft29.9 ft
Gradeability70 %70 %70 %
Overall Length Of Crawler14.7 ft15.3 ft15.3 ft
Overall Width -Upper Structure9.1 ft9.9 ft9.1 ft
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)9.1 ft10.12 ft10.4 ft
Undercarriage
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Track Gauge7.1 ft8.6 ft8.5 ft
Number Of Shoes Per Side495151
Max Travel Speed3.73 mph2.24 mph3.42 mph
Drawbar Pull51,000 lb54,900 lb54,600 lb
Engine
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Number Of Cylinders444
Engine TypeDirect injection, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine With turbocharger, intercooler (Complies with EU (NRMM) Stage III B, US EPA Interim Tier IV, and act on regulation, etc, of emission from non-road special motor vehiclesDirect injectionDirect injection
Net Power157 hp183.8 hp157 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm2,100 rpm2,000 rpm
Max Torque472.1 lb-ft482.4 lb-ft472.1 lb-ft
Displacement312.7 cu in312.7 cu in312.7 cu in
Bore4.5 in4.5 in4.5 in
Stroke5.2 in5.2 in5.2 in
Operational
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Fuel Capacity87.2 gal121.6 gal87.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal5.3 gal6.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal74 gal60.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 gal5.6 gal5.5 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,970 psi4,970 psi4,970 psi
Swing Mechanism
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Swing MotorAxial piston motorAxial piston motorAxial piston motor
Swing Speed13.3 rpm10.2 rpm10.3 rpm
Bucket
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Bucket Weight1,147 lb1,543 lb1,147 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.7 yd31.1 yd30.7 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck0.6 yd30.8 yd30.6 yd3
Hydraulic System
SpecificationSK230SRLC-3SK260LC-9SK260SRLC-3
Power Boost5,480 psi5,480 psi5,480 psi
Maximum Discharge Flow58.2 gpm130 gpm116.3 gpm
Travel Circuit4,970 psi4,970 psi4,970 psi
Swing Circuit4,200 psi3,920 psi3,920 psi
Pump TypeTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pumpTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pumpTwo variable displacement pumps + 1 gear pump

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