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Kobelco Mini Excavators

Explore 5 kobelco mini excavators models, compare specifications and plan your next purchase.

Kobelco SK17SR-6E Mini Excavator

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Kobelco SK17SR-6E Mini Excavator

Kobelco SK17SR-6E Mini Excavator

SK17SR-6E current exact US product page; canopy reference. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight
3,549 lb1,610 kg
Max. Digging Depth
7 ft 3 in2,210 mm
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level
12 ft 3 in3,730 mm
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Kobelco SK26SR-7 Mini Excavator

Kobelco SK26SR-7 Mini Excavator

SK26SR-7 current exact US product page; cab reference. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight
6,504 lb2,950 kg
Max. digging depth
9 ft 2 in2,790 mm
Max. digging reach at ground level
16 ft 1 in4,890 mm
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Kobelco SK35SR-7 Mini Excavator

Kobelco SK35SR-7 Mini Excavator

SK35SR-7 current exact US product page; cab reference. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight
9,340 lb4,240 kg
Max. Digging Depth
11 ft3,350 mm
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level
18 ft5,490 mm
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Kobelco SK45SRX-7 Mini Excavator

Kobelco SK45SRX-7 Mini Excavator

SK45SRX-7 current exact US product page; cab reference. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight
10,648 lb4,830 kg
Max. Digging Depth
11 ft 3 in3,440 mm
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level
18 ft 8 in5,700 mm
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Kobelco SK55SRX-7 Mini Excavator

Kobelco SK55SRX-7 Mini Excavator

SK55SRX-7 current exact US product page; cab reference. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight
12,147 lb5,510 kg
Max. Digging Depth
12 ft 9 in3,890 mm
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level
20 ft6,100 mm
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Choosing mini excavators for the job

Compare tail swing, machine width, blade configuration, transport weight and auxiliary hydraulics against the actual work. Trailer and tow-vehicle limits can be as important as digging performance.

Machine types and configurations

  • Micro excavators
  • Compact conventional-tail
  • Reduced-tail-swing
  • Zero-tail-swing
  • Cab and canopy configurations

Specifications that matter

SpecificationWhy it matters
Operating and transport weightCheck the travel configuration against trailer space, access restrictions and route requirements.
Overall widthCheck the travel configuration against trailer space, access restrictions and route requirements.
Digging depthShows whether the configured machine fits the required work envelope.
Tail overhangCheck clearance behind the machine throughout its swing, especially near walls and traffic.
Auxiliary flowDetermines powered-attachment capability and circuit requirements.
Blade dimensionsMust suit the material, work envelope, machine geometry and configuration.
Coupler typeMatch the exact attachment interface, locking system and hydraulic connections.

Before buying used

  • Check boom swing, slew play and blade pins
  • Inspect rubber tracks, sprockets and lower rollers
  • Confirm auxiliary lines and coupler operation with the intended work tools
Ownership costs to consider

Cost drivers

  • Rubber tracks and lower rollers
  • Boom-swing and slew components
  • Pins, bushings and coupler wear
  • Compact emissions systems
Plan your transport

Transport checklist

  • Check trailer payload after attachments
  • Measure actual width and overall height
  • Secure buckets and tools separately where required
  • Verify tow vehicle, hitch and axle ratings independently