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Construction Equipment

Fendrick named COO and VP over Kobelco’s excavator and crane divisions

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA officially announces the appointment of Jack Fendrick as new COO and VP over the excavator and crane divisions. Details here.

January 24, 2019

Machine control

Kobelco, Leica, Engcon team up to create tiltrotator full-auto machine control

Kobelco, Leica, and Engcon have partnered together to create an excavator with the ability to automatically adjust attachment's height and tilt.

August 30, 2018

Dealers

Kobelco adds Correlli and Frank Martin Sons to dealer network

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has added Correlli, out of Dundalk, Maryland, and Frank Martin Sons, located in Fort Kent Mills, Maine, to its dealer network. Both dealerships will provide professional sales, rentals, parts and service support for Kobelco excavators. Correlli, dedicated to serving the landscaping, commercial property and residential construction industries, will offer compact Kobelco […]

January 22, 2018

Dealers

Kobelco adds four mini-excavator-only dealers

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA is adding four compact machinery dealers to its growing network, solely representing Kobelco’s mini excavator line in the United States. “We’re excited to offer our customers the reliability and value of Kobelco mini excavators through our expanded network of mini-only dealers,” says Randy Hall, vice president of operations. The dealerships are: […]

November 14, 2017

Construction Equipment

Kobelco to manufacture 4 more excavator models at SC plant

By 2018, Kobelco plans to manufacture a total of 11 excavators at its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with the addition of four new models, the company announced. The 156,000-square-foot plant opened in June 2016 and has been increasing production rapidly, with the goal of producing 1,800 machines a year by 2018. It currently manufactures […]

September 21, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat D8T; McLaughlin McL-60 boring machine; Kobelco excavators; Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler; JLG updates 4045R and 1532R scissor lifts; Volvo EW60 wheeled excavator

Cat D8T moves more at less cost with several new options Following a ConExpo appearance where Cat allowed attendees to try out its Remote Operator system and operate a D8T 1,700 miles away, the heavy equipment manufacturer is now announcing several other productivity options for this dozer. For starters, Cat is now offering a new blade […]

April 25, 2017

Dealers

Kobelco adds Grove River Machinary to dealer network in Georgia

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has added Grove River Machinery to its dealer network to serve customers in the Southeast Georgia region. “The Kobelco brand has an excellent reputation for being a proven, high quality product,” sales Dale Richbourg, Sales Manager of Grove River Machinery. “We saw an opportunity to become a Kobelco dealer in our area […]

February 6, 2017

Construction Equipment

Kobelco upgrades SK140SRLC-5 short rear swing excavator with new cab, 20% reduction in fuel use

Kobelco has released an improved model of its SK14SRLC short rear swing radius excavator focused on performance and cab upgrades. The new SK140SRLC-5 is powered by a 95.6-horsepower Isuzu Tier 4 Final engine that Kobelco says delivers “full-size power” to the machine’s compact design. The engine meets emissions requirements through selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology with […]

November 24, 2016

Dealers

Kobelco USA adds Brogan as dealer field service representative

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has named Matt Brogan as a dealer field service representative. Brogan has served as a service technician for the past nine years. The company believes his expertise in assessing field matters and performing technical training will provide a boost to dealer service support. “The addition of Matt highlights Kobelco’s commitment to providing […]

September 2, 2016

Construction Equipment

Kobelco unveils SK300LC-10 excavator with several design improvements

Kobelco has introduced the SK300LC-10, a new excavator the company says boasts improved efficiency, traction, design and construction along with a better cab. The machine is powered by a 252-horsepower Hino engine that meets Tier 4 Final standards through a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). The new engine reduces fuel […]

August 29, 2016

Construction Equipment

Kobelco claims best-in-class dig depths with launch of SK25, SK17 compact excavators

Combining a zero-tail-swing radius and best-in-class digging depths, Kobelco has launched its newest compact excavators in the SK25 and SK17. While designed for tight working spaces with short 5-foot, 5-inch and 4-foot, 6-inch front minimum swing radii respectively, the SK25 and SK17 combine that maneuverability with long reaches. The company says both machines have been […]

May 14, 2015

Construction Equipment

Kobelco to build excavator plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Kobelco Construction Machinery announced it will build an excavator plant near Spartanburg, South Carolina. The plant will start producing 1,800 units of an as-yet unspecified 20-metric-ton model in January 2016. The 85-acre site will be operated by Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A, which now markets five conventional excavators, including the 48,500-pound SK210LC, four compact excavators, six […]

January 8, 2015