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Published dimensions and weight

Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME

The Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME is a hydraulic excavator of about 53.2 t, built around the HINO PC11CVC engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight117286 lb53200 kg
03Selected published values25
Published highlights
  • Max Cutting Height: 34.5 ft / 10515.6 mm
  • Max Reach Along Ground: 34.11 ft / 10396.73 mm
  • Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 40.5 ft / 12344.4 mm
  • Max Digging Depth: 21.3 ft / 6492.24 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME include a published maximum digging depth of 21.3 ft / 6492.24 mm, published bucket digging force of 56202.24 lb / 250 kN, published operating weight of 117286 lb / 53200 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (34.5 ft / 10515.6 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (34.11 ft / 10396.73 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth” field (40.5 ft / 12344.4 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Kobelco SK500LC-9: 15 of 20 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationKobelco SK500LC-9Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Cutting Height36.71 ft / 11186.16 mm34.5 ft / 10515.6 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Reach Along Ground37.1 ft / 11308.08 mm34.11 ft / 10396.73 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth21.11 ft / 6434.33 mm40.5 ft / 12344.4 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Digging Depth24.2 ft / 7376.16 mm21.3 ft / 6492.24 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Bucket Digging Force - Sae59799.18 lb / 266 kN56202.24 lb / 250 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground Level17.11 ft / 5212.08 mm11.9 ft / 3627.12 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Digging Reach38.71 ft / 11795.76 mm35.8 ft / 10911.84 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Dumping Clearance25.4 ft / 7741.92 mm22.8 ft / 6949.44 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Crowd Force-Iso50132.39 lb / 223 kN55527.81 lb / 247 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Crowd Force - Sae48109.11 lb / 214 kN53054.91 lb / 236 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom length 23 ft 0 in , arm length 9 ft 10 in 3 m / Boom length 23 ft 0 in , arm length 9 ft 10 in 3 mBoom length 28 ft 8 in 6.3 m , arm length 7 ft 10 in 2.4 m / Boom length 28 ft 8 in 6.3 m , arm length 7 ft 10 in 2.4 m
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Min Dumping Clearance10.7 ft / 3261.36 mm10.2 ft / 3108.96 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Minimum Swing Radius207.49 in / 5270 mm187.01 in / 4750 mm
DimensionsOverall Length39.8 in / 1010.92 mm38.5 ft / 11734.8 mm
OperationalOperating Weight111333.5 lb / 50500 kg117286 lb / 53200 kg

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Bucket Digging Force - Iso62721.69 lb279 kN
DimensionsOverall Height13.11 ft3995.93 mm
DimensionsGround Pressure8.81 psi60.68 kPa
EngineEngine ModelHINO PC11CVCHINO PC11CVC
BucketsReference Bucket Capacity4.5 yd33.4 m3

Not published for this option: Bucket Digging Force, Max Cutting Height, Max Reach Along Ground, Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth, Max Digging Depth, Min Dumping Clearance, Arm Crowd Force-Sae, Max Digging Reach, Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2, Arm Crowd Force-Iso, Bucket Digging Force - Iso, Bucket Digging Force - Sae, Minimum Swing Radius, Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground, Max Dumping Clearance, Max Cutting Height, Max Reach Along Ground, Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth, Max Digging Depth, Minimum Swing Radius, Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3, Bucket Digging Force - Iso, Arm Crowd Force-Iso, Bucket Digging Force - Sae, Min Dumping Clearance, Arm Crowd Force-Sae, Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground, Max Digging Reach, Max Dumping Clearance, Max Cutting Height, Max Reach Along Ground, Max Digging Depth, Bucket Digging Force - Sae, Arm Crowd Force-Sae, Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4, Bucket Digging Force - Iso, Arm Crowd Force-Iso, Horizontal Digging Stroke - Ground, Max Digging Reach, Max Dumping Clearance, Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth, Min Dumping Clearance, Minimum Swing Radius, Ground Clearance, Height To Top Of Cab, Tail Swing Radius, Overall Height (To Top Of Boom), Gradeability, Overall Length Of Crawler, Overall Width -Upper Structure, Track Gauge, Drawbar Pull, Number Of Shoes Per Side, Max Travel Speed, Ground Pressure, Number Of Cylinders, Engine Type, Displacement, Bore, Stroke, Fuel Capacity, Cooling System Fluid Capacity, Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, Engine Oil Capacity, Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure, Swing Motor, Swing Torque, Bucket Weight, Bucket Capacity - Heaped, Bucket Capacity - Struck, Power Boost, Max. Discharge Flow, Travel Circuit, Swing Circuit, Pump Type

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