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Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 vs Caterpillar 325C LN

A detailed comparison of the Kobelco SK270SR LC-5 and the Caterpillar 325C LN. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Kobelco SK270SR LC-5124 kW (166 HP)
Caterpillar 325C LN129 kW (173 HP)
Weight
Kobelco SK270SR LC-527200 kg (59966 lbs)
Caterpillar 325C LN27400 kg (60407 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kobelco SK270SR LC-527200 kg (59966 lbs)
Caterpillar 325C LN27400 kg (60407 lbs)
SpecificationKobelco SK270SR LC-5Kobelco SK270SR LC-5Mid-Size ExcavatorsCaterpillar 325C LNCaterpillar 325C LNMid-Size Excavators
Excavator TypeMid-Size ExcavatorMid-Size Excavator
Weight27200 kg (59966 lbs)27400 kg (60407 lbs)
Horsepower124 kW (166 HP)129 kW (173 HP)
Digging Depth668 cm (263 in.)463 cm (182 in.)
Max Digging Depth668 cm (263 in.)463 cm (182 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground984.5 cm (387.6 in.)999.7 cm (393.6 in.)
Max Digging Reach984.5 cm (387.6 in.)—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth585.2 cm (230.4 in.)362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
Crawler length445.0 cm (175.2 in.)—
Ground Clearance45.7 cm (18.0 in.)48.8 cm (19.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius185.9 cm (73.2 in.)307.8 cm (121.2 in.)
Min swing radius23521.4 cm (9260.4 in.)—
Engine MakeHinoCaterpillar
Engine ModelJ05EUM-KSSL3126 B ATAAC
Net Power124 kW (166 HP)129 kW (173 HP)
Gross Power132.2 kW (177.3 HP)141 kw (189 hp)
Rated Power2000 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity227 l (60.8 gal)310.0 l (81.9 gal)
Operating Weight27200 kg (59966 lbs)27400 kg (60407 lbs)
Swing Speed12.6 RPM9.9 RPM
Cab Height317.0 cm (124.8 in.)320.0 cm (126.0 in.)
Max Torque640.1 Nm (472.1 ft-lbs)—
Swing Torque71451.7 Nm (52700.0 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity24.2 l (6.4 gal)30.3 l (8.0 gal)
Max Dumping Clearance832.1 cm (327.6 in.)—
Min Dumping Clearance313.9 cm (123.6 in.)—
Max Digging Height1124.7 cm (442.8 in.)—
Bucket Digging Force(SAE)13.290 kg (29300 lbs)—
Bucket Digging Force(ISO)16.012 kg (35300 lbs)—
Arm Crowd Force(ISO)11.431 kg (25200 lbs)—
Arm Crowd Force11.113 kg (24500 lbs)—
Number of Shoes per Side51—
Displacement5124.2 cc (313 cu. in.)7200.5 cc (439 cu. in.)
No of Cylinders4—
Track Gauge259.1 cm (102.0 in.)240.8 cm (94.8 in.)
Torque Power1600 RPM—
Drawbar Pull25.085 kg (55303 lbs)2.406.555 kg (5305491.1 lbs)
Gradeability0.7—
Max Loading Height—813.8 cm (320.4 in.)
Overall Length—1085.1 cm (427.2 in.)
Track Length—4572.0 cm (1800.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground—381.0 cm (150.0 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity—1.4 m2 (1.8 cu yds)
Max Bucket Capacity—2.3 m2 (3.0 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity—0.7 m2 (0.9 cu yds)
Overall Width—301.8 cm (118.8 in.)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity—469 LPM (124.2 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure—343 Bar (4975 psi)
Max Travel Speed—5.1 km (3.2 mph)
Fuel Capacity—500.1 l (132.1 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity—10.2 l (2.7 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—34.1 l (9.0 gal)
Operating Voltage—Operating Voltage 24 V
Shoe Size—60.2 cm (23.7 in.)
Max Cutting Height—1146.0 cm (451.2 in.)
Alternator—50 A
Removal Counterweight Clearance—109.7 cm (43.2 in.)

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

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