SK008

Working ranges (units: mm) General dimensions (units: mm)

840 (when extended)

680 (when retracted)
(when extended)

(when retracted)
1,180 (950 with swing)

140

220
350
540 330

45° 90°
2,750

1,950

(when extended)

(when retracted)

R7
50
680
850

180

230

310

2,300
210

1,390
1,260

350
1,500

935

975
130
180
1,970 500
1,935
500 (when retracted) 2,600
2,730 (transportation dimensions)
660 (when extended)

680mm
2,830
680 (when retracted)
840 (when extended)

Main specifications
Model
Weight
SK008 Blade
Width × height mm (680/840) x 180 Another step forward
840mm
Operating weight kg 1,035 Working ranges mm Upper: 180 Lower: 210
Bucket Side ditch digging mechanism
Standard bucket Heaped capacity m3 0.022 Type Boom swing type
capacity Struck capacity m3 0.016 Angle degrees Left: 45 Right: 90
Standard bucket width mm 350 (including side cutters) Travel system
Engine Shoe type Rubber crawler
Model YANMAR 2TE67L-BV3 Shoe width mm 180
Vertical type, water-cooled, Hydraulic system
Type
2-cylinder diesel engine Type Gear pump
Hydraulic pump
Rated output kW/min-1 {PS/rpm} 7.7/2,400 {10.5/2,400} Set pressure MPa {kgf/cm2} 18.1 {185}
Fuel tank capacity L 9.7 Swing motor type Orbit motor
Performance Variable displacement
Travel motor type
Travel speed km/h 1.8 axial piston motor
Swing speed min-1 {rpm} 8.4 {8.4} Hydraulic oil L System 10.7 (oil in tank 5.7)
Gradeability % (degrees) 58 (30)
The International System of Units,
Maximum digging force (bucket) kN {kgf} 10.5 {1,070}
SI is used as units and values in { } are values in conventional units.
Ground contact pressure kPa {kgf/cm2} 27.9 {0.28}

Standard equipment
Rubber shoe
Roll bar
N&B piping

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Bulletin No. SK008-ANZ-201-160201EF

Another
step New! The super mini SK008
forward – a new dependable rising star in the 0.8 ton class.
The most important factor affecting the value of a machine in the 0.8 ton class is its ability to work in narrow spaces.
The Kobelco SK008 can enter and work efficiently in even narrower passages than ever before.
This new super-compact excavator is a dependable partner for work in residential areas where there are many space restrictions.

The latest low-emissions type engine

The SK008 mounts an engine that conforms to the voluntary emissions regulations of

d d ed the Japan Land Engine Manufacturers Association.

acte te n
Retr Ex
Sixty-eight centimeters crawler width Self-cleaning/Retractable Crawler Frames 10.5 kN powerful bucket digging force
– the smallest in its class The hydraulic retractable side frames are strong and durable, The 7.7 kW high-output engine delivers 10.5 kN {1,070 kgf} of digging force – the top
A retracted crawler width allows the machine to enter narrower as well as self-cleaning. level of the class.
passages.
The slim 680 mm of machine width at the travel position allows
this machine to pass through gates approximately 70 cm wide.
Equipped with a 0.022 m3
large-capacity bucket as standard.
The bucket is a size larger than the previous model standard bucket (0.018 m 3),
increasing the workload.
Equipped with a crawler
extension/retraction mechanism as standard.
Dirt and Debris High stability that will impress
the operator while working
680mm 840mm Despite the compact body size, the SK008 delivers exceptional body
balance.
The outer flange-type lower rollers also help ensure high lateral stability.

Easily change the dozer blade width.

Fasten securely without tools, simply by removing and inserting the pin.
Preventing damage to hydraulic cylinders and piping

72.5 centimeters tail swing radius Maximum 310 mm

– helpful in small spaces outside-crawler digging width
The tail overhang when swinging is only 30.5 cm. A boom swing type is used, providing a
Bucket cylinder Hose protection Boom cylinder Dozer cylinder
This allows smooth work even right next to a wall. maximum 310 mm digging width outside the hose inside the cover on back of protection cover protection cover
left crawler (crawler retracted) when the arm boom

boom is swung 90 degrees to the right.

Tail swing Easy and time-saving maintenance
radius This allows smooth digging of side ditches

72.5cm
and next to walls.

Easily visible Fully opening Corrosion-resistant Fuel tank gauge Easily checkable
Reinforced structure warning lamps hood for large aluminum radiator that shows the fuel hydraulic oil tank
access space level at a glance gauge
that can handle
hard work Fuel filter that
allows easy water
Long-life hydraulic
oil with a
Tail Cast bucket link drainage replacement cycle
overhang of 1,000 hours
(Photo shows the

30.5cm
hydraulic oil port.)

Photo shows
the crawler extended. Ample legroom for the operator’s seat
The flat floor provides an open foot space that is signicantly larger
than the previous model, for a different level of comfort.
* “Previous machine” indicates the SK007-6.