kobelco SK55SRX-7

Canopy mini excavators

Powerful Compact Excavator for Demanding Jobs

The Kobelco SK55SRX-7 Canopy is designed to deliver powerful digging performance, smooth operation, and excellent efficiency in compact working environments. Built with a short tail swing design, this mini excavator is ideal for construction sites, road projects, landscaping, utility work, and urban applications where space is limited. Despite its compact size, the machine provides strong breakout force, faster cycle times, and outstanding stability for daily heavy-duty operations.

Advanced Hydraulic System for Faster Productivity

One of the biggest advantages of the Kobelco SK55SRX-7 Canopy is its advanced hydraulic system. Kobelco engineered this machine to improve digging cycle speed by 7%, allowing operators to complete tasks faster and increase productivity on-site. The hydraulic response is smooth and precise, making trenching, lifting, grading, and loading operations easier and more efficient.

The dual main hydraulic pumps provide reliable oil flow for consistent machine performance, even during demanding applications. Operators can experience faster arm movement, better bucket response, and reduced downtime during repetitive digging cycles.

Compact Design with Short Tail Swing

The short tail swing structure makes the SK55SRX-7 perfect for tight spaces and crowded job sites. The machine can rotate smoothly without excessive rear overhang, reducing the risk of hitting nearby objects or structures.

With an overall width of only 6 feet 5 inches (1,960 mm), the excavator can easily move through narrow access points and confined areas. Its compact dimensions also make transportation easier between projects. Contractors working in residential areas, city streets, or indoor demolition projects will benefit greatly from this space-saving design.

Reliable Yanmar Engine Performance

The excavator is powered by a dependable Yanmar 4TNV88C-PYBD diesel engine delivering 37 horsepower (27.7 kW). This engine provides strong performance while maintaining fuel efficiency for long working hours.

The engine produces a maximum torque of 101 lbf (136.8 Nm), giving operators the power needed for heavy digging and material handling tasks. The 19.8-gallon fuel tank supports extended operation with fewer refueling stops, helping increase job site productivity.

Kobelco designed this machine to balance power, fuel economy, and environmental performance, making it suitable for professional contractors looking for reliable long-term operation.

Excellent Digging Capability and Reach

The Kobelco SK55SRX-7 offers impressive digging specifications for a mini excavator in its class. It delivers a maximum digging depth of 12 feet 9 inches (3,890 mm), allowing operators to handle deep trenching and excavation work efficiently.

The machine also features a maximum digging reach of 20 feet 5 inches (6,240 mm), improving working coverage and reducing repositioning time. Its bucket digging force of 6,992 lbf (31.1 kN) ensures strong penetration in hard soil and demanding ground conditions.

Additional performance features include:

• Maximum digging height: 19 feet 6 inches
• Maximum dumping clearance: 14 feet 4 inches
• Vertical wall digging depth: 10 feet 2 inches
• Digging depth for flat bottom: 11 feet 4 inches

These capabilities make the SK55SRX-7 suitable for excavation, utility installation, foundation preparation, and landscaping projects.

Enhanced Travel Speed and Machine Stability

Kobelco improved the travel speed of the SK55SRX-7 by 12%, helping operators move faster around the job site and reduce working time. The machine reaches speeds of up to 2.8 mph (4.5 kph), improving efficiency during repositioning tasks.

The excavator also offers excellent stability thanks to its balanced undercarriage and strong track structure. The 15.7-inch track shoes provide solid traction on rough terrain while maintaining smooth machine movement.

Its operating weight of 11,817 lbs (5,360 kg) creates a stable working platform for lifting and digging operations without compromising maneuverability.

Durable Canopy with Operator Safety

Safety is a major advantage of the Kobelco SK55SRX-7 Canopy model. The high-strength canopy structure is designed with ROPS and FOPS protection, helping protect the operator from rollover accidents and falling debris.

The open canopy design improves visibility around the machine, allowing operators to work safely in busy environments. The comfortable operator station also reduces fatigue during long work hours, improving overall productivity and machine control.

Kobelco focused on combining operator comfort with safety, making the excavator practical for daily professional use.

Efficient Dozer Blade Performance

The integrated dozer blade improves machine versatility by supporting grading, leveling, and backfilling tasks. The blade measures 6 feet 5 inches wide and offers excellent stability during digging operations.

Operators can raise the blade up to 18.9 inches and dig down to 15.3 inches for additional job site flexibility. This feature helps contractors complete multiple tasks using one compact machine, reducing equipment costs and improving efficiency.

Ideal Applications for the Kobelco SK55SRX-7

The Kobelco SK55SRX-7 Canopy mini excavator is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

• Residential construction
• Utility trenching
• Landscaping projects
• Road maintenance
• Demolition work
• Farm and agricultural tasks
• Pipe installation
• Urban construction sites

Its compact size, powerful hydraulic system, and strong digging force make it an excellent choice for contractors who need reliable performance in restricted working areas.