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  • 09 Oct 2020 Kobelco re-launches SK17SR-3E mini excavator

    Japanese manufacturer’s new model includes several new design features Kobelco is renowned as a leading manufacturer of excavators from 1t up to 90t but is particularly dedicated to the development of its mini excavator line-up. Even once a machine has been launched, Kobelco’s product development team works closely with dealers and customers to further develop...

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  • 13 Jul 2020 New ED160BR-7 – Multi-purpose operation meets elegant design

    Renowned for its dual-purpose capabilities, the Kobelco ED160BR Blade Runner offers increased productivity and efficiency on job sites by enabling operators to excavate and dozer terrain all with one machine. The all-new ED160BR-7, which is now available in Europe, builds on the success of its predecessors to deliver further improvements through excellence in operability, comfort...

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  • 07 Jul 2020 Kobelco launches SK140SRL-7 for forestry and logging applications

    Following the arrival of the Kobelco SK140SRLC-7 earlier this year, Kobelco Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of a logging specification variant.   Like all next-generation Kobelco machines, the SK140SRL-7 has been designed to deliver greater efficiency and productivity with increased power and speed, as well as improvements in design for enhanced operator-based comfort...

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  • 30 Apr 2020 New Kobelco SK130LC-11 sets a high standard in the 12-14 tonne excavator segment

    Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is pleased to announce the arrival of the SK130LC-11 – a Japanese manufactured excavator that extends Kobelco quality, economy and reliability within the 12-14 tonne operating segment.   The Kobelco SK130LC-11 sets standards high as a direct result of precise manufacturing and high-tech design, with customer feedback also being...

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  • 28 Apr 2020 Kobelco Construction Machinery continues to expand French network

    Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is pleased to announce the expansion of its French network with six new authorised dealer partners. Neomat, Gap Sud Mécanique, Comet Loc, ACHD, Serge Monod Equipement and Kobest joined the KCME network at the start of 2020, providing improved coverage of France and demonstrating KCME’s commitment to better servicing...

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  • 21 Apr 2020 Danish Agro group’s acquisition of Baltic machinery companies approved

    The European competition authorities has just approved Danish Agros groups acquisition of the remaining 55 % shares in the three Baltic CLAAS machinery dealer companies AS Konekesko Eesti, SIA Konekesko Latvija and UAB Konekesko Lietuva. 31 March 2020 Closing of the deal will happen today 31 March. The approval was given as all conditions were...

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  • 16 Apr 2020 Kobelco crawler crane duo for port expansion

    Kobelco BM700 and CKE1100G crawler cranes work together to complete Dinish Wharf expansion project in Castletownbere, Ireland   Dungiven, Northern Ireland-based Ideal Form Crane Hire has supplied a Kobelco BM700 to marine, civil engineering and building contractor Keating Construction for work on the expansion of the Dinish Wharf in Castletownbere, County Cork, Ireland. The €23...

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  • 02 Apr 2020 An update from Kobelco Europe

    As we continue to adapt to the challenges we’re experiencing as a result of the recent Covid-19 outbreak, we wanted to update you on some important changes we’ve made at Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) in order to best support our customers, colleagues, dealers and suppliers.   At Kobelco, we always strive to ensure the...

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  • 23 Mar 2020 CKE1350G-2’s luffing jib is right choice

    CKE1350G-2’s luffing jib is perfect solution for extended lift during construction of logistics centre for DSV   Nordic Crane’s new Kobelco CKE1350G-2 crawler crane is using a 32m-long main boom together with a 32m-long luffing jib to complete construction of a “state-of-the-art” logistics and distribution centre in Oslo, Norway for DSV, Denmark’s largest transport –...

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  • 16 Mar 2020 Kobelco Japan celebrated the production of 111,111 mini excavator in Ogaki factory

    Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. held a ceremony at its Ogaki Factory in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan to celebrate production of the 111,111th mini excavator at the factory. February 5, 2020 Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.   The ceremony was attended by about 400 people including guests, KCM’s executives, and employees of the Ogaki Factory....

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