{"id":25226,"date":"2019-02-20T12:03:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T02:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25226"},"modified":"2022-06-15T16:20:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T06:20:47","slug":"kobelco-vs-komatsu-excavator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/kobelco-vs-komatsu-excavator\/","title":{"rendered":"Komatsu Vs Kobelco Excavators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to compare a Kobelco vs Komatsu excavator? As one of their most popular excavators, we\u2019ve already pitted <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/equipment-focus-komatsu-pc200-8-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu\u2019s PC200-8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against Caterpillar in our <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/excavator-comparison-komatsu-vs-caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavator comparison<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and now we\u2019re facing the same machine off against the Kobelco SK200-10. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These excavators are comparable in operating weight, horsepower and digging depth. Let\u2019s take a look at how yellow vs blue measure up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kobelco vs Komatsu excavator comparison <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu vs Kobelco quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kobelco<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; Komatsu excavator specifications <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The verdict<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kobelco Excavator Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launching the Generation 10 Series (including the SK200-10) only a few years ago in 2016, Kobelco are constantly refining their designs. From tight-access areas to full-scale mine sites, Kobelco strive to manufacture excavators suited to all kinds of earthmoving jobs. They even brought to life the first construction machine in Japan, and from there have found their niche in creating quality excavators. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darren Morrow from Kobelco dealership Australian Construction Equipment told <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Mining<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the Gen-10\u2019s geoscan monitoring system is a step above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter how big or small the project, fuel efficiency and reliability are equally important in all facets of earthmoving. Geoscan allows performance measures such as fuel levels, service schedules, and working hours to be tracked, which means the business can make informed decisions about machine use and staff allocation,\u201d Morrow said.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Excavator Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a range of mini, mid and large-size excavators, Komatsu take the lead when it comes to manufacturing excavators, including their own parts, components and engines. Komatsu are industry leaders in hybrid excavator technology, having made the world first hybrid excavator. They also have a high resale value retention rate, having won multiple excavator categories in the EquipmentWatch awards. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Cab<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 211px;\"><b>Komatsu PC200-8<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 229px;\"><b>Kobelco SK200-10<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 211px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 229px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 462px;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Hits<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 211px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The PC200-8\u2019s cab design is what some would call ingenius. It\u2019s wide, has a reclining backrest (hello comfort!), adjustable settings, dual armrests and dual joystick controls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">It\u2019s also very quiet and smooth in the cab, thanks to the viscous damper mounting. The optional automatic air conditioning is also a great plus for those hot Aussie days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This cab is a little more wider and spacious than the Kobelco, which is slightly more narrow.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 229px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The SK200-10\u2019s cab offers superior visibility. The cab is spacious and comfortable, with a (reclining) suspension seat for a nice, smooth ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Dual joystick controls, much like the Komatsu, make operation much easier on the operator to reduce fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The colour monitor allows you to set your flows and pressures for aux attachments easily. Great for first-time and experienced operators alike. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Best of all, air-conditioning vents are located behind the operator\u2019s seat for maximum cooling and air flow. Nice!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 462px;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Misses<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 211px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The viscous damper in the cab takes some getting used to, but is a great change. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 229px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under The Bonnet<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 340px;\"><b>Komatsu PC200-8<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 343px;\"><b>Kobelco SK200-10<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 340px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 343px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 705px;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Hits<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 340px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The PC200-8 runs on a Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine, which gives this excavator a good amount of power. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">It also has a rust-proof tank, and later models are much more fuel efficient. This is thanks to the operator\u2019s system which allows control over the engine, electronic and hydraulic system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">When it comes to servicing, the Komatsu is a great choice. It has long service intervals for the engine oil and hydraulic filters, and tis service points are close to ground level. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The PC200-8\u2019s lift capacity is also impressive, thanks to its automatic raised hydraulic pressure. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 343px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The SK200-10 features a powerful HINO engine to give it that extra \u201coomf\u201d. The Kobelco also has new hydraulic regeneration system. On the boom-down function, the pressure is used to assist the arm out as you\u2019re digging or loading, great for fuel efficiency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Stepping into the later models, you\u2019ll notice some upgraded work modes which include heavy, standard and economy. These help decrease fuel consumption (by up to 16% when compared with the previous model!). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Kobelco decided to move the old placement of the fuel tank to behind the cab, which not only makes refuelling easier, but provides superior visibility from the arm side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Servicing is easy too thanks to the long-interval maintenance, easy cleaning and easily-accessible fuse box and aircon filters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 705px;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Misses<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 340px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">None found\u2014if you know of any, hit us up in the comments below!<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 343px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anecdotal feedback is Kobelco machines can have electrical problems after a few years. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However this could be isolated or found in overseas models. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any feedback, let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu vs Kobelco Quality<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to quality, we have Kobelco and Komatsu are pretty tough contenders. However, we will have to side with Komatsu for this one. Komatsu manufacture all their own excavator parts, components and engines, so when things go wrong most likely the dealer can get it fixed. While with Kobelco, their excavators are high quality, however some parts and components are sourced elsewhere. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may not be a huge deal, but it\u2019s worth pointing out for any future maintenance or breakdown servicing requirements. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Vs Kobelco Price<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu PC200-8 models (all years) range between $15,400 and $172,000, averaging at $75,321 (used).*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kobelco SK200-10 models are a lot newer (2016), and therefore can go for approx $180,000 (used).* <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kobelco Vs Komatsu Excavator Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><b>Komatsu PC200-8<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><b>Kobelco SK200-10<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu SAA6D107E-1, 6-cylinder<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct injection, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine with turbocharger, intercooler<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Net Horsepower<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">148<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20,010 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21,681 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Fuel Tank Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 L<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">370 L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Ground Clearance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">440 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">450 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Digging Depth<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 6620 mm (for 2925 mm arm)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6700 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Max Reach Along Ground<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9700 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9730 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 147px; text-align: center;\"><b>Tail Swing Radius<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 242px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2750 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2750 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, these machines are very closely matched. Either excavator will do what you ask of it\u2014it comes down to what you\u2019re looking for specifically. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it comes down to price, buying an older Komatsu may be more cost-effective, not to mention you\u2019ll have peace of mind knowing they have been recognised for high value retention. So you won\u2019t have to worry too much about whether it\u2019ll have good resale value. The Komatsu is also slightly lighter, and offers a larger fuel tank. However, has less reach and digging depth, so there\u2019s that to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, the Kobelco is still a great machine that will go the distance. As we usually say, dealer support and after-sales service should be a huge factor in your decision, so make sure you check your nearest dealers and perhaps give both excavators a test!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you think of this Komatsu and Kobelco comparison? Let us know in the comments below, or take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/20-tonne-excavator-4932\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">similar excavators for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">*Prices are based on Machines4U listing data provided by sellers\/advertisers and are an approximation only. Data is correct up to and at time of publishing. 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