The SK550DLC-11 (pictured) is the replacement for the the SK550DLC-10. (Photo: Kobelco CM Europe)

The new excavator is fitted with a Stage V-compliant 300 kW six-cylinder diesel engine from manufacturer Hino and, when configured with the company鈥檚 Ultra long attachment arm, has an operating weight of 64 t (64,000 kg).

A replacement for the company鈥檚 SK550DLC-10 model, the SK550DLC-11 is said to deliver 鈥渋ncreased engine performance, enhanced durability and improved operator comfort鈥�.

Peter Stuijt, Kobelco Europe鈥檚 product marketing manager, said: 鈥淜obelco has long been a leader in demolition equipment and the SK550DLC-11 offers customers the versatility and flexibility of being able to perform both high reach and foundation demolition work, all with the same machine.鈥�

The new excavator, like the smaller SK350DLC and SK400DLC models, features Kobelco鈥檚 NEXT system that provides four ultra-long attachment configurations.

Described as being 鈥渋deal for demolition sites鈥� that require a height of up to 25 m (82 ft), the system is designed for use with the manufacturer鈥檚 NEXT system attachments and enables the machine to reach up to 27.5 m (90 ft).

Peter said: 鈥淭he NEXT system is a big selling point for this machine as it has been designed to save significant costs and time on the job site; attachments can be changed on-site in around 30 minutes, and the machine can be transported easily on a regular trailer.

鈥淭he SK550DLC-11 has also been reinforced to withstand some of the toughest demolition conditions. Like all Kobelco machines, the SK550DLC-11 is built to last.鈥�