The 79,600-pound SK350LC Acera Mark 8 excavator from Kobelco Construction Machinery America features a 264-horsepower turbocharged, electronic fuel-injected Hino engine that is Tier 3-certified. According to the company, it can dig down to 24 feet 10 inches and reaches to 36 feet 3 inches at ground line. A boost switch on the new excavator provides 10% more power on command for increased bucket breakout force, without time limitations. The new excavator is designed to provide excellent drawbar pull for grading and hill climbing under load.

Major features include Kobelco's Independent Total Control System for smooth hydraulic control, and an ergonomically designed cab with a 7-position suspension seat. All major controls — including double-flow hydraulics for powering tools and attachments, mode selection switches and heavy lift and independent travel switches — are located on the operator's right side for easy access. To reduce maintenance time and boost productivity, all routine servicing and fluid checks can be performed with ground level access to filters, batteries, sight gauges and couplers.