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MINI EXCAVATORS
IRN JUNE 2014
ownership
Kubota’s latest new launch – thenear-zero tail swing
U27-4. This is a 2 to 3 t class machine that comes
fitted with anti-theft technology to increase fleet
security. The company said it was designed after
extensive research and development with operators
worldwide.
Neil Winfield, Kubota Construction business
development manager, said the machine had been
designed to reflectmarket demand.
“The feedback we received in the 2.5 t class
highlighted that users wanted more space in the
cabin and increased comfort levels, while not
compromising on performance levels. The new
Kubota U27-4 machine has been manufactured to
exceed these requirements.”
Production has also now begun onYanmar’s latest
mini excavator – the 2.6 t SV26, anultra-short radius
machine, aimed at a rangeof applications, including
urban renewal, agriculture and landscaping.
Power comes from a 3 cylinder, 1.4 litre Yanmar
diesel that generates 17.4 kw at 2,400 rpm. The
machine is also availablewith an auto-idleoption to
reduce further its fuel consumption, which Yanmar
said stood at less than4 litres/h.
In fact, Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe
managing director Jean-Marc Reynaud said fuel
consumptionon thenewmodel –which replaces the
Kobelco Europe has introduced three newmini excavators in the
shape of the 2.6 t SK27SR, 3.4 t SK30SR (pictured) and
3.7 t SK35SR zero tailswingmachines.
Wacker Neuson’s 900 kg dual power 803mini excavator. The
manufacturer said the fact that onemachine combined both
diesel and electric drives was an advantage for rental customers.
Reduced operating costs were
a key factor in Kubota’s latest
launch – the 2 to 3 t class,
near-zero tail swingU27-4.
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