Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has added straight-boom versions of its SK300LC-11 and SK350LC-11 excavators for building demolition. The SK300LC-11 reaches 36 ft with standard arm and handles attachments up to 8,708 lb, while the SK350LC-11 reaches 37 ft and carries up to 10,825 lb. Both run a 265 hp Isuzu Tier 4 Final engine with ROPS cabs, three-camera views and KOMEXS telematics.
The global hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market is projected to grow from 1.4 billion dollars in 2026 to 2.1 billion dollars by 2033, a 6.5% CAGR. Growth is tied to aging infrastructure replacement, urban redevelopment and expanding transportation networks. Equipment segments include breakers, demolition excavators, crushers, pulverizers and grapples, mounted on excavators, skid-steers and backhoe loaders. Asia Pacific leads demand, driven by construction and mining activity in China, India, Japan and South Korea, while North America and Europe show demand tied to infrastructure rehabilitation and low-noise, energy-efficient equipment.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. has expanded its demolition lineup with the SK650DLC-11 High Reach Excavator, a 178,100-pound machine powered by a 463-hp Isuzu Tier 4 Final engine. Four boom configurations, including Separate Digging Boom and 3-Piece High-Reach options, allow pin heights up to 92 feet 7 inches with tools up to 8,160 pounds, or 13,450 pounds in Separate Boom mode. A hydraulic variable undercarriage adjusts from 10 feet 6 inches to 13 feet 9 inches without hose reconnection, and the cab includes P5A glass, Level II protection and a stability warning system.