Business EconomyPosted at: Oct 23 2026 4:28PM


Kobelco Construction unveils 3 excavator variants

Chennai, Oct 23 (UNI) Kobelco Construction Equipment India (KCEI), a subsidiary of Japan-based Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., today unveiled three variants in the 19.1-24 tonne category excavators - SK21 0, SK21 5LC and SK230XDLC designed to meet the evolving demands of India’s growing infrastructure sector.
The launch reinforces the company’s ‘Value Excavation’ philosophy, combining Japanese technology with local manufacturing to deliver performance, fuel efficiency and value tailored to Indian operating conditions.
Manufactured at KCEI’s facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, the new excavators strengthen the company’s commitment to purposeful localisation. With an annual production capacity of around 3,500 units, the facility has produced over 20,000 machines for domestic and international markets across more than 16 countries.
KCEI MD Jun Hayama said “India remains one of the cornerstones of Kobelco’s strategic growth vision in Asia. Celebrating two decades of our presence in the nation, including manufacturing and engineering, the launch of these three 20-tonne excavator variants underscores our unwavering dedication to Indian infrastructure development.”
Through this launch, Kobelco reiterates its focus on delivering reliable, durable and cost-effective equipment that supports India’s infrastructure development while creating long-term value for customers and dealer partners.
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