Kobelco ED160-5 BLADE RUNNER
Series: Kobelco Midi Excavator
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Kobelco midi excavators SK55SR to SK85CS – short tail in the 5 to 9 tonne class: SR, CS and MSR, ACERA and the generations -2 to -6E, Isuzu and Yanmar engines, 29 to 124 kW
Kobelco's midi excavators carry the short-tail philosophy of the minis into the 5 to 9 tonne class: SK55SR, SK70SR, SK75SR and SK80MSR carry the SR for Short Radius, the SK85CS and the 80CS models the CS for Compact Swing, a version with an even tighter swing circle. The number gives the weight class in hundreds of kilograms, ACERA was the brand name of the 2000s in North America, -2, -3, -5 and -6E are generations, E the European version. The SK140SRLC, SK230SRLC and SK270SRLC in the register are short-tail excavators of the 14 to 27 tonne class, the ED160 Blade Runner a 16-tonner with dozer blade that Kobelco developed for earthworks and sewer work without a second machine – the sorting placed them here.
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The register lists 15 versions; the midis run from 29.3 to about 45 kW from four-cylinders of 2,180 to 3,300 cm³ – Isuzu 4LE2 and 4JB1, Yanmar 4TNV88 – the big models up to 123.8 kW with Isuzu 4JJ1 and Hino J05E; operating weights run from 4,660 to 27,200 kg.
Kobelco builds the midis at its Ogaki plant; the Compact Swing layout is the answer to Japanese urban sites where an excavator must work within one traffic lane, and it became the rental standard in Europe.
On used machines, operating hours, play in boom and stick, the condition of undercarriage and tracks, leak-free hydraulics and, on the Blade Runner, additionally blade and blade cylinders are what count.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Kobelco Midibagger, Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | ISUZUcorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | AR-4JJ1XASK-02correct |
| Power | 78.5 kWcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 347.1correct |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,000.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,650.2correct |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 457.2correct |
| Unladen weight | 14,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 5 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 5.5 kW/t (78 kW / 14.3 t)
Stronger than 31% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kobelco ED160-5 BLADE RUNNER have?
The Kobelco ED160-5 BLADE RUNNER delivers 78.5 kW.
How much does the Kobelco ED160-5 BLADE RUNNER weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,300 kg.
What engine does the Kobelco ED160-5 BLADE RUNNER have?
4 cylinders, 3,000 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Kobelco ED160-5 BLADE RUNNER go?
Top speed is 5 km/h.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
50SR ACERA
50SR-3
70SR
70SR ACERA
80CS
80CS ACERA
SK140SRLC-5
SK230SRLC-5
SK270SRLC-5
SK55SR-5
SK70SR-2
SK75SR-3E
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