Kobelco Launches Unique New Excavator-Dozer Model

Japanese equipment manufacturer, Kobelco has laid new ground in the Australian market with the launch of a unique 16 tonne digger/dozer hybrid; the ED160 Blade Runner.

The ED160 Blade Runner combines the digging power of the popular Kobelco SK135SR-3 excavator and a six-way power and tilt dozer blade. The blade is similar in size and volume to the blade on a 90 HP dozer.

Kobelco’s General Manager – Sales & Service, Doug McQuinn, says this machine will result in major cost savings for customers across the board.

“As a company, Kobleco’s focus has always been on helping our customers get their job done efficiently, safely and economically. With this innovative machine we’re ultimately delivering two powerful machines in one. The ED160 Blade Runner will do the same job an excavator and a dozer would do individually but with one machine. There are also savings in transporting only one machine to the job site,” says Doug.