SK17SR-3EKobelco SK17SR-3E
1,780 – 1,960 kg3,924 lb – 4,321 lbOperating weight
Yanmar 3TNV70-SYBDieselEngine
9.9 kW13.3 hpEngine power
2,150 – 2,380 mm7 ft 1 in – 7 ft 10 inDig depth
990 – 1,320 mm39 in – 4 ft 4 inWidth
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About the SK17SR-3E
Manufacturer August 2024 brochure lists 1,780–1,960 kg across canopy/cab, rubber/steel tracks and arm configurations. The product-page headline gives a narrower 1,780–1,910 kg range. The brochure's complete range is retained.
Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Operating weight
- 1,780 – 1,960 kg (3,924 lb – 4,321 lb)
- Engine model
- Yanmar 3TNV70-SYB
- Engine displacement cc
- 854 cc (52.1 cu in)
- Max digging depth
- 2,150 – 2,380 mm (7 ft 1 in – 7 ft 10 in)
- Overall width
- 990 – 1,320 mm (39 in – 4 ft 4 in)
- Net power
- 9.9 kW (13.3 hp)
- Gross power
- 10.4 kW (13.9 hp)
Mods for the SK17SR-3E
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
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