In 2018, Japan Machinery Foundation gave Energy Conservation Machinery Award to SUMITOMO. It is for its LEGEST (SH200-7) hydraulic excavator! There are many other popular, efficient equipment of the brand that is preferred internationally.

It was begun back in 1963 when a construction machinery division has been formed in SUMITOMO Heavy Industries, Ltd. (or, SUMITOMO Machinery Industries Co., Ltd).

They started producing cranes and excavators by technically co-operating with the Link-Belt Corp. (now FMC) of the US. Further, in 1964 they have entered the market if selling mechanical truck cranes and excavators. They have done it in co-operation with the SUMITOMO-Link-Belt brand name.

From 1967 to 70, they have also started selling hydraulic excavators and truck cranes. In this time, their sales corporation's title switched to SUMITOMO Heavy Construction Machinery Sales Co., Ltd.

Today, they are based on different nations worldwide. It includes Oceania, South East Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Africa, ME/Turkey, Europe/Russia, South America, and North America.

The brand is well known for producing many construction machines. It is to help in easing the task of developing the environment and society.

By the way, SUMITOMO Construction Machinery Group is related to its parent Sumitomo Group, a multi-industry firm, or Conglomerate. Masatomo Sumitomo founded it in 1615. Today it is among the largest business groups or says Japanese keiretsu. If you don't know, a group of firms with interlocking business shareholdings and relationships is keiretsu!

Till now, about 25 different members or companies have worked under the Sumitomo Group! No doubt, it includes Sumitomo Mitsui Construction for construction purposes. Similarly, Sumitomo Heavy Industries for shipbuilding, weaponry, and Machinery.

SUMITOMO group is known for its subsidiaries like Electronics, Auto parts suppliers, Chemicals, and IT. Some other companies under the same brand are based on Cement, Real Estate, Rubber items, Finance, Steel, and Insurance. You can also find Precision Machinery, Glass, Titanium products, and more of the same brand.

The four main equipment’s of SUMITOMO that are in higher demand for industrial purposes are as follows;

1) Material Handler

These are purpose-built handling equipment like Scrap Loader that feature long life service. They also have dependable large drive motors and large turntables. The machines are made to provide high-wide undercarriages and offer heavy-duty performance.

They are made to perform on the most demanding and harshest applications. The material handlers have many specialized components and attachments to match as per the need.

2) Work Tools

They are available in different varieties under series LXS, LSG, LMT, LDT, LDR, and LCG series. These include rigid tool comes with a standard limited warranty and can be easily mounted on excavators. The tools are made to manage different kinds of demolition and scrap processing applications.

3) Forestry Machineries

These types of machinery are specially designed for processing logs and harvesting timber. The list also includes tasks like loading, processing, or building access roads. The 40-series models of Forestry machines have features like fuel-efficient and powerful Final Tier 4 engines with no DPF. This machinery also possesses a maximum of 10% more fuel economy, drawbar pull increase of 17%, best quality swing torque, and 12% better cycle times.

4) Excavators

You will find Minimum Swing Radius Excavators under the X2, X3, X3E, and X4 Spin Ace series depending on the region in this category of equipment. They are helpful for a user to work out and in tight workspaces. Also, final Tier 4 certified excavators are efficient machines to get more power in less fuel usage.

SUMITOMO is a well-known international brand for creating durable industrial equipment. It includes but is not limited to Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Fishers, Rollers, Shovels, Scavators, and Forklifts.

They are also offering precision grades through 2D Machine Control or Guidance unit. It can enhance the productivity of operators of any skill levels by a maximum of 50%. No need for over or under excavation!

So with the help of this, operators can achieve accurate and precise machine operations. An operator can also get the bucket's relative position status and can control it as per the work required.

Some discontinued models of the equipment list include series Quantum, LX, X2, and X3 series. But, some of these models are still doing well in workplaces with regular maintenance needed.

You can also find their high-quality and innovative used equipment in the market as per the required specifications. The best part of this is that it can help you get a job done by spending less.