Kobelco RK450 (Panther 450)

The Kobelco RK450 is one of the earliest rough terrain developed by Kobelco for the Japanese domestic market. The 45 tonnes rough terrain crane was similar to Tadano TR500M-1 and Kato SS500 which are both also classed as 45 tonnes rough terrain. However, Kobelco soon loses its market share to Tadano and Kato which both have been evolving their models in recent years.