The SL380 is a model within the series characterized by substantial operating weight and high operational capacity; it features an operating weight of 38,200 kg, a 1.8 m³ bucket, and a bucket breakout force of 235.3 kN. Powered by a CUMMINS 6LTAA8.9-C325 engine delivering 241 kW at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm (Tier 2 emissions compliant), the machine offers a swing speed of 9.3 rpm, a maximum gradeability of 35°, and a hydraulic flow rate of 2 × 330 L/min. Equipped with a 6,500 mm boom and a 3,200 mm arm, it achieves a maximum digging height of 10,381 mm, a maximum dumping height of 7,389 mm, a maximum digging depth of 7,553 mm, and a maximum digging radius of 11,197 mm, making it suitable for large-scale earthworks, mining operations, and construction tasks demanding high digging force and an extensive operating range.