SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 311C vs Hitachi EX120-5
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 311C and the Hitachi EX120-5. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 311C59 kW (79 HP)
Hitachi EX120-560 kW (81 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 311C11979 kg (26410 lbs)
Hitachi EX120-511793 kg (26000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 311C11979 kg (26410 lbs)
Hitachi EX120-511793 kg (26000 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 311C Mid-Size Excavators | Hitachi EX120-5 Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 11979 kg (26410 lbs) | 11793 kg (26000 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 59 kW (79 HP) | 60 kW (81 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 503 cm (198 in.) | 518 cm (204 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 503 cm (198 in.) | 518 cm (204 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 548.6 cm (216.0 in.) | 594.4 cm (234.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 759.0 cm (298.8 in.) | 777.2 cm (306.0 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 442.0 cm (174.0 in.) | 466.3 cm (183.6 in.) |
| Overall Length | 691.9 cm (272.4 in.) | 759.0 cm (298.8 in.) |
| Track Length | 3139.4 cm (1236.0 in.) | 3474.7 cm (1368.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.5 m2 (0.6 cu yds) | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds) | 0.7 m2 (0.9 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) | 0.2 m2 (0.3 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Isuzu |
| Engine Model | 3064 T | A-4BG1T |
| Net Power | 59 kW (79 HP) | 60 kW (81 HP) |
| Gross Power | 61 kw (82 hp) | 64.4 kW (86.3 HP) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 106 LPM (28 GPM) | 189 LPM (50.2 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 160.1 l (42.3 gal) | 134.0 l (35.4 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 299 Bar (4340 psi) | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 11979 kg (26410 lbs) | 11793 kg (26000 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 10.6 RPM | 12.7 RPM |
| Cab Height | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Cooling Capacity | 17.4 l (4.6 gal) | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 194.9 l (51.5 gal) | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | 3.4 l (0.9 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 19.7 l (5.2 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | — |
| Ground Pressure | 41.4 kPa (6.0 psi) | 37.2 kPa (5.4 psi) |
| Displacement | 4244.2 cc (259 cu. in.) | 4326.2 cc (264 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 50.8 cm (20.0 in.) | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 780.3 cm (307.2 in.) | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) |
| Alternator | 45 A | — |
| Track Gauge | 198.1 cm (78.0 in.) | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 9.380 kg (20680 lbs) | — |
| Rated Power | — | 2100 RPM |
| Max Torque | — | 314.0 Nm (231.6 ft-lbs) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 1 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 7 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 44 |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | — | 91.4 cm (36.0 in.) |
| Torque Power | — | 1600 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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