SPECS / COMPARISON
Hitachi EX120-5 vs Caterpillar 311B
A detailed comparison of the Hitachi EX120-5 and the Caterpillar 311B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Hitachi EX120-560 kW (81 HP)
Caterpillar 311B59 kW (79 HP)
Weight
Hitachi EX120-511793 kg (26000 lbs)
Caterpillar 311B11125 kg (24527 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi EX120-511793 kg (26000 lbs)
Caterpillar 311B11125 kg (24527 lbs)
| Specification | Hitachi EX120-5 Mid-Size Excavators | Caterpillar 311B Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 11793 kg (26000 lbs) | 11125 kg (24527 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 60 kW (81 HP) | 59 kW (79 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 518 cm (204 in.) | 475 cm (187 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 518 cm (204 in.) | 475 cm (187 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 594.4 cm (234.0 in.) | 530.4 cm (208.8 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 777.2 cm (306.0 in.) | 731.5 cm (288.0 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 466.3 cm (183.6 in.) | 417.6 cm (164.4 in.) |
| Overall Length | 759.0 cm (298.8 in.) | 725.4 cm (285.6 in.) |
| Track Length | 3474.7 cm (1368.0 in.) | 3139.4 cm (1236.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) | 0.5 m2 (0.6 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.7 m2 (0.9 cu yds) | 0.8 m2 (1.1 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.2 m2 (0.3 cu yds) | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) |
| Engine Make | Isuzu | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | A-4BG1T | 3064 T |
| Net Power | 60 kW (81 HP) | 59 kW (79 HP) |
| Gross Power | 64.4 kW (86.3 HP) | 63 kw (85 hp) |
| Rated Power | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 189 LPM (50.2 GPM) | 216 LPM (57.1 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 134.0 l (35.4 gal) | 157.1 l (41.5 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 11793 kg (26000 lbs) | 11125 kg (24527 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 12.7 RPM | 10.8 RPM |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Max Torque | 314.0 Nm (231.6 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | 15.5 l (4.1 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 3.4 l (0.9 gal) | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Ground Pressure | 37.2 kPa (5.4 psi) | 38.6 kPa (5.6 psi) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 1 | — |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7 | — |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 44 | — |
| Displacement | 4326.2 cc (264 cu. in.) | 4244.2 cc (259 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) | 768.1 cm (302.4 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 91.4 cm (36.0 in.) | 94.5 cm (37.2 in.) |
| Torque Power | 1600 RPM | — |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Stroke | — | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Bore | — | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Alternator | — | 50 A |
| Drawbar Pull | — | 9.399 kg (20720 lbs) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.