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Hitachi EX5500-5 Specs
Hitachi EX5500-5 mining shovel specifications: excavator type Mining Shovel, weight 518002 kg, horsepower 1942 kW, digging depth 884 cm.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mining Shovel | |
| Weight | 518002 kg | 1142000 lbs |
| Horsepower | 1942 kW | 2604 HP |
| Digging Depth | 884 cm | 348 in. |
| Max Digging Depth | 884 cm | 348 in. |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 2011.7 cm | 792.0 in. |
| Max Digging Reach | 883.9 cm | 348.0 in. |
| Track Length | 8412.5 cm | 3312.0 in. |
| Length of Track on Ground | 701.0 cm | 276.0 in. |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 27.1 m2 | 35.4 cu yds |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 30.7 m2 | 40.1 cu yds |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 27.1 m2 | 35.4 cu yds |
| Upper Structure Ground Clearance | 301.8 cm | 118.8 in. |
| Tail Swing Radius | 777.2 cm | 306.0 in. |
| Backhoe Shoe Width | 4730.5 cm | 1862.4 in. |
| Loading Shovel Shoe Width | 1682.5 cm | 662.4 in. |
| Engine Make | Cummins | |
| Engine Model | QSK45-C | |
| Net Power | 1942 kW | 2604 HP |
| Gross Power | 2.013 kw | 2700 hp |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 6208.1 l | 1640.0 gal |
| Operating Weight | 518002 kg | 1142000 lbs |
| Backhoe Operating Weight(Shoe) | 518.005 kg | 1141994.5 lbs |
| Loading Shovel Operating Weight | 518.005 kg | 1141994.5 lbs |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.3 km | 1.4 mph |
| Swing Speed | 3.3 RPM | |
| Cab Height | 850.4 cm | 334.8 in. |
| Height of Track | 274.3 cm | 108.0 in. |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Cooling Capacity | 757.1 l | 200.0 gal |
| Fuel Capacity | 10409.9 l | 2750.0 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 520.1 l | 137.4 gal |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | |
| Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe | 230.3 kPa | 33.4 psi |
| Loading Shovel Ground Pressure | 230.3 kPa | 33.4 psi |
| Max Dumping Height | 1301.5 cm | 512.4 in. |
| Displacement | 89997.8 cc | 5492 cu. in. |
| No of Cylinders | 12 | |
| Max Cutting Height | 2060.4 cm | 811.2 in. |
| Alternator | 150 A | |
| Track Gauge | 600.5 cm | 236.4 in. |
| Number of Lower Rollers | 7 | |
| Number of Upper Rollers | 3 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
