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Hitachi EX5500-6 vs Hitachi EX5500-5

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi EX5500-6 and the Hitachi EX5500-5. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Hitachi EX5500-61988 kW (2666 HP)
Hitachi EX5500-51942 kW (2604 HP)
Weight
Hitachi EX5500-6522000 kg (1150813 lbs)
Hitachi EX5500-5518002 kg (1142000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi EX5500-6522000 kg (1150813 lbs)
Hitachi EX5500-5518002 kg (1142000 lbs)
SpecificationHitachi EX5500-6Hitachi EX5500-6Mining ShovelsHitachi EX5500-5Hitachi EX5500-5Mining Shovels
Excavator TypeMining ShovelMining Shovel
Weight522000 kg (1150813 lbs)518002 kg (1142000 lbs)
Horsepower1988 kW (2666 HP)1942 kW (2604 HP)
Max Reach Along Ground2011.7 cm (792.0 in.)2011.7 cm (792.0 in.)
Max Digging Reach1661.2 cm (654.0 in.)883.9 cm (348.0 in.)
Track Length8412.5 cm (3312.0 in.)8412.5 cm (3312.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground701.0 cm (276.0 in.)701.0 cm (276.0 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity27.1 m2 (35.4 cu yds)27.1 m2 (35.4 cu yds)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance301.8 cm (118.8 in.)301.8 cm (118.8 in.)
Tail Swing Radius795.5 cm (313.2 in.)777.2 cm (306.0 in.)
Backhoe Shoe Width4730.5 cm (1862.4 in.)4730.5 cm (1862.4 in.)
Loading Shovel Shoe Width1682.5 cm (662.4 in.)1682.5 cm (662.4 in.)
Net Power1988 kW (2666 HP)1942 kW (2604 HP)
Gross Power2.088 kw (2800 hp)2.013 kw (2700 hp)
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity12400.2 l (3275.8 gal)6208.1 l (1640.0 gal)
Operating Weight522000 kg (1150813 lbs)518002 kg (1142000 lbs)
Backhoe Operating Weight(Shoe)522.005 kg (1150813 lbs)518.005 kg (1141994.5 lbs)
Loading Shovel Operating Weight522.005 kg (1150813 lbs)518.005 kg (1141994.5 lbs)
Max Travel Speed2.4 km (1.5 mph)2.3 km (1.4 mph)
Swing Speed3.3 RPM3.3 RPM
Cab Height862.6 cm (339.6 in.)850.4 cm (334.8 in.)
Height of Track274.3 cm (108.0 in.)274.3 cm (108.0 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged, after-cooledTurbocharged
Cooling Capacity952.0 l (251.5 gal)757.1 l (200.0 gal)
Fuel Capacity11300.2 l (2985.2 gal)10409.9 l (2750.0 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity300.2 l (79.3 gal)520.1 l (137.4 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24 V
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe231.7 kPa (33.6 psi)230.3 kPa (33.4 psi)
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure231.7 kPa (33.6 psi)230.3 kPa (33.4 psi)
Max Dumping Height1301.5 cm (512.4 in.)1301.5 cm (512.4 in.)
Arm Crowd Force125192.8 kg (276000 lbs)—
Displacement100000.4 cc (6102 cu. in.)89997.8 cc (5492 cu. in.)
No of Cylinders3212
Max Cutting Height2060.4 cm (811.2 in.)2060.4 cm (811.2 in.)
Alternator140 A150 A
Track Gauge600.5 cm (236.4 in.)600.5 cm (236.4 in.)
Number of Lower Rollers77
Number of Upper Rollers33
Digging Depth—884 cm (348 in.)
Max Digging Depth—884 cm (348 in.)
Max Bucket Capacity—30.7 m2 (40.1 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity—27.1 m2 (35.4 cu yds)
Engine Make—Cummins
Engine Model—QSK45-C

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