SPECS / COMPARISON
Hitachi EX550H vs John Deere 550 LC
A detailed comparison of the Hitachi EX550H and the John Deere 550 LC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Hitachi EX550H271 kW (364 HP)
John Deere 550 LC269 kW (361 HP)
Weight
Hitachi EX550H54700 kg (120593 lbs)
John Deere 550 LC56185 kg (123867 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi EX550H54700 kg (120593 lbs)
John Deere 550 LC56185 kg (123867 lbs)
| Specification | Hitachi EX550H Large Excavators | John Deere 550 LC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 54700 kg (120593 lbs) | 56185 kg (123867 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 271 kW (364 HP) | 269 kW (361 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 826 cm (325 in.) | 771 cm (304 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 826 cm (325 in.) | 771 cm (304 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) | 801.6 cm (315.6 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1277.1 cm (502.8 in.) | 1228.3 cm (483.6 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 606.6 cm (238.8 in.) | 682.8 cm (268.8 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1292.4 cm (508.8 in.) | 1298.4 cm (511.2 in.) |
| Track Length | 6400.8 cm (2520.0 in.) | 5516.9 cm (2172.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 533.4 cm (210.0 in.) | 460.2 cm (181.2 in.) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 3.4 m2 (4.5 cu yds) | 4.2 m2 (5.5 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 82.3 cm (32.4 in.) | 82.3 cm (32.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 381.0 cm (150.0 in.) | 381.0 cm (150.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 393.2 cm (154.8 in.) | 411.5 cm (162.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Cummins | Cummins |
| Engine Model | NTA855 | N14-C |
| Net Power | 271 kW (364 HP) | 269 kW (361 HP) |
| Gross Power | 294 kw (394.3 hp) | 277.6 kW (372.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2100 RPM | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 379 LPM (100.9 GPM) | 382 LPM (101 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 560.2 l (148.0 gal) | 579.2 l (153.0 gal) |
| Operating Weight | 54700 kg (120593 lbs) | 56185 kg (123867 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.8 km (3 mph) | 4.7 km (2.9 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 8 RPM | 8 RPM |
| Cab Height | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) | 338.3 cm (133.2 in.) |
| Max Torque | 1540.1 Nm (1135.9 ft-lbs) | 1681.2 Nm (1240.0 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) | 66.2 l (17.5 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 700.3 l (185.0 gal) | 700.3 l (185.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 7.9 l (2.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 44.3 l (11.7 gal) | 43.5 l (11.5 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | 97.2 kPa (14.1 psi) | 100.0 kPa (14.5 psi) |
| Stroke | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | — |
| Bore | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) | — |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 3 | 3 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8 | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 49 | 52 |
| Displacement | 14001.1 cc (854 cu. in.) | 13994.6 cc (854 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | 61.0 cm (24.0 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 1204.0 cm (474.0 in.) | 1191.8 cm (469.2 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 146.3 cm (57.6 in.) | 146.3 cm (57.6 in.) |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | — | 3.0 m2 (3.9 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | — | 1.3 m2 (1.7 cu yds) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | — | 299 Bar (4340 psi) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged with cooler |
| Alternator | — | 75 A |
| Drawbar Pull | — | 38.011 kg (83800 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.