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Hitachi EX550H vs Kobelco SK500LC-10 H&W

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi EX550H and the Kobelco SK500LC-10 H&W. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Hitachi EX550H271 kW (364 HP)
Kobelco SK500LC-10 H&W275 kW (369 HP)
Weight
Hitachi EX550H54700 kg (120593 lbs)
Kobelco SK500LC-10 H&W56600 kg (124782 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi EX550H54700 kg (120593 lbs)
Kobelco SK500LC-10 H&W56600 kg (124782 lbs)
SpecificationHitachi EX550HHitachi EX550HLarge ExcavatorsKobelco SK500LC-10 H&WKobelco SK500LC-10 H&WLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight54700 kg (120593 lbs)56600 kg (124782 lbs)
Horsepower271 kW (364 HP)275 kW (369 HP)
Digging Depth826 cm (325 in.)750 cm (295 in.)
Max Digging Depth826 cm (325 in.)750 cm (295 in.)
Max Loading Height835.2 cm (328.8 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1277.1 cm (502.8 in.)1322.8 cm (520.8 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth606.6 cm (238.8 in.)679.7 cm (267.6 in.)
Overall Length1292.4 cm (508.8 in.)—
Track Length6400.8 cm (2520.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground533.4 cm (210.0 in.)—
Max Bucket Capacity3.4 m2 (4.5 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance82.3 cm (32.4 in.)64.0 cm (25.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius381.0 cm (150.0 in.)384.0 cm (151.2 in.)
Overall Width393.2 cm (154.8 in.)—
Engine MakeCumminsHINO
Engine ModelNTA855P11C-VN
Net Power271 kW (364 HP)275 kW (369 HP)
Gross Power294 kw (394.3 hp)283.6 kW (380.3 HP)
Rated Power2100 RPM1850 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity379 LPM (100.9 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity560.2 l (148.0 gal)—
Operating Weight54700 kg (120593 lbs)56600 kg (124782 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.8 km (3 mph)5.5 km (3.4 mph)
Swing Speed8 RPM—
Cab Height350.5 cm (138.0 in.)374.9 cm (147.6 in.)
Max Torque1540.1 Nm (1135.9 ft-lbs)1470.1 Nm (1084.3 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity70.0 l (18.5 gal)—
Fuel Capacity700.3 l (185.0 gal)640.1 l (169.1 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity13.2 l (3.5 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity44.3 l (11.7 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V—
Ground Pressure97.2 kPa (14.1 psi)73.1 kPa (10.6 psi)
Stroke15.2 cm (6.0 in)—
Bore14.2 cm (5.6 in)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3—
Number of Track Rollers per Side8—
Number of Shoes per Side49—
Displacement14001.1 cc (854 cu. in.)10520.5 cc (642 cu. in.)
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)80.0 cm (31.5 in.)
Max Cutting Height1204.0 cm (474.0 in.)—
Track Gauge320.0 cm (126.0 in.)323.1 cm (127.2 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance146.3 cm (57.6 in.)—
Torque Power1400 RPM1400 RPM
Max Digging Reach—1210.1 cm (476.4 in.)
Min swing radius—6169.2 cm (2428.8 in.)
Emission—Tier 4 final
Aspiration—Turbocharged with intercooled
Cooling system—Water Cooled
Max Dumping Clearance—792.5 cm (312.0 in.)
Min Dumping Clearance—313.9 cm (123.6 in.)
Max Digging Height—1127.8 cm (444.0 in.)
No of Cylinders—6

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