SPECS / COMPARISON
Hitachi ZX480MTH vs Kobelco SK480 LC
A detailed comparison of the Hitachi ZX480MTH and the Kobelco SK480 LC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Hitachi ZX480MTH234 kW (314 HP)
Kobelco SK480 LC235 kW (315 HP)
Weight
Hitachi ZX480MTH48500 kg (106924 lbs)
Kobelco SK480 LC49000 kg (108027 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi ZX480MTH48500 kg (106924 lbs)
Kobelco SK480 LC49000 kg (108027 lbs)
| Specification | Hitachi ZX480MTH Large Excavators | Kobelco SK480 LC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 48500 kg (106924 lbs) | 49000 kg (108027 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 234 kW (314 HP) | 235 kW (315 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 573 cm (226 in.) | 780 cm (307 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 573 cm (226 in.) | 780 cm (307 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 740.7 cm (291.6 in.) | 762.0 cm (300.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1021.1 cm (402.0 in.) | 1185.7 cm (466.8 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 399.3 cm (157.2 in.) | 698.0 cm (274.8 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1182.6 cm (465.6 in.) | 1200.9 cm (472.8 in.) |
| Track Length | 5120.6 cm (2016.0 in.) | 5303.5 cm (2088.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 426.7 cm (168.0 in.) | 442.0 cm (174.0 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds) | 1.8 m2 (2.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 2.7 m2 (3.5 cu yds) | 3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 1.2 m2 (1.6 cu yds) | 1.1 m2 (1.5 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 82.3 cm (32.4 in.) | 51.8 cm (20.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 304.8 cm (120.0 in.) | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Isuzu | Mitsubishi |
| Engine Model | AA-6WG1TQA | 6 D24-TLA2B |
| Net Power | 234 kW (314 HP) | 235 kW (315 HP) |
| Gross Power | 242.6 kW (325.3 HP) | 243.3 kW (326.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 360 LPM (95.2 GPM) | 768 LPM (203.5 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 510.3 l (134.8 gal) | 660.2 l (174.4 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | 255 Bar (3700 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 48500 kg (106924 lbs) | 49000 kg (108027 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.0 km (2.5 mph) | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 9 RPM | 9 RPM |
| Cab Height | 347.5 cm (136.8 in.) | 332.2 cm (130.8 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Max Torque | 1275.0 Nm (940.4 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 61.3 l (16.2 gal) | 48.1 l (12.7 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 650.3 l (171.8 gal) | 650.3 l (171.8 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | 49.2 l (13.0 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 12 V | — |
| Ground Pressure | 86.2 kPa (12.5 psi) | 51.0 kPa (7.4 psi) |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8 | — |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 49 | — |
| Displacement | 15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.) | 11946.2 cc (729 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | 90.2 cm (35.5 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 1075.9 cm (423.6 in.) | 1097.3 cm (432.0 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 292.6 cm (115.2 in.) | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 143.3 cm (56.4 in.) | 137.2 cm (54.0 in.) |
| Torque Power | 1500 RPM | — |
| Max Digging Reach | — | 780.3 cm (307.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | — | 41.095 kg (90598 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.
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