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Hitachi ZX520LCH-3 vs Kobelco SK500LC-9

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi ZX520LCH-3 and the Kobelco SK500LC-9. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Hitachi ZX520LCH-3260 kW (349 HP)
Kobelco SK500LC-9257 kW (345 HP)
Weight
Hitachi ZX520LCH-351700 kg (113979 lbs)
Kobelco SK500LC-950500 kg (111334 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi ZX520LCH-351700 kg (113979 lbs)
Kobelco SK500LC-950500 kg (111334 lbs)
SpecificationHitachi ZX520LCH-3Hitachi ZX520LCH-3Large ExcavatorsKobelco SK500LC-9Kobelco SK500LC-9Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight51700 kg (113979 lbs)50500 kg (111334 lbs)
Horsepower260 kW (349 HP)257 kW (345 HP)
Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)738 cm (290 in.)
Max Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)738 cm (290 in.)
Max Loading Height740.7 cm (291.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1021.1 cm (402.0 in.)1130.8 cm (445.2 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth420.6 cm (165.6 in.)646.2 cm (254.4 in.)
Track Length5120.6 cm (2016.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground426.7 cm (168.0 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance82.3 cm (32.4 in.)612.6 cm (241.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius365.8 cm (144.0 in.)374.9 cm (147.6 in.)
Overall Width353.6 cm (139.2 in.)—
Engine MakeIsuzu—
Engine ModelAH-6WG1XYSA-01—
Net Power260 kW (349 HP)257 kW (345 HP)
Gross Power268.7 kW (360.3 HP)265.7 kW (356.3 HP)
Rated Power1800 RPM1850 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity719 LPM (190.3 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity560.2 l (148.0 gal)538.3 l (142.2 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4975 psi)314 Bar (4550 psi)
Operating Weight51700 kg (113979 lbs)50500 kg (111334 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.0 km (2.5 mph)5.5 km (3.4 mph)
Swing Speed9 RPM7.8 RPM
Cab Height353.6 cm (139.2 in.)338.3 cm (133.2 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque1580.1 Nm (1165.4 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity55.3 l (14.6 gal)47.7 l (12.6 gal)
Fuel Capacity725.3 l (191.6 gal)640.1 l (169.1 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity6.8 l (1.8 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity57.2 l (15.1 gal)42.8 l (11.3 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V—
Ground Pressure91.0 kPa (13.2 psi)57.9 kPa (8.4 psi)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3—
Number of Track Rollers per Side8—
Number of Shoes per Side4950
Displacement15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)10520.5 cc (642 cu. in.)
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1075.9 cm (423.6 in.)1118.6 cm (440.4 in.)
Alternator50 A—
Track Gauge292.6 cm (115.2 in.)274.3 cm (108.0 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance146.3 cm (57.6 in.)—
Torque Power1500 RPM—
Max Digging Reach—1179.6 cm (464.4 in.)
Overall Length—990 cm (398 in)
Min swing radius—6324.6 cm (2490.0 in.)
Overall Width Upper Structure—350.5 cm (138.0 in.)
Cooling system—Water Cooled
Bore—12.4 cm (4.9 in)
Max Dumping Clearance—774.2 cm (304.8 in.)
Min Dumping Clearance—326.1 cm (128.4 in.)
Bucket Digging Force—23.759 kg (52380.5 lbs)
Bucket Digging Force(SAE)—27.125 kg (59799.2 lbs)
Bucket Digging Force(ISO)—27.227 kg (60024 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force(ISO)—22.740 kg (50132.4 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force(SAE)—19.884 kg (43837.8 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force—21.822 kg (48109.2 lbs)
Hydraulic Pump Type—Pump Type Two variable displacement pumps and 1 gear pump
Drawbar Pull—42.318 kg (93295.8 lbs)
Gradeability—0.7

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