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Hitachi ZX520LCR-3 vs Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi ZX520LCR-3 and the Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Hitachi ZX520LCR-3260 kW (349 HP)
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME257 kW (345 HP)
Weight
Hitachi ZX520LCR-352500 kg (115743 lbs)
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME53200 kg (117286 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi ZX520LCR-352500 kg (115743 lbs)
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME53200 kg (117286 lbs)
SpecificationHitachi ZX520LCR-3Hitachi ZX520LCR-3Large ExcavatorsKobelco SK500LC-9 MEKobelco SK500LC-9 MELarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight52500 kg (115743 lbs)53200 kg (117286 lbs)
Horsepower260 kW (349 HP)257 kW (345 HP)
Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)649 cm (256 in.)
Max Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)649 cm (256 in.)
Max Loading Height740.7 cm (291.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1021.1 cm (402.0 in.)1042.4 cm (410.4 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth420.6 cm (165.6 in.)1234.4 cm (486.0 in.)
Overall Length1191.8 cm (469.2 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)3.4 m2 (4.5 cu yds)
Ground Clearance82.3 cm (32.4 in.)—
Tail Swing Radius365.8 cm (144.0 in.)—
Overall Width353.6 cm (139.2 in.)—
Engine MakeIsuzuHino
Engine ModelAH-6WG1XYSA-01PC11CVC
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)—
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4975 psi)—
Operating Weight52500 kg (115743 lbs)53200 kg (117286 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.0 km (2.5 mph)—
Swing Speed9 RPM7.8 RPM
Cab Height353.6 cm (139.2 in.)—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque1580.1 Nm (1165.4 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity55.3 l (14.6 gal)—
Fuel Capacity725.3 l (191.6 gal)—
Swing Drive Capacity6.8 l (1.8 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity57.2 l (15.1 gal)—
Ground Pressure93.1 kPa (13.5 psi)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3—
Number of Track Rollers per Side8—
Number of Shoes per Side49—
Displacement15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)—
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1075.9 cm (423.6 in.)1051.6 cm (414.0 in.)
Track Gauge292.6 cm (115.2 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance146.3 cm (57.6 in.)—
Torque Power1500 RPM—
Max Digging Reach—1091.2 cm (429.6 in.)
Min swing radius—5702.8 cm (2245.2 in.)
Max Dumping Clearance—694.9 cm (273.6 in.)
Min Dumping Clearance—310.9 cm (122.4 in.)
Bucket Digging Force(SAE)—25.493 kg (56202.3 lbs)
Bucket Digging Force(ISO)—28.450 kg (62721.7 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force(ISO)—25.187 kg (55527.9 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force—24.066 kg (53055 lbs)

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