You can find a detailed comparison of the Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME and the Hitachi EX550H below. You can also click on the model names in the first row to view more specifications for each model.
Horsepower
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME345 HP
Hitachi EX550H364 HP
Weight
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME117286 lbs
Hitachi EX550H120593 lbs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 117286 lbs | 120593 lbs |
| Horsepower | 345 HP | 364 HP |
| Digging Depth | 256 in. | 325 in. |
| Max Digging Depth | 256 in. | 325 in. |
| Max Loading Height | — | 328,8 in. |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 410,4 in. | 502,8 in. |
| Max Digging Reach | 429,6 in. | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 486,0 in. | 238,8 in. |
| Overall Length | — | 508,8 in. |
| Track Length | — | 2520,0 in. |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 4,5 cu yds |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 150,0 in. |
| Min swing radius | 2245,2 in. | — |
| Overall Width | — | 154,8 in. |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | — | 100.9 GPM |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 148,0 gal |
| Max Travel Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Max Torque | — | 1135,9 ft-lbs |
| Ground Pressure | — | 14,1 psi |
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