SPECS / COMPARISON
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME vs Hitachi EX550H
A detailed comparison of the Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME and the Hitachi EX550H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME257 kW (345 HP)
Hitachi EX550H271 kW (364 HP)
Weight
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME53200 kg (117286 lbs)
Hitachi EX550H54700 kg (120593 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME53200 kg (117286 lbs)
Hitachi EX550H54700 kg (120593 lbs)
| Specification | Kobelco SK500LC-9 ME Large Excavators | Hitachi EX550H Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 53200 kg (117286 lbs) | 54700 kg (120593 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 257 kW (345 HP) | 271 kW (364 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 649 cm (256 in.) | 826 cm (325 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 649 cm (256 in.) | 826 cm (325 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1042.4 cm (410.4 in.) | 1277.1 cm (502.8 in.) |
| Max Digging Reach | 1091.2 cm (429.6 in.) | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 1234.4 cm (486.0 in.) | 606.6 cm (238.8 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 3.4 m2 (4.5 cu yds) | — |
| Min swing radius | 5702.8 cm (2245.2 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Hino | Cummins |
| Engine Model | PC11CVC | NTA855 |
| Net Power | 257 kW (345 HP) | 271 kW (364 HP) |
| Gross Power | 265.7 kW (356.3 HP) | 294 kw (394.3 hp) |
| Rated Power | 1850 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Operating Weight | 53200 kg (117286 lbs) | 54700 kg (120593 lbs) |
| Swing Speed | 7.8 RPM | 8 RPM |
| 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) | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 1051.6 cm (414.0 in.) | 1204.0 cm (474.0 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | — | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) |
| Overall Length | — | 1292.4 cm (508.8 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 6400.8 cm (2520.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | — | 533.4 cm (210.0 in.) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 3.4 m2 (4.5 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 82.3 cm (32.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 381.0 cm (150.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | — | 393.2 cm (154.8 in.) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | — | 379 LPM (100.9 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 560.2 l (148.0 gal) |
| Max Travel Speed | — | 4.8 km (3 mph) |
| Cab Height | — | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) |
| Max Torque | — | 1540.1 Nm (1135.9 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 700.3 l (185.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | — | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 44.3 l (11.7 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | — | 97.2 kPa (14.1 psi) |
| Stroke | — | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Bore | — | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 3 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 8 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 49 |
| Displacement | — | 14001.1 cc (854 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | — | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) |
| Track Gauge | — | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | — | 146.3 cm (57.6 in.) |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
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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