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Kobelco SK500LC-9 vs Hitachi ZX520LCR-3

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

Horsepower
Kobelco SK500LC-9257 kW (345 HP)
Hitachi ZX520LCR-3260 kW (349 HP)
Weight
Kobelco SK500LC-950500 kg (111334 lbs)
Hitachi ZX520LCR-352500 kg (115743 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kobelco SK500LC-950500 kg (111334 lbs)
Hitachi ZX520LCR-352500 kg (115743 lbs)
SpecificationKobelco SK500LC-9Kobelco SK500LC-9Large ExcavatorsHitachi ZX520LCR-3Hitachi ZX520LCR-3Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight50500 kg (111334 lbs)52500 kg (115743 lbs)
Horsepower257 kW (345 HP)260 kW (349 HP)
Digging Depth738 cm (290 in.)573 cm (226 in.)
Max Digging Depth738 cm (290 in.)573 cm (226 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground1130.8 cm (445.2 in.)1021.1 cm (402.0 in.)
Max Digging Reach1179.6 cm (464.4 in.)—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth646.2 cm (254.4 in.)420.6 cm (165.6 in.)
Overall Length990 cm (398 in)1191.8 cm (469.2 in.)
Ground Clearance612.6 cm (241.2 in.)82.3 cm (32.4 in.)
Tail Swing Radius374.9 cm (147.6 in.)365.8 cm (144.0 in.)
Min swing radius6324.6 cm (2490.0 in.)—
Overall Width Upper Structure350.5 cm (138.0 in.)—
Net Power257 kW (345 HP)260 kW (349 HP)
Gross Power265.7 kW (356.3 HP)268.7 kW (360.3 HP)
Rated Power1850 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity538.3 l (142.2 gal)560.2 l (148.0 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure314 Bar (4550 psi)343 Bar (4975 psi)
Operating Weight50500 kg (111334 lbs)52500 kg (115743 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.5 km (3.4 mph)4.0 km (2.5 mph)
Swing Speed7.8 RPM9 RPM
Cab Height338.3 cm (133.2 in.)353.6 cm (139.2 in.)
Cooling systemWater Cooled—
Cooling Capacity47.7 l (12.6 gal)55.3 l (14.6 gal)
Fuel Capacity640.1 l (169.1 gal)725.3 l (191.6 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity42.8 l (11.3 gal)57.2 l (15.1 gal)
Ground Pressure57.9 kPa (8.4 psi)93.1 kPa (13.5 psi)
Bore12.4 cm (4.9 in)—
Max Dumping Clearance774.2 cm (304.8 in.)—
Min Dumping Clearance326.1 cm (128.4 in.)—
Bucket Digging Force23.759 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 Force21.822 kg (48109.2 lbs)—
Number of Shoes per Side5049
Displacement10520.5 cc (642 cu. in.)15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)
Max Cutting Height1118.6 cm (440.4 in.)1075.9 cm (423.6 in.)
Hydraulic Pump TypePump Type Two variable displacement pumps and 1 gear pump—
Track Gauge274.3 cm (108.0 in.)292.6 cm (115.2 in.)
Drawbar Pull42.318 kg (93295.8 lbs)—
Gradeability0.7—
Max Loading Height—740.7 cm (291.6 in.)
Track Length—5120.6 cm (2016.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground—426.7 cm (168.0 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity—1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)
Overall Width—353.6 cm (139.2 in.)
Engine Make—Isuzu
Engine Model—AH-6WG1XYSA-01
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity—719 LPM (190.3 GPM)
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Max Torque—1580.1 Nm (1165.4 ft-lbs)
Swing Drive Capacity—6.8 l (1.8 gal)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—3
Number of Track Rollers per Side—8
Shoe Size—60.2 cm (23.7 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance—146.3 cm (57.6 in.)
Torque Power—1500 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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