- Shipping Length Of Unit: 34.03 ft / 10370 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 11.23 ft / 3420 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 31.63 ft / 9640 mm
- Max Loading Height: 22.15 ft / 6750 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Hitachi EX270-5
Weighing roughly 26 t and rated at 168 hp, the Hitachi EX270-5 is a hydraulic excavator in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight57330 lb26004.5 kg
03Selected published values59
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Hitachi EX270-5 include a published maximum digging depth of 21.46 ft / 6540 mm, published operating weight of 57330 lb / 26004.5 kg, published engine power of 168 hp / 125.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (34.03 ft / 10370 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (11.23 ft / 3420 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (31.63 ft / 9640 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit34.03 ft10370 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11.23 ft3420 mm
Max Cutting Height31.63 ft9640 mm
Max Loading Height22.15 ft6750 mm
Max Reach Along Ground32.35 ft9860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.33 ft5280 mm
Max Digging Depth21.46 ft6540 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 20'4" (6200mm) / Stick 7'10" (2400mm)Boom 20'4" (6200mm) / Stick 7'10" (2400mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit33.76 ft10290 mm
Max Cutting Height32.75 ft9980 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.41 ft3170 mm
Max Loading Height23.2 ft7070 mm
Max Reach Along Ground34.52 ft10520 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth20.05 ft6110 mm
Max Digging Depth23.73 ft7230 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 20'4" (6200mm) / Stick 10'2" (3100mm)Boom 20'4" (6200mm) / Stick 10'2" (3100mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit33.83 ft10310 mm
Max Cutting Height33.6 ft10240 mm
Max Loading Height24.05 ft7330 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11 ft3350 mm
Max Reach Along Ground36.49 ft11120 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth22.22 ft6770 mm
Max Digging Depth25.86 ft7880 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 20'4" (6200mm) / Stick 12'4" (3750mm)Boom 20'4" (6200mm) / Stick 12'4" (3750mm)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.65 ft500 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.95 ft3030 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks10.47 ft3190 mm
Length Of Track On Ground12.18 ft3710 mm
Tail Swing Radius9.65 ft2940 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.81 ft1160 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge8.5 ft2590 mm
Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Max Travel Speed3.17 mph5.1 km/h
Ground Pressure7.68 psi52.96 kPa
Number Of Shoes Per Side4747
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make25112511
Engine ModelH07C-TDH07C-TD
Net Power168 hp125.3 kw
Power Measured @2050 rpm2050 rpm
Max Torque484.6 lb ft657 Nm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement411 cu in6.8 L
Torque Measured @1600 rpm1600 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight57330 lb26004.5 kg
Fuel Capacity100.4 gal380 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.1 gal23 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal230 L
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 gal26 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity4.5 gal17 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi34335.9 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity110.5 gal/min418 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed10.6 rpm10.6 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1.5 yd31.1 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity2.2 yd31.7 m3
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