- Max Cutting Height: 49.25 ft / 15010 mm
- Digging Distance: 17.52 ft / 5340 mm
- Max Digging Reach: 46.13 ft / 14060 mm
- Max Digging Depth: 12.21 ft / 3720 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Hitachi EX2600-6
Weighing roughly 254 t and rated at 1433.6 hp, the Hitachi EX2600-6 is a shovel in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight - Maximum559974.2 lb254000 kg
03Selected published values77
Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Hitachi EX2600-6 include a published maximum digging depth of 12.21 ft / 3720 mm, published bucket digging force of 211994.82 lb / 943 kN, published engine power of 1500.7 hp / 1119 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (49.25 ft / 15010 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Digging Distance” field (17.52 ft / 5340 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Digging Reach” field (46.13 ft / 14060 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
Max Cutting Height49.25 ft15010 mm
Digging Distance17.52 ft5340 mm
Max Digging Reach46.13 ft14060 mm
Max Digging Depth12.21 ft3720 mm
Max Bucket Opening Width7.06 ft2150 mm
Level Crowding Distance16.34 ft4980 mm
Working Radius At Max Dumping Height26.71 ft8140 mm
Min Level Crowding Distance26.19 ft7980 mm
Bucket Digging Force211994.82 lb943 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom- 15-m3 19.6 cu. yd.Boom- 15-m3 19.6 cu. yd.
Arm Crowding Force206374.6 lb918 kN
Max.Dumping Height33.96 ft10350 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Cutting Height51.84 ft15800 mm
Min Level Crowding Distance16.08 ft4900 mm
Arm Crowding Force-Iso176475.01 lb785 kN
Arm Crowding Force-Sae171978.83 lb765 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom - 8.7-m 28 ft. 7 in./ Arm 3.9-m 12 ft. 10 in.Boom - 8.7-m 28 ft. 7 in./ Arm 3.9-m 12 ft. 10 in.
Bucket Digging Force - Iso186591.41 lb830 kN
Bucket Digging Force - Sae170854.79 lb760 kN
Max Digging Depth27.07 ft8250 mm
Max Digging Reach54.47 ft16600 mm
Max Digging Reach On Ground52.66 ft16050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.49 ft4110 mm
Max.Dumping Height33.14 ft10100 mm
Min Dumping Height13.95 ft4250 mm
Minimum Swing Radius314.57 in7990 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Max Cutting Height50.04 ft15250 mm
Max Digging Depth13 ft3960 mm
Max Digging Reach46.92 ft14300 mm
Max.Dumping Height33.96 ft10350 mm
Min Digging Distance17.07 ft5200 mm
Working Radius At Max Dumping Height26.71 ft8140 mm
Min Level Crowding Distance27.04 ft8240 mm
Arm Crowding Force206374.6 lb918 kN
Bucket Digging Force211994.82 lb943 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom- 16.5-m3 21.6 cu. yd.Boom- 16.5-m3 21.6 cu. yd.
Level Crowding Distance16.28 ft4960 mm
Max Bucket Opening Width7.06 ft2150 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance2.63 ft800 mm
Track Gauge16.41 ft5000 mm
Digging Reach - Mono Boom54.47 ft16600 mm
Track Length On Ground20.08 ft6120 mm
Dig Height - Mono Boom51.84 ft15800 mm
Overall Width26.38 ft8040 mm
Dump Height - Mono Boom33.14 ft10100 mm
Dig Depth - 2.44m 8 Ft Flat Bottom26.74 ft8150 mm
Transport Length402.56 in10225 mm
Undercarriage Overall Length25.83 ft7870 mm
Tailswing Radius20.64 ft6290 mm
Width Over Standard Tracks19.69 ft6000 mm
Dig Depth324.81 in8250 mm
Transport Height - Maximum23.79 ft7250 mm
Ground Level Reach - Mono Boom52.66 ft16050 mm
Engine
Emissions CertificationU.S. EPA Tier 2U.S. EPA Tier 2
Starting System24 V electric motor24 V electric motor
Piston Displacement3051.2 cu in50 L
Engine ModelCummins QSKTA50-CECummins QSKTA50-CE
Engine Type4 cycle4 cycle
Gross Power1500.7 hp1119 kw
Net Power1433.6 hp1069 kw
AspirationWater-cooled, 16-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled, direct-injection chamber-type diesel engineWater-cooled, 16-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled, direct-injection chamber-type diesel engine
Bore6.3 in159 mm
Stroke6.3 in159 mm
Maximum Torque6570 Nm6570 Nm
Driveline
Displacement3051.2 cu in50 L
Emission RatingTier 2Tier 2
Rated Speed1800 rpm1800 rpm
Engine Output - Net1433.6 hp1069 kw
Carrier Rollers - Each Side33
Track Rollers - Each Side88
Track Shoe Width39.4 in1000 mm
Number Of Cylinders1616
Capacities
Hydraulic Oil Tank348.8 gal1320 L
Fuel Tank1400.2 gal5300 L
Performance
Ground Bearing Pressure26.8 psi184.8 kPa
Dipper Tearout176475.1 lb785 kN
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum559974.2 lb254000 kg
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