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Published dimensions and weight

Hitachi EX5500-6

Weighing roughly 522 t and rated at 2666 hp, the Hitachi EX5500-6 is a shovel in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration for Shovel
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Loading Shovel Operating Weight1150812.94 lb522000 kg
03Selected published values45
Published highlights
  • Arm Crowd Force: 276000 lb ft / 374205.77 Nm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 28.22 ft / 8600 mm
  • Tail Swing Radius: 26.09 ft / 7950 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 43.31 in / 1100 mm
Typical use

Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Hitachi EX5500-6 include published engine power of 2800 hp / 2088 kw, published maximum speed of 1.43 mph / 2.3 km/h, the published “Max Dig Depth” field of 29.53 ft / 9000 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Arm Crowd Force” field (276000 lb ft / 374205.77 Nm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (28.22 ft / 8600 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Tail Swing Radius” field (26.09 ft / 7950 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Hitachi EX5500: 19 of 45 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationHitachi EX5500Hitachi EX5500-6
Backhoe Boom / Stick 1Arm Crowd Force914.58 lb ft / 1240 Nm276000 lb ft / 374205.77 Nm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab27.89 ft / 8500 mm28.22 ft / 8600 mm
DimensionsTail Swing Radius25.43 ft / 7750 mm26.09 ft / 7950 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance3.61 ft / 1100 mm43.31 in / 1100 mm
Loading ShovelArm Crowd Force1157.98 lb ft / 1570 Nm353000 lb ft / 478603.76 Nm
UndercarriageLoading Shovel Ground Pressure33.36 psi / 230 kPa33.6 psi / 231.67 kPa
UndercarriageBackhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 11141994.59 lb / 518000 kg1150812.94 lb / 522000 kg
UndercarriageBackhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 133.36 psi / 230 kPa33.6 psi / 231.67 kPa
UndercarriageLoading Shovel Operating Weight1141994.45 lb / 518000 kg1150812.94 lb / 522000 kg
EngineNumber Of Cylinders12 / 1232 / 32
EngineGross Power2700 hp / 2013.4 kw2800 hp / 2088 kw
EngineNet Power2604 hp / 1941.9 kw2666 hp / 1988.1 kw
EngineDisplacement5492.2 cu in / 90 L6102.4 cu in / 100 L
EngineAspirationturbocharged, after-cooled / turbocharged, after-cooledTurbocharged and Aftercooled / Turbocharged and Aftercooled
OperationalFuel Capacity2747.4 gal / 10400 L2985.2 gal / 11300 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity200.8 gal / 760 L251.5 gal / 952 L
OperationalEngine Oil Capacity137.4 gal / 520 L79.3 gal / 300 L
OperationalHydraulic System Fluid Capacity1637.9 gal / 6200 L3275.8 gal / 12400 L
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage150 amps / 150 amps140 amps / 140 amps

Not published for this option: Backhoe Boom / Stick, Loading Shovel, Tail Swing Radius, Engine Model, Minimum Bucket Capacity, Maximum Bucket Capacity

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