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Published dimensions and weight

Hitachi EX5600-6

The Hitachi EX5600-6 is a shovel of about 537 t, powered by a 2867.2 hp engine.

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
02Operating Weight - Maximum1183882.3 lb537000 kg
03Selected published values77
Published highlights
  • Max Cutting Height: 62.01 ft / 18900 mm
  • Digging Distance: 20.18 ft / 6150 mm
  • Max Digging Reach: 54.47 ft / 16600 mm
  • Max Digging Depth: 14.93 ft / 4550 mm
Typical use

Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Hitachi EX5600-6 include a published maximum digging depth of 14.93 ft / 4550 mm, published bucket digging force of 384423.26 lb / 1710 kN, published engine power of 3001.3 hp / 2238 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (62.01 ft / 18900 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Digging Distance” field (20.18 ft / 6150 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Digging Reach” field (54.47 ft / 16600 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.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Max Cutting Height62.01 ft18900 mm
Digging Distance20.18 ft6150 mm
Max Digging Reach54.47 ft16600 mm
Max Digging Depth14.93 ft4550 mm
Max Bucket Opening Width8.86 ft2700 mm
Level Crowding Distance18.21 ft5550 mm
Working Radius At Max Dumping Height29.2 ft8900 mm
Min Level Crowding Distance32.16 ft9800 mm
Bucket Digging Force384423.26 lb1710 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom - 27-m3 35.3 cu. yd.Boom - 27-m3 35.3 cu. yd.
Arm Crowding Force352950.02 lb1570 kN
Max.Dumping Height42.98 ft13100 mm
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Max Cutting Height64.64 ft19700 mm
Min Level Crowding Distance23.63 ft7200 mm
Arm Crowding Force-Iso292251.61 lb1300 kN
Arm Crowding Force-Sae287755.43 lb1280 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom - 10.1 m 33 ft. 2 in./ Arm 5 m 16 ft. 5 in.Boom - 10.1 m 33 ft. 2 in./ Arm 5 m 16 ft. 5 in.
Bucket Digging Force - Iso332717.21 lb1480 kN
Bucket Digging Force - Sae307988.23 lb1370 kN
Max Digging Depth28.88 ft8800 mm
Max Digging Reach66.28 ft20200 mm
Max Digging Reach On Ground63.65 ft19400 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth14.11 ft4300 mm
Max.Dumping Height40.03 ft12200 mm
Min Dumping Height17.07 ft5200 mm
Minimum Swing Radius389.77 in9900 mm
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Max Cutting Height63 ft19200 mm
Max Digging Depth15.75 ft4800 mm
Max Digging Reach55.78 ft17000 mm
Max.Dumping Height42.98 ft13100 mm
Min Digging Distance21 ft6400 mm
Working Radius At Max Dumping Height29.2 ft8900 mm
Min Level Crowding Distance32.98 ft10050 mm
Arm Crowding Force341709.57 lb1520 kN
Bucket Digging Force357446.19 lb1590 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom - 29-m3 38 cu. yd.Boom - 29-m3 38 cu. yd.
Level Crowding Distance17.56 ft5350 mm
Max Bucket Opening Width8.86 ft2700 mm
04

Dimensions

Ground Clearance3.61 ft1100 mm
Track Gauge19.69 ft6000 mm
Digging Reach - Mono Boom66.28 ft20200 mm
Track Length On Ground22.97 ft7000 mm
Dig Height - Mono Boom64.64 ft19700 mm
Overall Width33.08 ft10080 mm
Dump Height - Mono Boom40.03 ft12200 mm
Dig Depth - 2.44m 8 Ft Flat Bottom28.55 ft8700 mm
Transport Length491.93 in12495 mm
Undercarriage Overall Length30.68 ft9350 mm
Tailswing Radius26.09 ft7950 mm
Width Over Standard Tracks24.28 ft7400 mm
Dig Depth346.46 in8800 mm
Transport Height - Maximum28.22 ft8600 mm
Ground Level Reach - Mono Boom63.65 ft19400 mm
05

Engine

Emissions CertificationU.S. EPA Tier 2U.S. EPA Tier 2
Starting System24 V electric motor24 V electric motor
Piston Displacement6102.4 cu in100 L
Engine ModelCummins QSKTA50-CECummins QSKTA50-CE
Engine Type4 cycle4 cycle
Gross Power3001.3 hp2238 kw
Net Power2867.2 hp2138 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 Torque2 x 6570 Nm2 x 6570 Nm
06

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 Side77
Track Shoe Width55.2 in1400 mm
Number Of Cylinders1616
07

Capacities

Hydraulic Oil Tank581.2 gal2200 L
Fuel Tank2985.2 gal11300 L
08

Performance

Ground Bearing Pressure34.2 psi235.9 kPa
Dipper Tearout292251.7 lb1300 kN
09

Weights

Operating Weight - Maximum1183882.3 lb537000 kg
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