- Backhoe Boom Length: 36.09 ft / 11000 mm
- Backhoe Break-Out Force (Iso): 340810.33 lb / 1516 kN
- Backhoe Max. Digging Depth: 27.24 ft / 8300 mm
- Backhoe Max. Digging Reach: 64.97 ft / 19800 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Komatsu PC5500-6
Rated at 1260 hp, the Komatsu PC5500-6 is a shovel.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values67
Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Komatsu PC5500-6 include published operating weight of 533 – 552 ton / 1,175,200 – 1,217,100 Ib, the published “Backhoe Boom Length” field of 36.09 ft / 11000 mm, the published “Backhoe Break-Out Force (Iso)” field of 340810.33 lb / 1516 kN. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Backhoe Boom Length” field (36.09 ft / 11000 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Backhoe Break-Out Force (Iso)” field (340810.33 lb / 1516 kN) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Backhoe Max. Digging Depth” field (27.24 ft / 8300 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Dimensions
Backhoe Boom Length36.09 ft11000 mm
Backhoe Break-Out Force (Iso)340810.33 lb1516 kN
Backhoe Max. Digging Depth27.24 ft8300 mm
Backhoe Max. Digging Reach64.97 ft19800 mm
Backhoe Max. Dumping Height50.86 ft15500 mm
Backhoe Stick Length16.74 ft5100 mm
Bucket Opening Width8.86 ft2700 mm
Front Shovel Stick Length18.38 ft5600 mm
Level Crowd At Ground Level18.38 ft5600 mm
Max. Cutting Height63.98 ft19500 mm
Max. Digging Height33.14 ft10100 mm
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level61.36 ft18700 mm
Tear-Out Force (Iso)298096.64 lb1326 kN
Crowd Force (Iso)415896.51 lb1850 kN
Front Shovel Boom Length24.94 ft7600 mm
Front Shovel Break-Out Force (Iso)420392.69 lb1870 kN
Front Shovel Max. Digging Depth8.86 ft2700 mm
Front Shovel Max. Digging Reach54.14 ft16500 mm
Front Shovel Max. Dumping Height43.64 ft13300 mm
Undercarriage
Centre FrameH-typeH-type
Track AdjustmentAutomatic hydraulic typeAutomatic hydraulic type
Number Of Bottom Rollers Per Side77
Number Of Top Rollers Per Side33
Number Of Track Shoes Per Side4646
Track FrameSteel box-sectionSteel box-section
Electric Drive
Electric Drive Type2 x Squirrel cage induction motor2 x Squirrel cage induction motor
Power Output1207 hp900 kw
Voltage6.000 – 7.200 V6.000 – 7.200 V
Amperage (Approximate)2 x 96 A - 2 x 80 A2 x 96 A - 2 x 80 A
Frequency Standard60 Hz @ 1800 rpm60 Hz @ 1800 rpm
Frequency Option50 Hz @ 1500 rpm50 Hz @ 1500 rpm
Electrical System
System24 V24 V
Alternator140 A140 A
Standard Working Lights14 LED lights14 LED lights
Standard Service Lightsthroughout the platformthroughout the platform
Number Of Alternators22
Batteries (Series/Parallel)-Diesel Version8 x 12 V8 x 12 V
Batteries (Series/Parallel)-Electric Version4 x 12 V4 x 12 V
Swing System
Hydraulic Motors And Drives22
Swing Brake, ServiceHydraulic brakeHydraulic brake
Swing Brake, ParkingWet, multiple-discWet, multiple-disc
Swing Ring TeethExternalExternal
Swing Speed (Maximum)3.1 rpm3.1 rpm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders1212
Tier 2 Engine: Model2 x Komatsu SDA12V159E-22 x Komatsu SDA12V159E-2
Engine Type4-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection4-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection
GovernorAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronic
Rated Power2 x 940 kW 1260 HP @ 1800 rpm2 x 940 kW 1260 HP @ 1800 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged and aftercooledTurbocharged and aftercooled
Backhoe Capacity29 m3 38 yd3 SAE 1:1 heaped29 m3 38 yd3 SAE 1:1 heaped
Shovel Capacity29 m3 38 yd3 SAE 2:1 heaped29 m3 38 yd3 SAE 2:1 heaped
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel2736 gal10356.9 L
Hydraulic Tank982 gal3717.3 L
Hydraulic System1585 gal5999.9 L
Engine Oil50 gal189.3 L
Engine Coolant95 gal359.7 L
Reserve Engine Oil Make Up Tank132 gal499.7 L
Weights
Operating Weight533 – 552 ton / 1,175,200 – 1,217,100 Ib533 – 552 ton / 1,175,200 – 1,217,100 Ib
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting4495 psi30992 kPa
Swing Flow Rate185 gal/min700.4 L/min
High Pressure In Line Filters200 microns one per pump located at the valve blocks200 microns one per pump located at the valve blocks
Rated Flow(Total Output)1110 gal/min4201.9 L/min
Brakes
Service BrakeHydraulic brakeHydraulic brake
Parking BrakeWet, multiple-diskWet, multiple-disk
Travel Speed1.4 mph2.3 km/h
GradeabilityUp to 50 %Up to 50 %
Travel Control2 foot pedals2 foot pedals
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