The Hitachi EX5500-6 crawler excavator produced in 2010-2012, is listed with an operating weight of 1,150,813 lb (522 t), engine power of 1,400 hp (1,044 kW), a bucket capacity of 35.31 yd³ (27 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 29.5 ft (9 m).
Crawler Excavator • 2010-2012 • QSKTA50CE
Key specifications
Useful excavator charts
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29.5 ft
68.6 ft
33.1 ft
28.2 ft
How the Hitachi EX5500-6 compares
Comparison is against Hitachi crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
About 13% below the peer average.
About 7% above the peer average.
About 55% above the peer average.
About 23% above the peer average.
About 3% below the peer average.
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | EX5500-6 |
| Years of manufacture | 2010-2012 |
| Model series | EX |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 1,150,813 lb (522 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 35.31 yd³ (27 m³) |
| Bucket width | 15.4 ft (4.7 m) |
| Maximum digging depth | 29.5 ft (9 m) |
| Maximum horizontal reach | 68.6 ft (20.9 m) |
| Tear-out force | 307,988 lbf (1,370 kN) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Cummins |
|---|---|
| Engine model | QSKTA50CE |
| Engine power | 1,400 hp (1,044 kW) |
| Displacement | 3,051 cu in (50 L) |
| RPM at maximum torque | 1300 rpm |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport width | 33.1 ft (10.08 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport height | 28.2 ft (8.6 m) |
| Track width | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) |
Equipment and features
| Air conditioning | No |
|---|---|
| Blade | No |
| Cabin adjustment | No |
| Material handling excavator | No |
| Overload alert | No |
| Hydraulic quick hitch | No |
| Mechanical quick hitch | No |
| Track adjustment | No |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas website.
