EH5000AC-3
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AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS NOMINAL PAYLOAD: OPERATING WEIGHT: RATED POWER

EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS WE DIG. WE HAUL. THAT’S ALL. HAULER FOCUSED. NO DISTRACTIONS. At Hitachi, we don’t get sidetracked building every kind of mining equipment. Instead, we build trucks and excavators. It’s that kind of engineering and manufacturing focus that results in highly reliable trucks that deliver efficient, powerful performance. The EH5000AC-3 is our largest rigid frame hauler ever. This hugecapacity hauler combines our time-proven truck technology with our newest and most efficient Advanced IGBT AC-Drive system. It’s one of the most technologically advanced mining...

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n Economical. Our new Advanced ACDrive System makes the EH5000AC-3 a more valuable asset for your mining operations. It delivers better performance, higher uptime and helps significantly reduce maintenance and fuel costs. n Long frame life. The frame on the EH5000AC-3 has also been redesigned and improved for longer life. The bolt-on high-arch cross member, combined with new rear axle housing and nose cone designs give the EH5000AC-3 the sturdiest frame of all. n Efficient. The EH5000AC-3 is also equipped with a Cummins QSKTT A60-CE diesel engine that generates 2125 kW (2,850 hp) at 1,900...

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS NO SLIP/SLIDE CONTROL SYSTEM W/ SLIP/SLIDE CONTROL SYSTEM NO PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM NO SIDE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM W/ SIDE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM W/ PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM n Slip/slide control system The enhanced Slip/Slide Control System is an active traction control and anti-lock brake system in slippery conditions. The enhanced performance of the Slip/Slide Control System comes from the utilization of various new sensors on the front wheels, suspension and steering systems. n Pitch control system The Pitch control feature of the Advanced AC-Drive System reduces...

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THE MOST ADVANCED AC-DRIVE SYSTEM EVER. INNOVATION, NOT IMITATION. Want the most productive and efficient AC-drive technology in the world? Choose Hitachi. The EH5000AC-3 runs with Hitachi’s newest, state-of-theart Advanced AC-Drive System using Hitachi’s own IGBT controller, alternator and wheel motors. Hitachi has been in the electrical drive system business for years – first with GTO, now with IGBT. In fact, the technology has successfully been used on bullet trains, locomotives, monorails and commuter electric cars around the world. The result is an AC-powered truck that outperforms...

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS BUILT TO LAST, BUILT TO PERFORM. HANDLES THE BIGGEST, TOUGHEST JOBS. At mining operations all across the world, Hitachi trucks have earned a reputation for durable and reliable performance. The EH5000AC-3 is adding to that reputation as one of the most durable haulers ever. Rugged and heavy-duty, its redesigned frame is the strongest in its class and can handle your toughest jobs. In addition, the EH5000AC-3 is built with a unique trailing-arm suspension that minimizes frame stress and fatigue, while providing lower tire wear and better steering. This...

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DURABLE n Spindle Each spindle is controlled by a hydraulic steering cylinder, which rotates around the king-pin and the outer end of the trailing arm to position the wheels for steering. The spindles are attached by one tie-rod. n Trailing Arm Main suspension member to which other suspension components are attached. The trailing arms hinge on a torque tube that is clamped to the front of the frame. n King-pin Retains the spindle to the trailing arm. Spindle rotates around the king-pin, which is locked in position. The Neocon-E strut attaches to the top. BOTH STRUTS AT NORMAL HEIGHT BOTH...

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS Bucket Passes to Dump Trucks Excavator *SAE, PCSA heaped capacity

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THE TOP-LINE ADDITION THAT IMPROVES YOUR BOTTOM LINE. HIGHER UPTIME, HIGHER EARNINGS. By getting more uptime from your haulers, you get more work done. The end result is improved earnings and a better bottom line. That’s exactly what you get with the EH5000AC-3. It’s fully designed and engineered to deliver the highest productivity possible in every way – from a cab designed for operator comfort and productivity to exceptionally high load capacities to an advanced monitoring system. Our years of experience building mining trucks gives us the knowledge to build in a series of advanced,...

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS COMFORT THAT’S MORE PRODUCTIVE. THE MOST ADVANCED CAB DESIGN EVER. At Hitachi, we’re also focused on creating cabs that make operators feel more comfortable, which leads to more productivity. The EH5000AC-3 cab gives your operators spacious room, adjustable seating, wide-area visibility, plus a quiet, low vibration interior. This remarkably designed cab helps your operators feel less stressed and less tired, which ultimately makes them more comfortable and capable of handling more work. In addition, your operators will be confident with the unobstructed...

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COMFORT n Heating/cooling capacities have been increased to keep operators comfortable and productive in all types of weather. n The new HI-TECH ROPS/FOPS cabs are equipped with a Hitachi controller and a large, centrally mounted color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) as used in our large size excavators. The display makes operation simple and easy.

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS REDUCING SERVICE TIME, RAISING UPTIME. SIMPLE, EASY AND CONVENIENT MAINTENANCE. With some trucks, service and maintenance can be a time-consuming headache – but not with the EH5000AC-3. Designed to keep maintenance simple and uncomplicated, it lets you spend less time working on the truck, and more time working on jobs. Being focused on the mining industry for years, we know and understand all about the biggest challenges in service and maintenance. From this, we’ve engineered the EH5000AC-3 with the most efficient service and maintenance solutions...

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n The box section design of the frame features one-piece top and bottom flanges that eliminate cross-member tie-in joints and provide a large, exposed center area for quick access to major components. n The trailing-arm suspension allows the front struts to be removed and installed without removing the front brakes or tires. This means fewer tools and less labor time are required, resulting in less downtime and higher productivity. n The well laid out design of the water-cooled, high-speed IGBT controls requires less space on the truck. Individual grid resistors provide easier maintenance...

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