EX5500
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EX5500 BACKHOE ATTACHMENT Bucket assembly with bucket points Weight: 29 200 kg (64 390 lb) Capacity: 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3; PCSA heaped) Width: 3 900 (12'10") Handrails Weight: 18 kg (40 lb) x 2 Width: 50 (2'0") BE-Boom cylinders Weight: 7 390 kg (16 300 lb) x 2 Width: 640 (2'1") Arm cylinders Weight: 4 690 kg (10,340 lb) x 2 Width: 865 (2'10") Travel motor guards for Backhoe Weight : 1 150 kg (2 540 lb) x 2 Width : 680 (2'3") Brackets Weight: 880 kg (1 940 lb) x 2 Width: 570 (1'10") Stay Weight: 31 kg (68 lb) x 2 Width: 125 (1'0") Backhoe only These specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustrations and photos show the standard models, and may or may not include optional equipment, accessories, and all standard equipment with some differences in color and features. Hitachi Mining Products P.O. Box 8806 • 1515 5th Avenue • Moline, IL 61265 www.hitachimining.com

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Powerful Engines Bucket Passes to Dump Trucks Time-proven twin Cummins diesel engine produces a total of 1 940kW (2 600 hp) for handling the big excavation jobs. Maximum Payload Body Capacity Conforms to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EC Tier 2 emission regulations. Efficient E-P Control Adjusts power output to the work being performed. Hitachi's computer-aided Engine-Pump Control (E-P Control) coaxes optimum efficiency from the engine and hydraulic pumps. This innovative system senses load demand and controls engine and pump output for maximum operating efficiency. Larger Bucket Provides High Work...

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Rigid Box Design Resists bending and twisting forces. Computer-assisted analysis was used to check that the frame box can withstand heavy-duty excavation work. Solid Cast Track Frame More strength for this key area. Track frame The track frame is cast as a solid unit and includes a flange for improved reliability. This non-welded design is used exclusively on large Hitachi models. Rugged Track Links Shoes include roller guides for extended service life. More Than Durable Just toughness Tough Plain means the Built-in Hitachi will continue to get giant-sized jobs done fast. This design has...

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Easy Access and Maintenance Easy access speeds inspections and maintenance. The Centralized Lubrication System: Fast filling System (option) Easy Bucket Tooth Replacement This area is designed to be easily maintained. Innovative bucket tooth and side shrouds are used to cut maintenance time. Convenient 24-Volt DC Crane Helps lift important items into place (option) This is a handy item when handling heavy tools or other items. Engine x 2 Engine Radiator x 2 Pump Drive Unit x 2 Hydraulic Pump x 12 Engine-Pump Bulkhead x 2 Hydraulic Oil Tank Fuel Tank Control Valve x 6 High-Pressure Filter x...

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TECHNICAL DATA TRANSPORTATION UPPERSTRUCTURE Assembly requires no welding. Ground Line Ground Line BE-boom length 10.6 m (34'9") BE-arm length 5.3 m (17'5") A Max. digging reach 20 900 mm (68’7") A' Max. digging reach (on ground) 20 100 mm (65’11") B Max. digging depth 9 000 mm (29’6") B' Max. digging depth (8' level) 8 900 mm (29’2") C Max. cutting height 20 600 mm (67’7") D Max. dumping height 13 000 mm (42’8") E Max. vertical wall 5 500 mm (18’1") Bucket digging force ISO 1 370 kN (140 000 kgf, 309 000 lbf) SAE: PCSA 1 310 kN (134 000 kgf, 296 000 lbf) Arm crowd force ISO 1 240 kN (126...

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TRANSPORTATION Counterweight (left) Weight: 25 800 kg (56 900 lb); Width: 1 390 (4'7") Bucket (front) assembly with bucket points Weight: 20 700 kg (45 640 lb) Capacity: 27.0 m3 (35.3 yd3; PCSA heaped) Width: 4 800 (15'9") Step Weight: 281 kg (620 lb) Width: 890 (2'11") Door Weight: 29 kg (64 lb) Width: 50 (2.0") LOADER ATTACHMENT Track side frames Weight: 46 000 kg (101 000 lb) x 2 Width: 2 680 (8'10") Arm cylinder Weight: 4 320 kg (9 520 lb) Width: 790 (2'7") Boom cylinders Weight: 6 600 kg (14 600 lb) x 2 Width: 640 (2'1") Motor cover Weight: 100 kg (220 lb) Width: 820 (2'8") Motor cover...

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