HITACHI EX165 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi EX165 is a robust hydraulic excavator engineered for medium-scale earthmoving and construction tasks. It features a turbocharged engine with a displacement of 262.5 cubic inches, delivering 102 horsepower at 2300 rpm, ensuring efficient power output for demanding operations. The excavator's operational flexibility is augmented by its boom/stick configuration, enabling a maximum cutting height of 30.7 feet and a maximum digging depth of 16.4 feet, with a vertical wall digging capacity of 16 feet. Its maximum loading height reaches 21.4 feet. The machine supports bucket capacities ranging from 0.4 to 1.3 cubic yards, with a reference bucket capacity of 0.8 cubic yards, accommodating various material volumes for different applications. In terms of mobility, it operates with a ground pressure of 6.9 psi and achieves a maximum travel speed of 3.3 mph, aided by its undercarriage with seven carrier rollers and two track rollers per side, and 19.7-inch-wide track shoes with a 6.6-foot track gauge for stability. Dimensionally, the EX165 measures 27.6 feet in shipping length, 9.7 feet in shipping height, and has a width of 8.2 feet to the outside of the tracks. Ground clearance stands at 1.6 feet, with the cab height at 9.2 feet and a tail swing radius of 8.1 feet, facilitating operation in confined spaces. Key system capacities include a 66.1-gallon fuel tank, a 39.7-gallon hydraulic fluid reservoir, and a 4.9-gallon cooling system. Its swing mechanism offers a speed of 13.2 rpm, while a 40-amp alternator supports electrical demands, making the Hitachi EX165 a versatile and reliable excavator for diverse construction requirements.