HITACHI EX60LC-5 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi EX60LC-5 is a versatile crawler excavator designed for medium-scale construction and excavation tasks. It features two boom and stick options, offering maximum cutting heights of 23.5 ft and 24.8 ft, with corresponding maximum digging depths of 13.7 ft and 15.3 ft. The machine boasts maximum loading heights of 16.7 ft and 18 ft, and reaches along the ground from 20.3 ft to 21.9 ft, making it suitable for a wide range of digging and loading operations. Its maximum vertical wall digging depths are 11.6 ft and 13.4 ft, depending on configuration. The excavator's bucket capacities range from 0.2 to 0.5 cubic yards, with a typical reference capacity of 0.4 cubic yards. The undercarriage provides stability with a track gauge of 6.1 ft, a width outside the tracks of 7.8 ft, ground clearance of 1.2 ft, and a tail swing radius of 5.8 ft. The unit’s shipping dimensions include a height of 8.5 to 9.5 ft and a length of about 20 ft. Powered by a naturally aspirated A-BD30 engine producing 54 hp (40 kW) at 2200 rpm and 133.5 lb-ft torque at 1500 rpm, the EX60LC-5 delivers reliable performance. The hydraulic system features a pump flow capacity of 41.9 gpm and operates at a relief valve pressure of 4550 psi, supported by a fluid capacity of 23.8 gallons. Operating weight is approximately 14,088 lbs. Additional specifications include a cooling system fluid capacity of 2.7 gallons, fuel capacity of 9.5 gallons, and a swing speed of 14.5 rpm. The machine travels up to 3 mph with ground pressure around 4 psi, using 39 shoes per side and 5 track rollers per side, with shoes sized 17.8 inches for durable traction and mobility.