HITACHI X2500-5 BE BACKHOE CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

The Hitachi EX2500-5 BE Backhoe is an ultra-large hydraulic excavator engineered for demanding mining and heavy construction applications. This machine delivers exceptional excavating power with a net engine output of 1,350 horsepower (1,007 kW), utilizing a Cummins QSK45-C diesel engine designed for maximum reliability in demanding conditions. The excavator operates at an impressive weight of 526,900 pounds, providing the stability and mass necessary for executing heavy-duty digging operations. The EX2500-5 features a 9.00-meter boom and 4.20-meter arm configuration, enabling a maximum digging reach of 55 feet with a digging depth capability of 28 feet. The loading shovel bucket capacity reaches 15.0 to 16.5 cubic meters with a heaped PCSA rating, while the backhoe bucket provides 15.0 cubic meters of capacity. The machine generates substantial excavating forces, including an arm crowding force of 918 kilonewtons and a breakout force of 843 kilonewtons for the loading shovel configuration. The hydraulic system comprises four variable-displacement, axis piston pumps operating at 29.4 megapascals pressure, delivering 375 liters per minute per pump for front attachment operations. The undercarriage provides travel speeds reaching 2.3 kilometers per hour on high gear and 1.6 kilometers per hour on low gear, with maximum traction force of 1,330 kilonewtons. The machine features strategically positioned dual oil coolers for optimal thermal management and includes a spacious operator cab positioned 6.4 meters high, providing exceptional visibility and ergonomic comfort for extended operational periods.