SUMITOMO SH240-3 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Sumitomo SH240-3 is a robust hydraulic excavator designed for medium to heavy-duty earthmoving tasks. Powered by a BB-6BG1T engine with a displacement of 396.3 cubic inches, it delivers a net power output of 165 hp (123 kW) at 2150 rpm, balancing power with fuel efficiency. The machine has an operating weight of approximately 51,368 lbs, enabling stable operation across varied terrain. Its hydraulic system features a fluid capacity of 59.5 gallons and operates at a relief valve pressure of 4975 psi, ensuring strong and precise boom and stick movements. The SH240-3's boom and stick configuration offers a maximum cutting height of 32.2 feet, a maximum digging depth of 22.9 feet, and a maximum loading height of 22.2 feet, with a reach along the ground up to 34.2 feet and a vertical wall digging depth of 20.4 feet, enhancing its versatility for trenching, loading, and grading operations. The excavator’s bucket capacity is rated at 1.5 cubic yards, ideal for substantial material handling. Dimensionally, the machine measures a shipping height of 10.2 feet and a shipping length of 32.5 feet, with a ground clearance of 1.6 feet and a track gauge of 8.5 feet. The track length on the ground is 12.6 feet, supporting stability and traction, while the tail swing radius is 9.6 feet for maneuverability in confined spaces. Track shoes are sized at 23.7 inches, with ground pressure at 6.7 psi. The max travel speed is 3.5 mph (5 kph), and the swing speed is 10.4 rpm, providing efficient site mobility and rotation. This combination makes the Sumitomo SH240-3 a powerful and versatile excavator suitable for a wide range of construction and excavation applications.