EX5500

BACKHOE ATTACHMENT
Bucket assembly with bucket points BE-Arm assembly
Weight: 29 200 kg (64 390 lb) Weight: 37 000 kg (81 600 lb)
Capacity: 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3; PCSA heaped) Width: 2 360 (7'9")
Width: 3 900 (12'10") 7 190
(23'7")

(12'0")
3 670

(11'2")
3 400
4 390
(14'5")
Handrails
Weight: 18 kg (40 lb) x 2
BE-Boom assembly
Width: 50 (2'0")
Weight: 40 900 kg (90 200 lb)
2 140
Width: 2 880 (9'5") (7'0")
Engine Gross Power

(2'9")
830
: 2 x 1 007 kW
(2 x 1 350 hp)
(11'2")
3 400

Operating Weight
Loading Shovel : 518 000 kg
(1 142 000 lb)
Backhoe : 518 000 kg
(1 142 000 lb)
Loading Shovel Bucket
11 200 PCSA Heaped : 27.0 – 30.6 m3
(36'9")
(35.5 – 40.0 yd3)
BE-Boom cylinders Arm cylinders
Backhoe Bucket
Weight: 7 390 kg (16 300 lb) x 2 Weight: 4 690 kg (10,340 lb) x 2
Width: 640 (2'1") Width: 865 (2'10")
PCSA Heaped : 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3)
5 770 4 720
CECE Heaped : 26.0 m3 (34.0 yd3)
(18'11") (15'6")
(2'5")
775

(2'3")
685
Backhoe only Travel motor guards for Backhoe Brackets Stay
Weight : 1 150 kg (2 540 lb) x 2 Weight: 880 kg (1 940 lb) x 2 Weight: 31 kg (68 lb) x 2
Width : 680 (2'3") Width: 570 (1'10") Width: 125 (1'0")
1 850 1 310
(6'1") (4'4")
1 600
(4'4")

(1'0")
125

1 360
(3'0")
910

(4'6")

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 DKAEX5500HT (03-01)
 Powerful Engines Ready for the task. Bucket Passes to Dump Trucks
Time-proven twin Cummins diesel engine produces
HITACHI HITACHI
a total of 1 940kW (2 600 hp) for handling the big EH4000 EH4500
excavation jobs.
Maximum Payload 251.4 US ton 281.6 US ton

1940 kW (2 600 hp) Body Capacity

Loading Shovel
131.9 m3 (172.5yd3) 147.6 m3 (193.1yd3)

Emission Control Engine

27.0 m3 (35.5 yd3) 5 5 or 6
Helping to protect our environment. Backhoe
Conforms to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EC Tier 2 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3) 5 5
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
Giant-Sized Productivity
engine and hydraulic pumps. This innovative system
senses load demand and controls engine and pump Based on Hitachi's
output for maximum operating efficiency.

Larger Bucket Provides High Work Capacity.

Theory of
Loading shovel bucket: Backhoe bucket: Evolution.
27.0 m (35.5 yd )
3 3
29.0 m (38.0 yd )
3 3 Each Hitachi generation listens to the
needs of the work site and gives birth to
Maximum Excavating Force. an even better new generation.
Loading shovel: Backhoe:
Crowding force Arm crowd force

1570 kN 1240 kN
(160 000 kgf, 353 000 lbf) (126 000 kgf, 278 000 lbf)
Breakout force Bucket digging force

1570 kN 1370 kN
(160 000 kgf, 353 000 lbf) (140 000 kgf, 309 000 lbf)

Large Bucket Design for enhanced efficiency.

The large bucket has been shaped specifically to enhance
scooping and loading
operations. Its sharp
tilt angle helps boost
operating efficiency.

Tilt angle

70

Productivity-boosting Auto-Leveling Mechanism

One-lever leveling control.
This is another unique Hitachi function developed
exclusively for more efficient leveling operations.

Note: Photos in this catalog may include optional equipment.

They may also include custom-made options to meet specific user needs.
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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

Track
frame
Rugged Track Links
Shoes include roller
guides for extended
service life.
This design has proven
itself on Hitachi's popular
Giant EX Series. The
roller guides have been
added to help extend
service life.
Roller guide
More strength for this
key area.
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.
More Than Durable
Just Plain Tough
Built-in toughness means the
Hitachi will continue to get
giant-sized jobs done fast.
Constant Correct Track
Tension Nitrogen gas
accumulators absorb
abnormal track tension.
Helps prevent abnormal track
tension from causing damage.
Travel is automatically stopped
if accumulator pressure exceeds
a preset level.

Strategically
Positioned Oil Coolers
Help keep oil
temperatures lower.
Two oil coolers are used for
optimal cooling efficiency.
They are positioned far from
the engine radiator for even
better cooling potential.

High-pressure Filter
Provides clean oil.
Hydraulic oil is filtered at high
pressure to remove damage-
causing contaminants. This filter
is positioned down-line from the
pumps to help prevent damage
in the rare event of pump failure.
4 Positioned for easy maintenance. 5
 Easy Access and Maintenance Easy access The Centralized
speeds inspections and maintenance. 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 Lubricator
Engine Radiator x 2 Swing Device x 4 Protective Engine/Pump Bulkhead Contributes
Pump Drive Unit x 2 Center Joint to lower heat and less potential for damage.
Hydraulic Pump x 12 Battery x 6
Engine-Pump Bulkhead x 2 Cab Steel barrier keeps these two areas independent.
Hydraulic Oil Tank Air Filter x 4
Fuel Tank Muffler x 2 Low Maintenance Dust Ejector
Control Valve x 6 Retractable-Type Ladder Automatically expels dust from the air cleaner.
High-Pressure Filter x 12 Fuel Cooler x 2
Hydraulic Oil Cooler x 2 Water Tank x 2 This is one less time-consuming task during routine
Hydraulic Oil Cooling Fan Motor x 2 LTA Radiator x 2 maintenance.

Counterweight with Contamination Sensor Alerts the operator of

walkway Easier access excessive contaminants in the oil.
for maintenance. This system detects
Giant-sized Comfort A walkway around the entire
accumulated contaminants
that could cause damage
& Easy Maintenance
counterweight provides easy
and alerts the operator
access to key rear areas.
before trouble occurs.
This means faster and safer
The entire machine is designed to provide inspection and maintenance.
comfort to the operator and to make
maintenance easier for the mechanic.

High Visibility 7.7 Meter (25' 3") Cab Height Constant-Cab-Comfort Air Conditioner Wide-Open Service Area MACHINE INFORMATION CENTER
Providing a good view of the work area. Keeps the cab pressurized to keep out dust Provides the space needed for quick and easy MIC (Machine Information Center)
Gives the operator a good view, even when a large while maintaining comfortable temperature. inspection and maintenance. continuously records performance of the
270 US-ton class dump truck is being loaded. This high This area is conveniently located at the center of the engine and the hydraulic system. The
height and forward-sloping cab provides a view that Adjustable Sliding Cockpit body and provides access to the engines as well as record can be downloaded to a PDA.
boosts productivity. Moves to the best position for the operator. the hydraulic and electrical systems.
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The operator can adjust the position of the levers and the
Efficient Cab Layout seat to custom-fit his size and operating style. Auto Lubrication System
All controls within natural reach of operator. Eliminates the need for manual lubrication.
The ergonomic layout of the cab means the operator Comfortable Cab This system automatically lubricates the front joint
will do less stretching and reaching when operating Comfort for reducing pins and swing circle. This eliminates cumbersome
the controls. This adds up to less operator fatigue and operator fatigue. daily lubrication.
greater operating efficiency. Fluid-filled elastic
mounts help absorb
Convenient Centralized
Easy-to-Monitor Curved Instrument Panel Filter System Designed to
vibration to provide
Provides at-a-glance monitoring durability and make filter inspection
of operating status. comfortable ride. and maintenance easier.
Positioned so that the operator can continually monitor Centralized position means that
the status of key functions during operation. All buttons inspection and maintenance can
and instruments are easy to see and operate. be performed quickly and easily. Summary Report Data

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 TECHNICAL DATA TRANSPORTATION
UPPERSTRUCTURE Assembly requires no welding. Unit: mm (ft in)

SPECIFICATIONS
Cab Step Main frame assembly
WORKING RANGES Weight: 1 620 kg (3 570 lb) Weight: 169 kg (373 lb) Weight: 47 800 kg (105 400 lb)
ENGINE Width: 1 600 (5'3") Width: 680 (2'3") Width: 3 500 (11'6")
Model ............................................................ Cummins QSK45-C
Feet Meter Loading Shovel 3 370
65 20 Rated power

(10'4")
A Min. digging distance (11'1")

3 140
60 18 DIN 6271, net ................................... 2 x 971 kW (2 x 1 320 PS)

2 490
(8'2")
6 150 mm (20’2")
55 at 1 800 min-1 (rpm)
16 B Min. level crowding distance
SAE J1995, gross .......................... 2 x 1 007 kW (2 x 1 350 hp)

1 290
(4'3")
50 9 800 mm (32’2")
45 14 C Level crowding distance at 1 800 min-1 (rpm)
40 12
H
G 5 550 mm (18’3") Piston displacement ................................. 2 x 45 L (2 x 2 746 in3)
D Max. digging reach Fuel tank ........................ 10 400 L (2 750 US gal, 2 290 Imp gal)
35
10 E 16 600 mm (54’6") 2 770
30
E Max. cutting height (9'1")
8 9 990
25 18 900 mm (62’0")
20 6
E'
E' Max. dumping height HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (32'9")
15 13 100 mm (43’0")
4 EH4500
F Max. digging depth Main pumps ................................................... 8 x variable piston
10
2 4 550 mm (14’11") Pressure setting .................. 29.4 MPa (300 kgf/cm2, 4 270 psi)
5
G Working radius at max. Max. oil flow ......................................................... 8 x 375 L/min
0 0 dumping height (8 x 99.1 US gpm, 8 x 82.5 lmp gpm)
Ground
5
2 F A Line 8 900 mm (29’2") Swing pump ................................................... 4 x variable piston
10 C B H Max. bucket opening width Pressure setting ................. 29.4 MPa (300 kgf/cm2, 4 270 psi) Valve assembly Hydraulic oil tank Fuel tank Mufflers and air cleaners
4 2 700 mm (8’10")
15 Max. oil flow ......................................................... 4 x 425 L/min
6 D Crowding force (SAE) Weight: 7 080 kg (15 600 lb) Weight: 6 670 kg (14 700 lb) Weight: 4 280 kg (9 400 lb) Weight: 529 kg (1 170 lb) x 2
20
1 570 kN (160 000 kgf, 353 000 lbf) (4 x 112.3 US gpm, 4 x 93.5 lmp gpm)
25 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Meter Width: 3 090 (10'2") Width: 2 310 (7'7") Width: 2 370 (7'9") Width: 1 210 (4'0")
Breakout force (SAE)
65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Feet 1 570 kN (160 000 kgf, 353 000 lbf) 3 470 1 200 2 020
(11'5") (3'11") (6'8") 3 110
UPPERSTRUCTURE (10'2")
Backhoe
Swing speed ........................................................ 3.3 min-1 (rpm)
Feet Meter BE-boom length 10.6 m (34'9")

1 460
(4'9")
70
BE-arm length 5.3 m (17'5")

2 520
(8'3")

(10'2")
(10'4")

3 090
3 140
65 20
A Max. digging reach
60
55
18 20 900 mm (68’7") UNDERCARRIAGE
16 A' Max. digging reach (on ground)
50
14
20 100 mm (65’11") Travel speeds ............................... High : 0 to 2.3 km/h (1.4 mph)
45
40
B Max. digging depth Low : 0 to 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph)
12 9 000 mm (29’6")
35
C
Maximum traction force ....... 2 230 kN (227 000 kgf, 501 000 lbf)
30
10 B' Max. digging depth (8' level) Gradeability .............................................. 30o (60 %) continuous
25 8 8 900 mm (29’2")
20 6
C Max. cutting height
D 20 600 mm (67’7")
15
4 D Max. dumping height
10
5 2 13 000 mm (42’8") WEIGHTS AND
0 0 E Max. vertical wall GROUND PRESSURE
EH4500 A' Ground 5 500 mm (18’1")
5 2 Loading Shovel Fuel cooler unit (left) Fuel cooler unit (right)
E Line Bucket digging force
10
4 B
A Equipped with 27.0 m3 (35.5 yd3; PCSA heaped) Engine unit (left) Weight: 22 600 kg (49 800 lb); Width: 2 380 (7'10")
15 ISO Weight: 178 kg (392 lb) Weight: 174 kg (834 lb)
B' bottom dump bucket
20 6 1 370 kN (140 000 kgf, 309 000 lbf) 8 840
25 8
8' SAE: PCSA Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure (29'0") Width: 575 (1'11") Width: 575 (1'11")
30 1 310 kN (134 000 kgf, 296 000 lbf) 1 400 mm 518 000 kg 230 kPa
35
10
Arm crowd force 1 180 1 047
24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Meter (55") (1 142 000 lb) (2.35 kgf/cm2, 33.4 psi)
ISO (3'11") (3'5")
85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Feet
1 240 kN (126 000 kgf, 278 000 lbf)
Backhoe
SAE: PCSA
Equipped with 10.6 m (34’9") BE-boom, 5.3 m (17’5") BE-arm,

(10'11")
1 230 kN (125 000 kgf, 276 000 lbf)

1 270

1 270
(4'2")

(4'2")
3 340
and 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3; PCSA heaped) bucket
Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure
DIMENSIONS Unit: mm (ft in) 1 400 mm 518 000 kg 230 kPa
(55") (1 142 000 lb) (2.35 kgf/cm2, 33.4 psi)
9 850 (32'4") 7 750 (25'5")
7 450 (24'5")

LOADING SHOVEL ATTACHMENTS

Bucket Capacity (PCSA 2:1 heaped)
8 500
(27'11")
27.0 m3 (35.5 yd3) : Materials density 1 800 kg/ m3 (3 030 lb/yd3)
29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3) : Materials density 1 700 kg/ m3 (2 870 lb/yd3)
30.6 m3 (40.0 yd3) : Materials density 1 600 kg/ m3 (2 700 lb/yd3) Engine unit (right) Weight: 25 300 kg (55 800 lb); Width: 2 380 (7'10") Water tank (left / right) Ladder
2 730 3 000 8 630 Weight: 148 / 136 kg (326 / 230 lb) Weight: 466 kg (1 030 lb)
(8'11") (9'10")
1 100 (3'7") (28'4") Width: 1 261 / 868 (4'2" / 2'10") Width: 650 (2'2")
BACKHOE ATTACHMENTS
1 400 6 000 (19'8") 7 000 (23'0")
(55")
7 400 (24'3") 9 350 (30'8") Bucket Capacity (PCSA 1:1 heaped)
29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3) : Materials density 1 800 kg/ m3 (3 030 lb/yd3)

(10'11")
3 340

(2'2")
670

(13'0")
3 950
1 350
(4'5")

1 740
(5'9")

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 TRANSPORTATION
Counterweight (left)
Weight: 25 800 kg (56 900 lb); Width: 1 390 (4'7") Unit: mm (ft in) LOADER ATTACHMENT Unit: mm (ft in)
5 240 Bucket (front) assembly with bucket points Arm assembly
(17'2")
Door Step Weight: 20 700 kg (45 640 lb) Weight: 21 300 kg (47 000 lb)
Weight: 29 kg (64 lb) Weight: 281 kg (620 lb) Capacity: 27.0 m3 (35.3 yd3; PCSA heaped) Width: 3 210 (10'6")
Width: 50 (2.0") Width: 890 (2'11") Width: 4 800 (15'9")
1 390
(4'7")

5 860
(19'3")

1 920
(6'4")

2 320
(7'7")
Counterweight (right)
Weight: 25 800 kg (56 900 lb); Width: 1 390 (4'7")

(11'0")
3 360
5 240
(17'2") 570

2 490
(8'2")
(1'10") 2 220
(7'3")

1 390
(4'7")
3 510
(11'6")

UNDERCARRIAGE
Boom assembly
Bucket (rear) Weight: 36 400 kg (80 200 lb)
Weight: 20 100 kg (44 300 lb) Width: 3 210 (10'6")
Width: 4 790 (15'9")
Swing circle Track center frame assembly Track links Track links
Weight: 13 400 kg (29 500 lb) Weight: 34 200 kg (75 400 lb) Weight: 15 400 kg (34 000 lb) x 2 Weight: 14 600 kg (32 200 lb) x 2
Width: 6 120 (20'1") Width: 1 400 (55") Width: 1 400 (55")
(1'4")

(1'4")

(8'11")
395

395

2 710
1 700
(5'7")
3 970
(1'5")

1 650
(5'5")
420

(13'0")

5 470 4 940
(17'11") (16'2") 4 000
3 500 (13'1")
(11'6")
8 470
(27'9")

Track side frames

2 140
(7'0")
Weight: 46 000 kg (101 000 lb) x 2 Arm cylinder Boom cylinders
Width: 2 680 (8'10") Weight: 4 320 kg (9 520 lb) Weight: 6 600 kg (14 600 lb) x 2
Width: 790 (2'7") Width: 640 (2'1")

8 750
(28'8") 4 500 5 600
(14'9") (18'4")

(2'7")
(2'3")

Motor cover
Weight: 100 kg (220 lb)
Width: 820 (2'8")
785
690
Motor cover Motor cover stay Ladder
Weight: 100 kg (220 lb) Weight: 117 kg (258 lb) Weight: 32 kg (71 lb)
Width: 800 (2'7") Width: 125 (4.9") Width: 600 (2'0")

Level cylinder Bucket cylinders

780 940 490 Weight: 3 840 kg (8 470 lb) Weight: 4 060 kg (8 950 lb) x 2
(2'7") (3'1") (1'7") Width: 1 050 (3'5") Width: 980 (3'3")
4 800 3 240 4 910
(15'9") (10'8") (16'1")
2 370
(7'9")
2 370
(7'9")

1 600
(5'3")

(2'1")
640
(4.9")
125

(1'10")
565
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 EX5500

BACKHOE ATTACHMENT
Bucket assembly with bucket points BE-Arm assembly
Weight: 29 200 kg (64 390 lb) Weight: 37 000 kg (81 600 lb)
Capacity: 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3; PCSA heaped) Width: 2 360 (7'9")
Width: 3 900 (12'10") 7 190
(23'7")

(12'0")
3 670

(11'2")
3 400
4 390
(14'5")
Handrails
Weight: 18 kg (40 lb) x 2
BE-Boom assembly
Width: 50 (2'0")
Weight: 40 900 kg (90 200 lb)
2 140
Width: 2 880 (9'5") (7'0")
Engine Gross Power

(2'9")
830
: 2 x 1 007 kW
(2 x 1 350 hp)
(11'2")
3 400

Operating Weight
Loading Shovel : 518 000 kg
(1 142 000 lb)
Backhoe : 518 000 kg
(1 142 000 lb)
Loading Shovel Bucket
11 200 PCSA Heaped : 27.0 – 30.6 m3
(36'9")
(35.5 – 40.0 yd3)
BE-Boom cylinders Arm cylinders
Backhoe Bucket
Weight: 7 390 kg (16 300 lb) x 2 Weight: 4 690 kg (10,340 lb) x 2
Width: 640 (2'1") Width: 865 (2'10")
PCSA Heaped : 29.0 m3 (38.0 yd3)
5 770 4 720
CECE Heaped : 26.0 m3 (34.0 yd3)
(18'11") (15'6")
(2'5")
775

(2'3")
685
Backhoe only Travel motor guards for Backhoe Brackets Stay
Weight : 1 150 kg (2 540 lb) x 2 Weight: 880 kg (1 940 lb) x 2 Weight: 31 kg (68 lb) x 2
Width : 680 (2'3") Width: 570 (1'10") Width: 125 (1'0")
1 850 1 310
(6'1") (4'4")
1 600
(4'4")

(1'0")
125

1 360
(3'0")
910

(4'6")

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 DKAEX5500HT (03-01)