EXCAVATOR: Hitachi builds EX5600-6 to customer requirements

MOLINE, Illinois – After listening to customer demands for reliability and even greater production in ultra-large hydraulic excavators than before, Hitachi has brought its new EX5600-6 to market. Available in either an excavator or...

MOLINE, Illinois – After listening to customer demands for reliability and even greater production in ultra-large hydraulic excavators than before, Hitachi has brought its new EX5600-6 to market. Available in either an excavator or backhoe configuration, the EX5600-6 has numerous improvements without losing the proven features Hitachi machines are known for.

More is better for improvements to the new excavator. The loader bucket has been increased to 28 m3 and the backhoe bucket to 34 m3. Hydraulic pump output is 10% higher without sacrificing cycle time. Although the Cummins engine remains the same, a higher horsepower configuration is installed in the -6 model compared to the -5. LED lighting is standard in the cab and an interface with major mine management systems commonly used in many mine site, including Wenco, is optional. The hydraulic oil cooler has a new core, and fan speed is increased to provide additional cooling capacity.

Hitachi has retained tried-and-true features in the EX5600-6, including the exclusive auto-leveling crowd mechanism with one-lever control. Maximum efficiency from the engine and hydraulic pumps is achieved with computer control. The cab remains roomy and comfortable with short-throw levers, an air suspension seat and large LCD monitor. Provisions for extreme operating conditions – tropical to arctic – are still available.

For more information about the new EX5600-6 in North and South America, go online to HitachiMining.com or visit your local Hitachi dealer.

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