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Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: EX270LC-5 ➔

Introducing the Hitachi EX270LC-5 excavator, a powerful and versatile machine designed to tackle a variety of excavation tasks with precision and efficiency. With impressive specifications such as a maximum digging depth of 25.9 ft and a bucket capacity ranging from 1.3 to 2.2 cu yd, this excavator is equipped to handle heavy-duty projects. Featuring a turbocharged engine with a net power of 168 hp, a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 110.5 gpm, and a swing speed of 10.6 rpm, the Hitachi EX270LC-5 offers superior performance and reliability on the job site.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	32 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32 ft (10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	33 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	24 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	23 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	34 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	26 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	37 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (1 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	13 ft (4 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	10 ft (3 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	411 cu in (6,735 cu cm)
Engine Model	H07C-TD
Max Torque	485 lbs ft (657 nm)
Net Power	168 hp (125 kw)
Power Measured @	2050 rpm
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (23 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7 gal (26 l)
Fuel Capacity	100 gal (380 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	111 gpm (418 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	61 gal (230 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Weight	58,870 lbs (26,703 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5 gal (17 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

10.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Ground Pressure	7.4 psi
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	50
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	9 ft (3 m)

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