Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Specs

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.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Loading Height	22.20 ft (6.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.40 ft (9.88 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34.10 ft (10.39 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Loading Height	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.60 ft (10.55 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.80 ft (10.30 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.60 ft (10.24 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Loading Height	24.10 ft (7.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22.30 ft (6.80 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.90 ft (10.33 m)

Bucket

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	2.20 cu yd (1.68 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.50 cu yd (1.15 cu m)

Dimensions

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Length of Track on Ground	13.20 ft (4.02 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	10.50 ft (3.20 m)

Engine

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	411.00 cu in (6,735.10 cu cm)
Engine Model	H07C-TD
Max Torque	484.60 lbs ft (657.02 nm)
Net Power	168.00 hp (125.28 kw)
Power Measured @	2050 rpm
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Operating Specifications

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	6.90 gal (26.12 l)
Fuel Capacity	100.40 gal (380.01 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	110.50 gpm (418.24 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Weight	58,870.00 lbs (26,703.02 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Hitachi EX270LC-5 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	7.4 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	50
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

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