The Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty excavation tasks. With impressive maximum cutting heights, digging depths, and dump heights, this excavator is equipped to handle a variety of projects with precision and efficiency. Its turbocharged engine delivers a gross power of 684 hp, providing ample torque for tough digging conditions. Additionally, the machine's hydraulic system has a large fluid capacity and high relief valve pressure for smooth and reliable operation. With its robust undercarriage and advanced features, the Hitachi EX1200-5C is a top choice for demanding construction and excavation projects.
Backhoe Boom / Stick 1
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
40.40 ft (12.31 m)
Max Dig Depth
26.10 ft (7.96 m)
Max Dump Height
26.40 ft (8.05 m)
Max Reach on Ground
43.90 ft (13.38 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
16.70 ft (5.09 m)
Backhoe Boom / Stick 2
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
44.30 ft (13.50 m)
Max Dig Depth
30.70 ft (9.36 m)
Max Dump Height
29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Reach on Ground
49.30 ft (15.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Backhoe Boom / Stick 3
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
46.00 ft (14.02 m)
Max Dig Depth
34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Max Dump Height
31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Max Reach on Ground
52.80 ft (16.09 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Backhoe Boom / Stick 4
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height
47.30 ft (14.42 m)
Max Dig Depth
37.50 ft (11.43 m)
Max Dump Height
34.00 ft (10.36 m)
Max Reach on Ground
56.10 ft (17.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
34.00 ft (10.36 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
40.40 ft (12.31 m)
Max Digging Depth
26.10 ft (7.96 m)
Max Loading Height
26.40 ft (8.05 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
43.90 ft (13.38 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.70 ft (5.09 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
53.10 ft (16.18 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
44.30 ft (13.50 m)
Max Digging Depth
30.70 ft (9.36 m)
Max Loading Height
29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
49.30 ft (15.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
53.10 ft (16.18 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
46.00 ft (14.02 m)
Max Digging Depth
34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Max Loading Height
31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
52.80 ft (16.09 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
53.10 ft (16.18 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height
47.30 ft (14.42 m)
Max Digging Depth
37.50 ft (11.43 m)
Max Loading Height
34.00 ft (10.36 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
56.10 ft (17.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
34.00 ft (10.36 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
53.10 ft (16.18 m)
Bucket
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
9.30 cu yd (7.11 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity
4.00 cu yd (3.06 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity
6.60 cu yd (5.05 cu m)
Dimensions
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Height of Tracks
5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Length of Track on Ground
16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Length of Tracks
21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
5.90 ft (1.80 m)
Tail Swing Radius
16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance
5.90 ft (1.80 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Engine
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
turbocharged
Engine Model
S6R-Y2TAA-2
Gross Power
684.00 hp (510.07 kw)
Max Torque
2,453.20 lbs ft (3,326.05 nm)
Net Power
646.00 hp (481.73 kw)
Number of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
1650 rpm
Torque Measured @
1200 rpm
Loading Shovel
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Loading Shovel specifications
Max Cutting Height
40.60 ft (12.37 m)
Max Dig Depth
17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Max Dig Reach
37.60 ft (11.46 m)
Max Dump Height
28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Operating Specifications
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
29.90 gal (113.17 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
16.70 gpm (63.21 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
356.70 gal (1,350.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4550 psi
Operating Voltage
24 volts
Operating Weight
238,099.30 lbs (107,981.55 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Swing Speed
5.8 rpm
Undercarriage
Hitachi EX1200-5C Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 1
19.8 psi
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 2
15.9 psi
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 1
238,100.00 lbs (107,981.86 kg)
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 2
242,500.00 lbs (109,977.33 kg)
Backhoe Shoe Width 1
28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Backhoe Shoe Width 2
35.00 in (88.90 cm)
Ground Pressure
19.8 psi
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure
20.2 psi
Loading Shovel Operating Weight
244,713.10 lbs (110,981.00 kg)
Loading Shovel Shoe Width
28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Max Travel Speed
2.20 mph (3.54 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side
3
Number of Lower Rollers
8
Number of Shoes per Side
52
Number of Track Rollers per Side
8
Number of Track Shoes per Side
52
Number of Upper Rollers
3
Shoe Size
28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Tail Swing Radius
16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Track Gauge
12.80 ft (3.90 m)
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