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Hitachi EX1200-5D Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: EX1200-5D ➔

The Hitachi EX1200-5D Mini Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty digging and loading tasks. With impressive maximum cutting heights, dig depths, and reach distances, this excavator offers exceptional performance on various job sites. Equipped with a turbocharged engine, the EX1200-5D delivers 760 horsepower, making it a reliable choice for demanding construction projects. Additionally, its spacious cab provides comfort and visibility for operators, ensuring efficiency and safety during operation. With a robust hydraulic system and high-capacity bucket, this Hitachi excavator is a top choice for tackling challenging excavation tasks.

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Backhoe Boom / Stick 1

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

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

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

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)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	8.60 cu yd (6.57 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	7.80 cu yd (5.96 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	7.80 cu yd (5.96 cu m)

Dimensions

Height - Top of Cab	17.80 ft (5.43 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)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance	5.90 ft (1.80 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	1,412.00 cu in (23,138.59 cu cm)
Engine Model	QSK23
Gross Power	760.00 hp (566.74 kw)
Net Power	721.00 hp (537.66 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1650 rpm

Loading Shovel

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

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	29.90 gal (113.17 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	18.50 gal (70.02 l)
Fuel Capacity	370.00 gal (1,400.45 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	356.70 gal (1,350.11 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Swing Speed	5.8 rpm

Undercarriage

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 (108,000.48 kg)
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 2	242,500.00 lbs (109,996.29 kg)
Backhoe Shoe Width 1	28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Backhoe Shoe Width 2	35.00 in (88.90 cm)
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure	20.2 psi
Loading Shovel Operating Weight	244,713.10 lbs (111,000.13 kg)
Loading Shovel Shoe Width	28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Max Travel Speed	2.20 mph (3.54 kph)
Number of Lower Rollers	8
Number of Track Shoes per Side	52
Number of Upper Rollers	3
Tail Swing Radius	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Track Gauge	12.80 ft (3.90 m)

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