The Hitachi EX1800-3 is a large hydraulic excavator used in mining, quarrying, and heavy earthmoving applications. Despite the "Mini Excavators" label in some databases, the EX1800-3 is not a mini excavator; it is a high-capacity production machine designed for bulk material handling and excavation. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, reinforced undercarriage, and a heavy-duty boom and arm for demanding site conditions. The model is known for its durable construction, service access, and compatibility with large buckets and attachments. The EX1800-3 is commonly associated with high-volume digging, loading, and overburden removal operations.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
47.80 ft (14.57 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Max Loading Height
34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
46.90 ft (14.30 m)
Max Digging Depth
27.00 ft (8.23 m)
Max Loading Height
29.60 ft (9.02 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
48.50 ft (14.78 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.20 ft (5.55 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
47.40 ft (14.45 m)
Max Digging Depth
30.50 ft (9.30 m)
Max Loading Height
30.10 ft (9.17 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
51.40 ft (15.67 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height
49.20 ft (15.00 m)
Max Digging Depth
35.40 ft (10.79 m)
Max Loading Height
32.10 ft (9.78 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
56.20 ft (17.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Max Cutting Height
56.90 ft (17.34 m)
Max Digging Depth
38.80 ft (11.83 m)
Max Loading Height
38.70 ft (11.80 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
62.50 ft (19.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6 specifications
Max Cutting Height
59.40 ft (18.11 m)
Max Digging Depth
43.80 ft (13.35 m)
Max Loading Height
41.50 ft (12.65 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
67.40 ft (20.54 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
36.30 ft (11.06 m)
Dimensions
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Height - Top of Cab
22.70 ft (6.92 m)
Length of Track on Ground
24.70 ft (7.53 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
6.60 ft (2.01 m)
Tail Swing Radius
19.80 ft (6.04 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Engine
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
2,306.70 cu in (37,800.12 cu cm)
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
QSK19C
Gross Power
1,000.50 hp (746.09 kw)
Net Power
901.20 hp (672.04 kw)
Operating Specifications
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity
720.00 gal (2,725.20 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
528.40 gpm (1,999.99 lpm)
Operating Weight
396,832.10 lbs (179,969.21 kg)
Swing Mechanism
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
4.8 rpm
Undercarriage
Hitachi EX1800-3 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure
25 psi
Max Travel Speed
1.80 mph (2.90 kph)
Shoe Size
31.50 in (80.01 cm)
Track Gauge
15.10 ft (4.60 m)
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