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Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. - EX5600-6 Mining Shovels

The EX5600-6 is a world-class mining excavator that will help you get more work done day after day. This powerful machine combines proven designs with the newest technological advances to provide you with efficiency, reliability and durability for all kinds of jobs.You get strong horsepower, an efficient engine, a comfortable cab, advanced hydraulics, tough frames, powerful arm and bucket-digging forces and more. It’s available in backhoe and front-shovel configuration, and you can choose between a diesel engine or electric motor.

The EX5600-6 comes standard equipped with Hitachi’s Global e-Service remote machine management system, which gives you access to each on-site machine from a PC in your office.

Specs

Key Specifications
Net Power 2 x 1119 kW / 2 x 1,500 hp
Operating Weight Backhoe: 537 000 kg (1,183,882 lb.) Shovel: 533 000 kg (1,175,064 lb.)
Max Dig Reach Backhoe: 20.2 m (66 ft. 3 in.) Shovel: 17 m (55 ft. 9 in.)
Max Dig Depth Backhoe: 8.8 m (28 ft. 11 in.) Shovel: 4.8 m (15 ft. 9 in.)