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Gradall’s largest excavator - the XL 5300 III

Gradall’s largest excavator - the XL 5300 III

The XL 5300 III excavator is the largest model in the Gradall excavator family of on/off highway machines.

The unique design, including front axle oscillation locks, enables this on/off highway wheeled model to work at the front, rear or either side of the machine without the need to lower outriggers or the optional front blade. 

While operators also can use outriggers if they wish for very big loads, the machine’s excellent stability without extra stabilizer support allows this model to accomplish many different high productivity jobs faster, especially when moving big loads around a jobsite.

The XL 5300 III has an operating weight of 51,216 pounds (23,231 kg) with a maximum lift capacity of 13,508 pounds (6, 217 kg). Rated boom force is an impressive 24,941 pounds (111 kN) while bucket breakout force is rated at 25,405 pounds (113 kN). 

Because the entire boom tilts and telescopes, there's no loss of power through the entire dig cycle as it precisely positions buckets, grapples, hammers and other attachments to accomplish high production excavating, demolition, trenching, pavement removal and material loading and unloading with trucks.

New operators can become more comfortable with this model faster thanks to a choice of SAE, Deere or Gradall joystick control patterns. A standard “bucket shake” mode, controlled with a joystick button, allows operators to more evenly distribute fill dirt and rip-rap.

A single Detroit Diesel Mercedes engine delivers 173 horsepower to the upperstructure as well as the carrier. The chassis features the new Series III counterweight design that creates a shorter tail swing – a big plus when working in tight quarters or along highways. 

But even with a compact counterweight design, the machine has excellent working boom reach to 33 feet 10 inches (10.3 m) and digging depth of 24 feet 7 inches (7.5 m).
 

Company info

406 Mill Avenue SW
New Philadelphia, OH
US, 44663

Website:
gradall.com

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