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    Hitachi EX5600-6 Excavator

    April 13, 2012

    EX5600-6 excavator has increased production capacity without a significant increase in its footprint, according to Hitachi. BE-backhoe version has a 44.5-cubic-yard bucket, up from 38 cubic yards; and the BH backhoe front version has a 38-yard bucket, up from 35.5 cubic yards. Hydraulic pump output is 10 percent higher than the predecessor through a gear ratio change in the pump drive gear. Auto-leveling crowd mechanism senses load demand and controls the engine and pump output.

    Hitachi EX5600 6 excavator

    EX5600-6 excavator has increased production capacity without a significant increase in its footprint, according to Hitachi. BE-backhoe version has a 44.5-cubic-yard bucket, up from 38 cubic yards; and the BH backhoe front version has a 38-yard bucket, up from 35.5 cubic yards. Hydraulic pump output is 10 percent higher than the predecessor through a gear ratio change in the pump drive gear. Auto-leveling crowd mechanism senses load demand and controls the engine and pump output. Watch the product video.