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Hitachi Construction Machinery Releases EX5600-7P Ultra-Large Hydraulic Excavator Backhoe Specification Model

Increases production capacity by 12% and improves the durability of the boom, arm, and upper body frame
Businesses & Products
20th October 2025
EX5600-7P ultra-large hydraulic excavator

Tokyo, October 20, 2025 – Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6305; "Hitachi Construction Machinery") announces the global release starting today of the EX5600-7P ultra-large hydraulic excavator (operating weight of 558t) backhoe specification model, which, compared to the current EX5600-7 model, increases production capacity by 12% and improves the durability of the boom, arm, and upper body frame, with a focus on Australia.

Since the release of the UH50 (operating weight of 159t) ultra-large hydraulic excavator in 1979, Hitachi Construction Machinery's ultra-large hydraulic excavators have been operating at mining sites around the world, earning high evaluations for their work capacity, reliability, and durability. In particular, the company has delivered many units to Australia. To increase its competitive advantage in the Australian market, Hitachi Construction Machinery decided to release a new product with enhanced production capacity and durability compared to the current model.

The EX5600-7P ultra-large hydraulic excavator expands the bucket capacity compared to the current model and increases the power of the engine and hydraulic pump to improve the vehicle's operating speed and increase the production capacity by 12%. In addition, the excavator features expanded use of high-strength steel castings in the boom and improved structures and welding methods for the arm and upper body frame to enhance durability.　

Hitachi Construction Machinery develops and produces all of its mining products in-house to provide digital solutions based on its accumulated technologies as well as high-quality and reliable hardware. Going forward, Hitachi Construction Machinery will aim to become a close and reliable partner that helps solve customer issues of "improving safety and productivity," "reducing life cycle costs," and "reducing the environmental impact."

Main features

1. Increased production capacity by 12%

Increased the bucket capacity of the current model from 34 m3 to 37.5 m3. The operating speed of the vehicle was also improved by increasing the power of the engine and hydraulic pump. As a result, this increased the production capacity by 12% compared to the current model. In addition, the fuel efficiency (production capacity per liter of diesel fuel) was increased by roughly 10% compared to the current model.

2. Improved the durability of the boom, arm, and upper body frame

The scope of application of steel castings was expanded in the boom, and the arm and upper body frame incorporate improved structures and welding methods to enhance durability. These changes will reduce the frequency of overhauls. In addition, access holes (patent pending) that can be opened and closed with bolts were installed in the boom to make it easier to inspect the inside of the boom.

3. Compatible with LANDCROS Connect Insight, a solution to increase mining operation efficiency

The EX5600-7P is compatible with LANDCROS Connect Insight, a solution that retrieves and analyzes operational data of mining machinery in near-real time to provide consulting services aimed at maximizing the performance of customer equipment. This solution enables customers to improve the efficiency of their mining operations. 

Main specifications

Item

EX5600-7P

Engine

Manufacturer

Cummins
Model

QSKTA50-CE
Rated power　(kW/min-1)

1,193/1,800

Backhoe specification model

 Operating weight　(kg)

558,000
Standard bucket capacity, New JIS　（m3）

37.5
Maximum digging force (bucket)　(kN)

1,480
Maximum crowd force (arm)　(kN)

1,300

Standard retail price (backhoe only)

Quotation to be submitted on request

Promotional Video of the EX5600-7P

Related information

About Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6305), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a construction machinery manufacturer that globally deploys development, manufacturing, sales, and service businesses for its hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, compaction equipment, and mining machinery, etc. In addition to its new machinery business, Hitachi Construction Machinery is expanding its "value chain businesses" of parts and services, remanufacturing (parts and machines), rentals, and used equipment as it aims to grow together with customers as a true solutions provider that offers innovative solutions to customers. As our vow to all stakeholders to achieve this mission, we established and are currently disseminating and promoting the LANDCROS as our new concept. With roughly 26,000 employees around the world, the consolidated sales revenue for Hitachi Construction Machinery was 1,371.3 billion yen for fiscal year 2024 (ended March 2025) with an overseas sales revenue ratio of 84%. For more details, please see the company's website.

Information contained in this news release is current as of the date of the press announcement, but may be subject to change without prior notice.