EX-6 series

A Distance between tumblers 5 090 mm

B Undercarriage length 6 500 mm
C Counterweight clearance 1 820 mm
D Rear-end swing radius 4 850 mm
D’ Rear-end length 4 740 mm
E Overall width of upperstructure 5 380 mm
Backhoe 4 350 mm
F Overall height of cab
Loading shovel 5 440 mm
G Min. ground clearance 1 020 mm
H Track gauge 3 900 mm
I Track shoe width 700 mm 900 mm
J Undercarriage width 4 600 mm 4 800 mm
K Overall width 5 430 mm
L Track height 1 660 mm

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
Model Code : EX1200-6
Engine Gross Power : 567 kW (760 HP)
Operating Weight : Backhoe : 111 000 kg
BE-front: 112 000 kg
Loading Shovel: 114 000 kg
Backhoe Bucket : SAE, PCSA Heaped:5.2 - 6.7 m³
CECE Heaped:4.6 - 5.9 m³
Loading Shovel Bucket : Heaped:5.9 - 6.5 m³
SPECIFICATIONS
EX1200-6

ENGINE Backhoe UPPERSTRUCTURE UNDERCARRIAGE

Quan. Bore Rod diameter
Model ����������������������������������� Cummins QSK23-C Boom 2 230 mm 160 mm Revolving Frame Tracks
Type ������������������������������������� Water-cooled, 4-cycle, 6-cylinder Arm 1 260 mm 180 mm A deep, full-reinforced box section. Heavy-gauge steel plates used for Tractor-type undercarriage. Bolt linkage for side frame assures durability.
in line, turbo-charged direct injection Bucket (for 3.6 m arm) 1 230 mm 160 mm ruggedness. Heavy-duty track frame of all-welded, stress-relieved structure. Top-
chamber-type diesel engine. grade materials used for toughness. Lifetime-lubricated induction-
Bucket (for 3.4 m BE-arm) 1 240 mm 170 mm hardened track rollers, idlers and sprockets with floating seals. Track
Rated power Deck Machinery
Maintenance accessibility is the major feature in the lay-out of deck shoes of rolled alloy with double grousers. Double strut reinforced track
SAE J1995, gross ������������� 567 kW (760 HP) at 1 800 min-¹ (rpm) Hydraulic Filters
machinery. Sidewalks provide easy access to engine, hydraulic and links with track guards. Hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock
Net ������������������������������������ 552 kW (740 HP) at 1 800 min-¹ (rpm) All hydraulic circuits have high-quality hydraulic filters for protection absorbing recoil springs.
electrical components.
against oil contamination and longer life of hydraulic components.
Maximum torque ������������������ 3 472 N·m (354 kgf·m) Qty. Tractor-type Undercarriage
at 1 350 min-¹ (rpm) Double grouser track shoes of induction-hardened rolled alloy.
Full flow filter 2 10 µm
Piston displacement ������������� 23.15 L Shoe width .................... 700 mm standard
Drain filter 1 10 µm
900 mm optional for Backhoe attachment only
Bore and stroke ������������������� 170 mm x 170 mm (For all plunger type pumps & motors)
Starting system �������������������� 24 V electric motor Suction filter 2 177 µm Numbers of Rollers and Shoes on Each Side
Batteries ������������������������������� 2 x 12 V , 2 x 176 AH Pilot filter 1 10 µm Upper rollers ....................................................................................... 3
Line filter (Delivery filter) 3 95 µm Lower rollers ....................................................................................... 8
These filters are centralized in arrangement for facilitating maintenance. Track shoes ...................................................................................... 49
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Travel Device
Hitachi's ETS (Electronic Total control System) can achieve maximum Each track driven by a high-torque, axial piston motor through
job efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and noise levels, while CONTROLS planetary reduction gears, allowing counter rotation of the tracks. Easily
maximizing productivity through the optimization of engine-pump replaceable sprockets. Parking brake of spring-set, hydraulic-released
functions with excellent controllability increasing operator comfort. 2 Implement Levers disc type.
• E-P Control (Computer-aided Engine-Pump Control system) Remote-controlled joystick hydraulic servo system. Right lever is for Travel speeds ........................................................ High : 0 to 3.5 km/h
Main pumps regulated by electric engine speed sensing control boom and bucket control, left lever for swing and arm control. For loading Low : 0 to 2.4 km/h
system. Optimum operation mode selectable among 3 power modes shovel, 2 pedals provided for opening/closing the bottom dump bucket. Maximum traction force ........................................ 707 kN (72 100 kgf)
depending on type of job. Gradeability ...................................................... 70 % (35 degree) max.
• OHS (Optimum Hydraulic System) assures fully independent and 2 Travel Levers with Pedals
combined operations. Remote-controlled hydraulic servo system. Independent drive at each 1 Engine 11 Swing Device x 2
• FPS (Fuel-saving Pump System)
track allows counter rotation of tracks. 2 Pump Drive Unit 12 Center Joint WEIGHTS AND GROUND PRESSURE
• Auto-idling system 3 Hydraulic Pump x 3 13 Filters
• High-pressure 2-speed travel system for high traction force and 4 Hydraulic Oil Tank 14 Batteries Backhoe
travel speed. 5 Fuel Tank 15 Batteries and Lubricator Box EX1200-6: Equipped with 9.0 m boom, 3.6 m arm, and 5.2 m3 (SAE,
• Forced-cooling pump drive system 6 Engine Radiator 16 Operator Cab
PCSA heaped) bucket
• TIG (Tungsten Insert Gas) welding pipings 4 5 7 Engine Air Cooler 17 Air-Conditioning Unit Shoe type Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure
7 8 Oil Cooler 18 Slide Ladder (Optional) 142 kPa
Main pumps ���������������������������������� 3 variable-displacement, swash 700 mm 111 000 kg
3 6
9 Main Control Valve Double (1.45 kgf/cm2)
plate type axial piston pumps grousers 112 kPa
10 Swing Control Valve 900 mm 113 000 kg
Max.oil flow ���������������������������������� 3 X 520 L/min (1.14 kgf/cm2)
Pilot pump ������������������������������������ Gear pump 14 2 8
Max.oil flow ���������������������������������� 56.0 L/min EX1200-6 BE-front: Equipped with 7.55 m BE-boom, 3.4 m BE-arm,
Swing Device and 6.7 m3 (SAE, PCSA heaped) bucket
2 high-torque, axial-piston motors with planetary reduction gear
bathed in oil. Swing circle is single-row, shear-type ball bearing Shoe type Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure
Relief Valve Settings with induction-hardened internal gear. Internal gear and pinion gear 143 kPa
700 mm 112 000 kg
Boom/arm/bucket immersed in lubricant. Swing parking brake is spring-set, hydraulic- Double (1.46 kgf/cm2)
circuit ������������������������������������������������������������ 31.9 MPa (325 kgf/cm²) released disc type. grousers 113 kPa
9 900 mm 114 000 kg
Travel circuit �������������������������������������������������� 34.3 MPa (350 kgf/cm²) 10 (1.15 kgf/cm2)
Swing circuit �������������������������������������������������� 27.4 MPa (280 kgf/cm²) Swing speed ���������������������������������������������������������������� 5.2 min-¹ (rpm)
Pilot circuit ���������������������������������������������������� 4.4 MPa ( 45 kgf/cm²) 1 Loading Shovel
11 Operator's Cab Equipped with 6.5 m3 (Heaped) bottom dump bucke
Hydraulic Cylinders The sturdy cab, with the top guard conforming to OPG Level ll(ISO), helps Shoe type Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure
High-strength piston rods and tubes adopted. Cylinder cushion protect the operator from falling objects. Independent, pressurized, 1 Double 146 kPa
mechanisms are provided for boom, arm, bucket and dump cylinders. 100 mm wide, 1 900 mm high, roomy 3.46 m3 cab with tinted-glass 700 mm 114 000 kg
grousers (1.49 kgf/cm2)
Bucket cylinders of loading shovel are provided with protector. 12 windows features all-round visibility. Spring-suspension-type, fully-
13 adjustable reclining seat with armrests; movable with or without front
Cylinder Dimensions and swing control levers by slide. Instruments and control panel are SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
Loading shovel within easy reach of the operator.
Powerful fresh air ventilation type air conditioner. Cool-and-hot box
Quan. Bore Rod diameter Fuel tank 1 470 L
and rotatable blower louvers also serve as defrosters. Thus, rapid air-
Boom 2 230 mm 160 mm 1 Left Console 8 Right Control Lever conditioning can be achieved for operator comfort. Engine coolant 139 L
Arm 1 215 mm 150 mm 2 Left Control Lever/Horn Switch 9 Switch Panel Fluid-filled elastic-mounting and sound-proofing structure to reduce Engine oil 70 L
Bucket 2 200 mm 150 mm 3 Left Travel Pedal 10 Key Switch noise level and vibration. Pump drive 15 L
Dump 2 140 mm 85 mm Noise level ................................ 75 dB(A) in the cab; on max. Swing device (each side) 25 L
4 Left Travel Lever 11 Right Console
Level 1 230 mm 160 mm engine speed under no-load condition. Travel final device (each side) 43 L
5 Right Travel Lever 12 Operator's Seat
Hydraulic system 1 350 L
6 Right Travel Pedal 13 Glove Compartment Hydraulic oil tank 610 L
7 Multi Function Monitor Panel 14 Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever

 
SPECIFICATIONS

BACKHOE ATTACHMENTS LOADING SHOVEL ATTACHMENTS

Boom and arm are all-welded, low-stress, full-box section design. • Flexible pin at the arm top and link A for bucket linkage. Boom and arm are all-welded, low-stress, high-tensile strength steel full- • Dual-support-type boom/arm/bucket pin linkage
Bucket of all-welded high-strength steel structure, side clearance adjust box section design. Efficient, automatic level crowding achieved by one- • Double lip pin seals plus O-ring at arm top
mechanism is provided on the bucket joint brackets. BE (Bulk Excavation) front lever control as the parallel link mechanism keeps the bucket digging angle
• Two-points support-type boom cylinder pin linkage BE-front: The EX1200-6 BE-front is designed and manufactured as a constant, and level cylinder circuit maintains the bucket height constant
• Double lip pin seals (in all portions) plus O-ring at arm top and link A production-oriented machine. Its features include a short arm and boom, (Auto-Leveling Crowd Mechanism).
large-capacity bucket, large-digging force and superb digging / loading
• Super-V bucket teeth
capability.

WORKING RANGES WORKING RANGES

Meter Meter
14
14 7.55 m Bucket capacity (heaped) 6.5 m3
Boom length 9.0 m
BE-boom 12 A Min. digging distance 4 510 mm
12 3.4 m
Arm length 3.6 m B Min. level crowding distance 6 580 mm
BE-arm
10 C Level crowding distance 4 370 mm
10
A Max. digging reach 13 750 mm 15 350 mm H
G D Max. digging reach 11 500 mm
8
Max. digging
A’ 13 360 mm 15 010 mm 8 E Max. cutting height 12 410 mm
reach (on ground)
C B Max. digging depth 8 050 mm 9 380 mm E E’ Max. dumping height 8 750 mm
6
6
Max. digging F Max. digging depth 4 780 mm
D B’
depth (8'level)
7 920 mm 9 260 mm
4 E' G
Working radius at max.
6 140 mm
C Max. cutting height 12 410 mm 13 460 mm 4 dumping height
2 Max. dumping EH1100 H Max. bucket opening width 1 880 mm
D 8 050 mm 9 080 mm
height 2 Crowding force 577 kN (58 900 kgf)
0
Ground Line Max. vertical Breakout force 594 kN (60 600 kgf)
E 5 180 mm 6 450 mm
EH1100 wall 0
2 Ground Line
Bucket 569 482
ISO
(58 000) (49 200)
4 E digging 2
B Bʼ
force SAE: 512 440 F
kN (kgf) PCSA (52 200) (44 900)
6 4
Arm crowd 438 430 A
ISO
force (44 700) (43 900)
8
SAE: 425 422 6
kN (kgf)
C B
PCSA (43 400) (43 000)
10 Aʼ
8 D
A
12
18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Meter 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Meter

Bucket Bucket
Capacity Width Materials density kg/m3 Capacity (heaped) Width No.of teeth Weight Type Materials density
No. BE-front 9.0 m boom 5.9 m³ 2 510 mm 6 9 780 kg 1 800 kg/m3
CECE Weight Type
SAE, PCSA heaped Without shroud With shroud of teeth 7.55 m BE-boom 6.5 m³ 2 700 mm 6 9 200 kg 1 800 kg/m3
heaped 3.6 m arm
3.4 m BE-arm :Bottom dump type rock bucket
5.2 m3 4.6 m3 1 940 mm 2 120 mm 5 4 910 kg 1 800
:Bottom dump type general purpose bucket
5.2 m3 4.6 m3 1 900 mm 2 000 mm 5 5 930 kg 1 800
5.8 m3 5.1 m3 2 120 mm 2 220 mm 5 6 930 kg 1 800
6.7 m3 5.9 m3 2 300 mm 2 400 mm 5 6 650 kg 1 800
:Rock bucket :General purpose bucket

 
EQUIPMENT / TRANSPORTATION

STANDARD EQUIPMENT Standard equipment may vary by country, so please consult your Hitachi dealer for details.
• Easily assembled owing to local assembling system requiring no welding
ENGINE MONITOR SYSTEMS MISCELLANEOUS
• H/P mode control • Meters: • Standard tool kit
• P mode control Hour meter, engine coolant temperature • ISO conforming stairs and handrails UPPERSTRUCTURE
• E mode control gauge and fuel gauge, auto-idle, • Wide side walk Unit: mm
• 75 A alternator indicator, lubrication mode indicator. • Auto-lubrication system for front-
• Dry-type air filter with clean dust cup • Warning indicators: attachment
• Cartridge-type engine oil filter Radiator water level, engine oil level, • 12 V power terminal board Upperstructure Counterweight Muffler cover Side step
• Cartridge-type fuel filter hydraulic oil level, fuel level, auto • Slip resistance tapes
lubrication, air-filter restriction, pump Weight : 35 000 kg Weight : 17 500 kg Weight : 100 kg Weight : 18.6 kg
• Water filter • Elevated cab (for Loading Shovel)
• Radiator, air cooler and oil cooler with transmission oil pressure, alternator, over
dust protective net heat, engine oil pressure, engine stop,
• Radiator reserve tank preheat and engine warning.

3 290
• Fan guard

1 120
930
1 710
• Isolation-mounted engine DATA LOGGING SYSTEM
• Auto-idle system • DLU (Data-logging unit) continuously
• Overheat prevention device records performance of the engine and
870 1 160 325
the hydraulic system. The record can be
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM down-loaded by PDA (Palm). 6 770
• Engine speed sensing system
LIGHTS Width : 3 500 Width : 3 450 Width : 1 390 Width : 110
• E-P control system
• OHS (Optimum Hydraulic System) • 2 working lights
• FPS (Fuel-saving Pump System) • 2 cab lights
• Swing/boom priority mode system • 1 step light
• Heavy lifting system • 2 counterweight lights Side walk for backhoe Side walk for loading shovel High cab kit for loading shovel Step for loading shovel
• Boom mode selector system (Optional equipment for backhoe)
Weight : 213 kg Weight : 176 kg Weight : 126 kg
• Forced-lubrication and forced cooling UPPERSTRUCTURE Weight : 590 kg
pump drive system • Undercover
• Control valve with main relief valve • 17 500 kg counterweight
• Line filter (Delivery filter) • Electric grease gun with hose reel

1 351

1 090

2 120
1 350
• Suction filter • Centralized lubrication system for swing
• Full-flow filter bearing
• Pilot filter • Control valves with main relief valves
and port relief valves 2 361 1 930
• Pump drain filter 1 560
• Slow return orifices and make up valves 950
CAB for cylinder circuits
All-weather sound-suppressed steel Width : 1 040 Width : 1 050 Width : 1 100 Width : 1 020
integrated cab with headguard (OPG UNDERCARRIAGE
Level ll(ISO) conforming), laminated • Spring-set/hydraulic-released disc type
glass windshield, reinforced/tinted (green parking brake
color) glass side and rear windows, • Hydraulic (grease) track adjuster with
intermittent wiper interlocked with front shock absorbing recoils spring Fender (left rear side) Fender (left rear side) Side walk Side walk
windshield washer, adjustable reclining • Travel motor cover
Weight : 144 kg Weight : 160 kg Weight : 180 kg Weight : 18 kg
seat with adjustable armrests, footrest, • Track and idler guards
electrical horn, auto-tuning AM-FM radio
with digital clock, seat belt, cigarette
lighter, ashtray, parcel pocket, glove

1 160
1 360

1 360
compartment, floor mat, auto-idle switch,

1 330
evacuation hammer, auto air conditioner
with defroster, hot and cool box, engine
1 830 2 090 754
control dial, pilot control shut-off lever,
2 110
LED room lamp.

Width : 798 Width : 644 Width : 834 Width : 192

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Optional equipment may vary by country, so please consult your Hitachi dealer for details.

• Air-suspension seat
• Travel motion alarm device
Handrail Handrail Radiator cover Oil cooler cover
• High cab kit (for Backhoe)
• Full track guard Weight : 23 kg Weight : 4.6 kg Weight : 89 kg Weight : 83 kg
• Slide ladder
• Sun visor

320

1 850

1 850
1 020

188 800
1 570 1 420

Width : 680 Width : 50 Width : 80 Width : 80

 
TRANSPORTATION

UNDERCARRIAGE BACKHOE ATTACHMENT

Unit: mm Unit: mm

Side frame Traction device cover Steps Ladder Boom

Weight : 15 200 kg x 2 Weight : 24 kg x 2 Weight : 13 kg x 2 Weight : 20 kg

C B

90
820
1 710

940
460 580
645
6 500
A
Bucket
Boom
A B C Width Weight
length
Width : 700 Width : 460 Width : 125 Width : 300
EX1200-6 9.0 m 9 400 mm 2 970 mm 3 260 mm 1 460 mm 12 500 kg
EX1200-6 B
7.55 m 7 960 mm 3 270 mm 3 440 mm 1 460 mm 11 500 kg
BE-boom

LOADER ATTACHMENT
Unit: mm Boom cylinders A

Bucket Capacity
Boom & arm assembly SAE, PCSA CECE A B Width Weight Type

438
heaped heaped
Weight : 15 600 kg
5.2 m3 4.6 m3 2 660 mm 2 210 mm 2 120 mm 4 910 kg
Width : 1 620 5.2 m3 4.6 m3 2 660 mm 2 210 mm 2 000 mm 5 930 kg
B 3 520 5.8 m3 5.1 m3 2 590 mm 2 240 mm 2 220 mm 6 930 kg
6.7 m3 5.9 m3 2 820 mm 2 220 mm 2 400 mm 6 650 kg
:Rock bucket :General purpose bucket
Weight : 1 130 kg x 2

A
3 500

3 150

Arm
Bucket
A B Max. Width Weight
capacity
5.9 m³ 2 770 mm 2 480 mm 2 690 mm 9 780 kg Arm length A B Width Weight
6.5 m³ 2 770 mm 2 680 mm 2 890 mm 9 200 kg EX1200-6 3.6 m 5 120 mm 1 890 mm 960 mm 6 130 kg
EX1200-6
8 690 B 3.4 m 4 950 mm 1 980 mm 960 mm 6 300 kg
BE-boom

Boom cylinders A
Weight : 1 170 kg x 2
3 520
450

OVERALL OVERALL
Unit: mm Unit: mm

BACKHOE
LOADING SHOVEL
Weight : 114 000 kg
Width : 5 470
5 250

A B Width
EX1200-6 15 970 mm 5 770 mm 5 430 mm
EX1200-6
14 580 mm 5 970 mm 5 430 mm
BE-boom
15 400
A

 
LIFTING CAPACITIES
MEMO
A: Load radius
B: Load point height
C: Lifting capacity

METRIC MEASURE

Rating over-side or 360 degrees Rating over-front Unit: 1 000 kg

Load radius
At max. reach
Load 2m 4m 6m 8m 10 m
Conditions point
height meter

*16.7 *16.7 *6.74 *6.74

8m 12.6
*18.1 *18.1 *7.75 *7.75
*18.3 *18.3 *6.82 *6.82
6m 13.1
18.8 *20.5 *7.84 *7.84
*25.0 *25.0 17.8 *19.8 *7.24 *7.24
4m 13.3
27.1 *27.9 17.8 *22.3 *8.29 *8.29
EX1200 -6 BE
24.9 *28.7 16.6 *21.5 *8.05 *8.05
BE-boom 7.55 m 2m 13.0
BE-arm 3.4 m 24.9 *32.0 16.6 22.6 *9.17 *9.17
Bucket 23.4 *30.5 15.8 21.7 *9.44 *9.44
 SAE, PCSA : 6.7 m3 0 (Ground) 12.4
Shoes  700 mm
23.4 32.1 15.8 21.7 10.4 *10.7
37.9 *41.0 22.7 *29.7 15.3 21.2
-2 m
37.9 *45.7 22.7 31.4 15.3 21.2
*42.2 *42.2 *34.7 *34.7 22.8 *25.8 15.6 *17.5
-4 m
*47.2 *47.2 38.3 *38.9 22.8 *29.0 15.6 *19.9
*23.3 *23.3 *15.8 *15.8
-6 m
*26.4 *26.4 *18.2 *18.2

Load radius
At max. reach
Load 2m 4m 6m 8m 10 m 12 m
Conditions point
height meter

*10.1 *10.1
10 m 13.5
11.0 *11.2
13.7 *13.9 9.18 *9.93
8m 14.4
13.7 *15.8 9.18 *11.1
*16.2 *16.2 13.2 *14.3 8.13 *10.1
6m 14.8
*18.3 *18.3 13.2 *16.3 8.13 *11.3
*24.3 *24.3 17.8 *18.3 12.5 *15.3 7.64 *10.6
EX1200 -6 STD 4m 14.9
25.9 *27.2 17.8 *20.7 12.5 17.0 7.64 10.9
Boom 9.0 m
Arm3.6 m 23.5 *28.0 16.4 *20.4 11.7 16.2 7.63 10.9
Bucket
2m 14.7
3
23.5 *31.4 16.4 22.3 11.7 16.2 7.63 10.9
 SAE, PCSA : 5.2 m
Shoes 700 mm 0 (Ground)
22.2 *29.7 15.4 21.3 11.1 15.5 8.17 11.6
14.2
22.2 30.7 15.4 21.3 11.1 15.5 8.17 11.6
21.7 *29.3 14.9 20.7 10.8 15.2 9.48 *12.8
-2 m 13.2
21.7 30.3 14.9 20.7 10.8 15.2 9.48 13.3
*21.7 *21.7 *35.2 *35.2 21.8 *27.3 14.9 20.7 11.0 *15.2
-4 m
*24.0 *24.0 36.8 *39.4 21.8 30.4 14.9 20.7 11.0 15.4
*29.4 *29.4 22.5 *23.1 15.4 *17.0
-6 m
*33.1 *33.1 22.5 *26.1 15.4 *19.4

With heavy lifting system Notes: 1.Ratings are based on SAE J1097.
2.Lifting capacity of the EX Series does not exceed 75% of tipping load with the machine on firm,
level ground or 87% full hydraulic capacity.
3.The load point is a hook (not standard equipment) loaded on the back of the bucket.
4.*Indicates load limited by hydraulic capacity.

10 11
 These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Illustrations and photos show the standard models, and may or may not include optional equipment,
accessories, and all standard equipment with some differences in color and features.
Before use, read and understand the Operator’s Manual for proper operation.

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