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Hitachi ZX490LC-7H vs Volvo EC500
Published specs and dimensions of two large excavators side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The Hitachi ZX490LC-7H is 1,168 lb (530 kg) heavier, 1 ft 10 in (570 mm) wider, 1 ft 3 in (380 mm) taller and 7 in (190 mm) shorter than the Volvo EC500.
- Net power: 289 kW / 388 hp (Hitachi ZX490LC-7H) vs 311 kW / 417 hp (Volvo EC500); Volvo EC500 is higher.
- Transport height: 3,570 mm / 11 ft 9 in (Hitachi ZX490LC-7H) vs 3,830 mm / 12 ft 7 in (Volvo EC500); Volvo EC500 is higher.
- Track gauge / tread: 2,890 mm / 9 ft 6 in (Hitachi ZX490LC-7H) vs 2,740 mm / 9 ft 0 in (Volvo EC500); Hitachi ZX490LC-7H is higher.
- Track length on ground: 4,470 mm / 14 ft 8 in (Hitachi ZX490LC-7H) vs 4,380 mm / 14 ft 4 in (Volvo EC500); Hitachi ZX490LC-7H is higher.
- Track length (overall): 5,470 mm / 17 ft 11 in (Hitachi ZX490LC-7H) vs 5,380 mm / 17 ft 8 in (Volvo EC500); Hitachi ZX490LC-7H is higher.
- Shoe / track width: 900 mm / 35.4 in (Hitachi ZX490LC-7H) vs 600 mm / 23.6 in (Volvo EC500); Hitachi ZX490LC-7H is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
Hitachi ZX490LC-7H specs Volvo EC500 specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Hitachi ZX490LC-7H Trailer fit: Volvo EC500
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Hitachi ZX490LC-7H | Volvo EC500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 50,200 kg | 49,670 kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | 12,030 mm | 12,220 mm |
| Overall width | 3,910 mm | 3,340 mm |
| Overall height | 3,680 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Transport height | 3,570 mm | 3,830 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | 2,890 mm | 2,740 mm |
| Track length on ground | 4,470 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Track length (overall) | 5,470 mm | 5,380 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 900 mm | 600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 735 mm | 475 mm |
| Tail swing radius | 3,680 mm | 3,880 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Crawler (steel tracks), variable gauge | Crawler (steel tracks) |
| Track rollers / shoes per side | 9 track rollers, 3 carrier rollers, 53 shoes per side | 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers, 52 shoes per side (fixed undercarriage) |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 57 kPa | 85.9 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | Isuzu 6WG1 | Volvo D13J |
| Net power | 289 kW | 311 kW |
| Gross power | 290 kW | 312 kW |
| Displacement | 15.681 L | 12.8 L |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpm | 1,600 rpm |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 770 L/min | 752 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | 31.9 MPa | 32.4 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Max digging depth | 7,700 mm | 7,830 mm |
| Max reach (at ground) | 11,770 mm | 11,925 mm |
| Dump height / clearance | 7,720 mm | 7,525 mm |
| Breakout / digging force | 286 kN | 261 kN |
| Max travel speed | 5.5 km/h | 5.1 km/h |
Configurations.
Hitachi ZX490LC-7H: Variable-gauge undercarriage (extended), 7.0 m H boom, 3.4 m H arm, 900 mm triple-grouser shoes, 2.1 m³ hoe bucket; EPA Final Tier 4
Volvo EC500: EC500F L, fixed undercarriage: 7.0 m boom, 3.35 m arm, 2,500 kg bucket, 10,250 kg counterweight, 600 mm triple grouser shoes; Tier 4 Final