Hitachi EX2500

Series: Hitachi Shovel

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The Hitachi EX2500 belongs to the Hitachi Shovel series. The engine delivers 1,368.7 hp (970.9 kW), has 12 cylinders, with a displacement of 45,000.5 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. Ground clearance is 66.8 mm. The tank holds 3,600.3 litres. The hydraulic tank holds 2,950.4 litres. The cooling system holds 380.1 litres. The oil fill is 260.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the QSK45-C. The Hitachi Shovel series covers 18 models. Rated output within it ranges from 693.5 to 3,942.9 hp; the EX2500 sits in the lower part of that range with 1,368.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EX 1900-6 below it with 1,101.4 hp and the EX2500-6 above it with 1,419.4 hp. 347 Hitachi models across 20 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 14 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelQSK45-Ccorrect
Power1,368.7 hp (970.9 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders12correct
Displacement45,000.5 cm³correct
Aspirationturbo-charged, after-cooledcorrect
Coolant capacity380.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity260.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance66.8correct

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity2,950.4 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity3,600.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height7,040.9correct

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Hitachi EX2500 have?

The Hitachi EX2500 delivers 1,369 hp.

What engine does the Hitachi EX2500 have?

12 cylinders, 45,000 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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