Sumitomo SH480LHD-5
Series: Sumitomo Hydraulic Excavator
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Sumitomo Hydraulic Excavator SH100 to SH870: reading the SH number and the dash generation, 60 to 397 kW, 11.5 to 80.1 t operating weight, the dash level sets the emissions tier
The "Sumitomo Hydraulic Excavator" bucket on SpecCodex covers 40 live-listed models from the Japanese crawler-excavator family. The code follows a clear pattern: "SH" plus a number (100, 120, 130, 160, 200, 220…) names the size class, while a hyphenated digit such as "-2", "-3" or "-5" marks the production generation, referred to by the maker as the "dash" level.
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Each new dash generation at Sumitomo lines up with a new emissions tier: older dash levels met EU Stage IIIA or EPA Tier III, while current lines (dash-6/-7) reach EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V with a diesel particulate filter and SCR aftertreatment. Models without a dash digit, such as the plain SH200 in this bucket, are usually older or export-market versions outside that scheme.
The recorded spread: engine output 60 to 397 kW, operating weight 11,480 to 80,100 kg, displacement 2,900 to 15,700 cm³. For a subset of models, 4- to 6-cylinder engines and torque figures of 294 to 539 Nm are also on file.
For a used machine, the dash generation drives the service checklist: newer dash generations with DPF/SCR need their regeneration cycles and AdBlue system checked, while older dash-2/3 machines call for a closer look at the hydraulic pump, valve block, and undercarriage for leaks and wear.
In short: the SH number is the size class, the dash digit is the generation and, indirectly, the emissions tier. Only the nameplate confirms it — the model name alone does not.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sumitomo Hydraulic Excavator, — Sumitomo SH330-5/SH350-5 Datenblatt, — Sumitomo SH145X-6 Datenblatt (Tier 4), — KHL Group: The latest excavator generation
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | AH-6UZ1XYSScorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 367.1 hp (270 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,950 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 9,840.4 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 542.5 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 46,700 kgcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 720.4 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 363 barcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 5.8 kW/t (270 kW / 46.7 t)
Stronger than 90% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,650 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Sumitomo SH480LHD-5 have?
The Sumitomo SH480LHD-5 delivers 367 hp.
How much does the Sumitomo SH480LHD-5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 46,700 kg.
What engine does the Sumitomo SH480LHD-5 have?
6 cylinders, 9,840 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.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
SH100-2
SH120-2
SH120-3
SH125X-3
SH130-5
SH135X-3
SH135XU-3B
SH160-5
SH200
SH200-2
SH200-3
SH200HD-3
Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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