Durability marks out Hidromek’s 500 LCHD excavator

Durability and performance for work and operator comfort are the hallmarks of Hidromek’s 500 LCHD crawler excavator.

October 18, 2022

Hidromek’s 500 LCHD has a more durable structure and offers high performance and long-life

Improvements have been made in arm and boom structure, undercarriage and attachment groups by using more durable materials for the H4 Series. The 500 LCHD has a more durable structure and offers high performance and long-life that are essential for long hours on duty in marble quarries, mines and large construction sites.

The 52,000kg 500 LCHD with its Pentagon-type chassis is powered by a stage V-EU certified ISUZU-6UZ1X engine producing 270kW at 2000 rpm. Travel is fully hydrsostatic.

The hydraulic system incorporates double variable displacement axial piston pumps with a maximum flow rate of 2 x 376 litres per min.

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