Hitachi EH5000AC-3
Hitachi’s 300-tonne-class AC-drive truck
The Hitachi EH5000AC-3 is a diesel-electric haul truck in the 296-tonne class, using Hitachi’s own AC drive system and designed to pair with EX-series shovels.
+Strengths
- In-house AC drive and control systems
- Hybrid trolley capability
- Matched to Hitachi shovels
−Watch-outs
- Smaller global fleet than Cat or Komatsu equivalents
Overview
The Hitachi EH5000AC-3 is Hitachi's largest haul truck. It uses AC drive technology developed within the Hitachi group, which also builds electric motors and power electronics for railways and industry.
Features
Hitachi's drive includes slip and slide control, pitch control and electric retarding. The truck has been used in trolley-assist trials and is designed to work with Hitachi's EX5600 and EX8000 hydraulic mining shovels.
Note: the photo on this page shows a Hitachi mining excavator loading haul trucks, as no freely licensed photo of the EH5000AC-3 itself was available.
Hitachi EH5000AC-3 specifications
| Rated payload | ≈296 t (326 US tons) |
|---|---|
| Gross power | ≈2,013 kW (2,700 hp) |
| Drive | Hitachi AC drive |
| Typical loading tool | Hitachi EX5600 / EX8000 shovels |
Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Hitachi. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.
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