| Make | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | EX3600, EX3600-6 |
| Weight | 360t |
The Hitachi EX3600 is a real powerhouse in the mining world – this is an excavator that’s built for massive-scale production in the toughest open-cut mining conditions you can imagine. It’s in the 350-360 tonne weight class, and just about the only time you won’t see it paired with a rig is when it’s off getting serviced.
Under the bonnet (so to speak) you’ll find the same high-power diesel engines that power its smaller cousin, plus Hitachi’s top-of-the-line hydraulic tech. That means you get all the digging force you need, plus some silky-smooth controls to make the whole shebang feel like a breeze. Big buckets + small cycle times = instant productivity boost!
Rust doesn’t seem to be much of an issue for this one either – the EX3600’s got all the structural reinforcement, track system and swing bits you’d need to get it through the meanest of mining environments day after day.
Inside the cabin things are nice and roomy, with all the controls, displays and comfort features you’d need to get through one of those long shifts without losing your cool. Plus with built-in monitoring systems and all that other good stuff, the EX3600 really is the go-to for big mining fleets where every tonne counts.
