EH series

DUMP TRUCK
Model Code : EH5000AC-3
Nominal Payload with Standard Equipment : 296 tonnes (326 tons)
Target Gross Machine Operating Weight : 500 000 kg
Engine : Cummins QSKTTA60-CE

Rated Power 2 125 kW (2 850 HP)

Refined engineering and advanced Hitachi AC Drive

system technology have created hauling capability
well recognized in the surface mining industry.

Well Matched: EH5000AC-3 & Excavators

Excavator
Front
Bucket
Passes

Hitachi engineered AC drives make

your hauler a more valuable asset
in your mining operation. Better
performance, higher availability, and
significant reductions in maintenance
and operating costs - result in a lower
cost per tonne and a higher return on
your investment.

High-Powered Engine

Long Frame Life

Tough Body

Strong, reliable power is provided

by the Cummins QSKTTA60-CE
engine. This U.S. Tier 2 emission
certified engine maintains a low fuel
consumption level.

A fabricated box section and

rectangular frame rail construction
provides superior resistance to
bending and torsional loads. Onepiece top and bottom flanges
eliminate cross member tie-in joints
and provide a larger exposed center
area for access to major components.

The Hitachi horizontal stiffener design

minimizes stress concentrations by
dissipating load shocks over the
entire body length. Efficiently spaced
stiffeners provide additional protection
by minimizing distances between
unsupported areas.

EX5600 -6

EX8000 -6

BH

LD

BH

LD

LD

*22.0 m3

21.0 m3

*34.0 m3

29.0 m3

40.0 m3

BH : Backhoe

The EH5000AC-3 continues to prove itself as an exceedingly capable and reliable

solution to mine applications worldwide.

AC Drive Proven Performance

& Economic Advantages

EX3600 -6

LD : Loading shovel

* : SAE, PCSA heaped capacity

AC Drive Advantage

Hitachi AC drive technology provides superior truck

performance with higher top speeds, better gradeability
and stronger electric braking. Hitachi inverter modules
provide high rigid truck controllability and efficiency. The
Hitachi AC wheel motors do not have commutators and
brushes, which improves truck performance by providing
reduced maintenance costs, higher truck availability and
higher travel speeds. These advantages result in more
productivity and lower costs per tonne. Hitachi AC drive
systems also power electric train locomotives world wide.
Water Cooling Pump

Grid Motor

AC Control
Cabinet

Grid Box
Alternator Blower
Wheel Motor Blower

Alternator

AC Wheel Motor

Hitachi Drive Control System

New Hitachi drive control system for optimal operational stability and performance as follows.
1. Slip / slide control system
If the system senses slipping or
locking of rear wheels when traveling
on slippery or frozen roads, it adjusts
the torques of the wheel motors
accordingly, bringing the truck more
stable traveling.

No slip/slide
control system

With slip/slide
control system

2. Pitch control system

If the system senses pitching when
traveling on bumpy roads or stopping
abruptly, it adjusts the torques of the
wheel motors accordingly to reduce
pitching of the truck, resulting in better
operating comfort and fewer load
spillage.

3. Side Skid control system

If the system senses oversteer or
understeer from the newly equipped
sensors, it adjusts the torques of the
wheel motors accordingly to control
the side skidding. This brings the truck
smoother movements and more stable
traveling and steering.

AC Drive Control

The AC Drive Wheel Motors

Superior Electric Braking enables the driver to stop the

truck using the electric brake pedal only with the exception of
emergencies, because the AC drive control system applies
the service brakes automatically just before the stopping,
resulting in easy machine operation and longer time between
service brake maintenance intervals.

The Hitachi Dual Path Epicyclic Planetary design provides

high efficiency and easy maintenance. Allowing the 1st (outer)
planetary carrier to travel at wheel speed provides lower
operating temperatures. Better component and lubricant
life is the result of an inverter controlled lubricant circulation
system that includes lubricant cooling and filtration.

Auto Cruise Control keeps vehicle speed constant within

the set range by limiting the minimum vehicle speed.

No pitch control system

With pitch control system

No side skid
control system

With side skid

control system

Auto Retarding Control keeps vehicle downhill speed

constant within the set range by limiting the maximum
vehicle speed.

Note: This system is designed originally to enhance pleasant driving, so please drive at a safety speed or lower, and make periodic maintenance of the haul road.

Ease of Operation

HI-TECH ROPS/FOPS Cab

The HI-TECH ROPS/FOPS cab has been equipped with a Hitachi controller
and a large centrally mounted, color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) as used in
Hitachi large sized excavators. Double wall construction of 11 gauge inner
and outer steel panels produces a more structurally sound cab. A threepoint rubber isolation-mount arrangement minimizes vibration to the operator
compartment.

Note: This image shows a monitor for optional SkyAngle at the left pillor.

Trailing Arm Suspension (Front)

THE FAST FILLING SYSTEM

Superior Suspension
The Hitachi trailing arm suspension system delivers excellent
maneuverability, even at higher speeds. The trailing arm
layout offers greater ease of servicing while improving truck
performance compared to suspended king-pin designs. The
pivot mounting of the trailing arm design allows only axial
input to the strut and allows wheel movement to the vertical
plane only.

The NEOCON strut used with the trailing arm suspension,

improves operator and component isolation, provides
better hauler stability and predictable operational control.
Locating the king-pin close to the wheel assembly and at a
slight angle results in low Dry Park Steering effort.
Development of the compressible media, NEOCON- E TM
fluid (proprietary, silicone based, environmentally friendly)
for use in the suspension strut with Helium gas, results in
an improved energy absorption (isolation) system and an
improved energy release (stability) system that responds
favorably whether traveling empty or loaded in a wide
range of ambient temperatures.

Features:
Lateral forces that act on the front wheels are minimized,
resulting in reduced tire scuffing.
Dynamic friction (side-wall force) within the strut is low
due to the features of the trailing arm suspension design,
allowing the use of a lighter strut engineered to a smaller
diameter and longer stroke.
The necessary frame bulk (horse-collar structure) needed
to mount a suspended king-pin is non-existent.
The elimination of the horse-collar member provides
greater engine access.

The trailing arm suspension design allows the front struts to

be removed and installed without removing the front brakes
or tires. This means fewer tools and less labor time are
required, resulting in less downtime and higher productivity.

Both Struts at normal height

NEOCON Strut (Front/Rear)

Helium gas
NEOCON-E TM fluid

Both struts in compression

Impact
Spindle
Each controlled by a hydraulic steering cylinder, rotates
around the king-pin and the outer end of the trailing
arm to position the wheels for steering. The spindles
are attached by one simple tie-rod.
Trailing Arm
Main suspension member to which other suspension
components are attached. The trailing arms hinge on a
cross tube that is clamped to the front of the frame.

Drivers Side Strut in compression,

other strut in extension

With no horizontal deflection

The fast filling system, provided standard on the left side

of the radiator, allows direct access at ground level for fast
feeding of coolant, grease, hydraulic oil and engine oil.
(Couplers are optional.)

1 Hydraulic oil

Neocon Strut
The energy absorption and release component of
the trailing arm suspension system. Pinned to ball
bushings at the frame and at the top of each trailing
arm to prevent bending movements from transferring
to the strut. Receives only axial input.

2 Coolant 1
3 Coolant 2
4 Grease
5 Engine oil

SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE

BODY CAPACITIES

Model . .................................... Cummins QSKTTA60-CE

Type . ...................................... 4 Cycle Diesel w/ MCR fuel system
Aspiration . .............................. 2 stage Turbocharged &
Low Temperature Aftercooled
Emission Certification .............. U.S. EPA Tier 2
Gross Power @1900 min-1 (rpm)
SAE J1995 . ....................... 2 125 kW (2 850 HP)
Net power @1900 min-1 (rpm) . .. 1 970 kW (2 640 HP)
Maximum Torque @1 500 min-1 (rpm)
SAE J1995 . ....................... 10 628N.m (1 084 kgf.m)
No. of Cylinders ..................... 16
Bore & Stroke ........................ 159 x 190 mm
Displacement .......................... 60 L
Starting ................................... 24 Volt Electric

Struck (SAE) . .......................... 148

Heaped 3:1 ............................. 185 m3
Heaped 2:1 (SAE) ................... 202 m3
Body capacity and payload subject to change based on customer
specific material density and application.

STEERING SYSTEM
Closed-center, full time hydrostatic power steering system using two
double-acting cylinders and a variable displacement piston pump.
Hitachi accumulators provide supplementary steering in accordance
with ISO 5010 (SAE J1511), supplying a constant steering rate under all
conditions. A tilt/telescopic steering wheel with 35 degrees of tilt and 57
mm telescopic travel is standard.
Turning Diameter (ISO 7457) ..................... 29.9 m

ELECTRIC DRIVE

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

HITACHI AC-Drive System

AC Control Cabinet
Rectifier
Number of units ................. 1
Rated capacity ................... 1 860 kW
Inverter
Number of units ................. 2
Rated capacity per unit ...... 1 200 kVA
Chopper
Number of units ................. 2
Rated capacity per unit ...... 1 950 kW
Equipped with reliable water cooling system Pressurized cabinet to
reduce dust. Equipped with lockable doors for safety. Equipped with
small inverters to provide Grid motors and Blower motors with adequate
AC current. Uniquely constructed for the Rigid Truck application
Alternator
Number of units....................... 1
Capacity . ................................ 2 050 kVA @ 1 900 min-1 (rpm)
Equipped with an auxiliary alternator that provides AC current to Grid
motors, Blower motors, Control cabinet coolant pump and Final dlive oil
cooling & filtrating pump. Air cooled by an AC drive blower.
AC Wheel Motor
Number of units....................... 2
Capacity per unit ..................... 920 kW
Grid Box (Electric Brake)
Number of modules ................ 6
Capacity per unit ..................... 625 kW (3 min.)
Equipped with inverter controlled variable speed cooling fan.
Axle
Planetary Ratio ........................ 41.0 : 1
Maximum Speed (Continuous)..... 56 km/h

Two (2) Hitachi three-stage, double-acting cylinders, with electronic

controlled cushioning in retraction and extension, containing dual rod
seals and urethane energized scrapers, inverted and outboard mounted.
A tandem piston pump conbines with four position electronic pilot controlled
hoist valve. The electrical controller is mounted to the shift tower.
Body Raise Travel ..................................... 58 degrees
Body Raise Time ....................................... 24 sec
Body Down Time (Float) ............................ 22 sec

BRAKE SYSTEM
Brake system complies with ISO 3450 (SAE J1473).
Electric Brake
Superior retardation to zero speed on grades is achieved through AC
wheel motors in conjunction with six Hitachi resistor grid packages.
Service brake blending occurs at speeds below 0.5 km/h.
Maximum dynamic braking (Standard) ............................ 3 750 kW
Service Brake
An all-hydraulic actuated braking system provides precise braking control
and quick system response. The system is pressure proportioned, front
to rear, for improved slippery road control.
Front Axle Dry Disc
Disc Diameter Each (2 discs/axle, 4 calipers/disc)............ 133.3 cm
Rear Axle Oil-cooled Wet Disc
Total Friction Area per Brake............................................ 75 760 cm2
Secondary
Dual independent hydraulic circuits within the service brake system
provide fully modulated reserve braking capability. Both front and
rear brakes are automatically applied when loss of supply pressure is
detected.
Parking
Two spring on, hydraulic off armature disc brake heads provide effective
parking. The braking system complies with ISO 3450 (SAE J1473).
Load/Dump Brake Apply
Through activation of a switch by the operator, a solenoid is energized,
sending full brake pressure to apply the rear Wet Disc brakes. For use
during the load and dump cycles.

TIRES
Front and Rear Rim Width (Standard)
53/80R63 . ................................................... 914 mm (36 in)
Rim Width (Optional)
965 mm (38 in)
Certain job conditions may require higher TKPH (TMPH) in order to
maintain maximum production. Hitachi recommends evaluating the job
conditions and consulting with the tire manufacturer to make proper
selection.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Twenty-four volt system. 140 ampere engine driven alternator. Four
245H52, 12 volt, heavy duty batteries connected in series/parallel.

Camera Monitoring System

Included as standard safety support equipment, an analog monitor has
been mounted to the dashboard to display live camera information of the
rear and right front area.

WEIGHTS (Approximate)
m3

Net machine weight stated below includes standard equipment. Net

machine weight changes will directly affect the Nominal Payload.
Chassis with Hoist & Body parts ................ 174 000 kg
Body .......................................................... 30 000 kg
Net Machine Weight . ................................. 204 000 kg
The Net Machine Weight specification includes operator and 100 % fuel.

SUSPENSION
Front Suspension
Independent trailing arms make up the front axle. NEOCON struts
containing energy-absorbing gas and compressible NEOCON-E TM
fluid are mounted between the trailing arms and frame. Inherent in the
NEOCON strut design is a variable damping and rebound feature.

Note:
Body parts mean assembled standard parts to the body, such as mud
guards, body pads, rock ejector bars, arm guard and fasteners.

Rear Suspension
"A" frame structure, integral with axle housing, links the drive axle to the
frame at forward center point with pin and spherical bushing. A track rod
provides lateral stability between the frame and drive axle. Heavy-duty
rear-mounted NEOCON struts containing energy-absorbing gas and
compressible NEOCON-E TM fluid suspend the drive axle from the frame.
Integral variable damping and rebound feature included.

Nominal Payload ........................................ 296 tonnes

Target GMOW . .......................................... 500 000 kg
Weight Distribution
Empty
Loaded

Front
48 %
33 %

Rear
52 %
67 %

FRAME

HI-TECH ROPS/FOPS CAB

Full fabricated box section main rails with section height tapered from
rear to front. Narrow at the rear to support the loads and wider at the
front to allow for engine accessibility. One piece top and bottom flanges
that eliminate cross member tie in joints and provide a large exposed
center area for access to major components. Large radii minimize stress
concentrations. Welded joints are oriented longitudinally to the principal
flow of stress for greater durability and more strength. New High Arch
Desigh with bolt fastened cab support brings less assembling time and
higher serviceability during engine overhaul.

New HI-TEC ROPS/FOPS Cab

ROPS complies with ISO3471 and SAE J1040-May 94, FOPS complies
with ISO3449. A three-point rubber ISO-mount arrangement to the
high-arch cross member minimizes vibration transfer to the operator
compartment. New wider cab with double full size seat available and
enough trainer's leg space brings comfortable operating and training.
Monitoring System
A new Hitachi system monitor provides display information and
diagnostics of all onboard systems and controls which include the
engine and Hitachi AC drive. Data links offer complete integration, while
a color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) clearly details machine functions.
Downtime is minimized with faster and more reliable troubleshooting
and analysis. A new Hitachi load monitoring system offers benefits such
as better equipment utilization on the jobsite, accurate unit and fleet
production results, and benchmark unit statistics against fleet results.
Cycle time, distance and cycle count can all be measured and recorded
as information that can help in developing higher productivity. The
Hitachi load monitoring system is fully integrated with the Hitachi vehicle
monitoring system and display interface, avoiding potential failure or error
common in aftermarket systems.
Display
Display Control Panel
1

3
24

22

8
4 5

26
23
1 Model
2 Drive related warning indicators
10
6
21
3 Turn signal indicator
7
4 Engine stop warning indicator
11
5 Central warning indicator
12
6 Tachometer
7 Shift lever position indicator
25
8 Hour meter
16
15
14
13
9 Hydraulic related warning indicators
19
18
17
10 Light indicators
27
20
11 Fuel gauge
20 Clock
12 Load meter
21 Speedometer (with odometer)
13 Brake /steering hydraulic oil pressure gauge
22 Engine related warning indicators
14 Wheel motor temperature gauge
23 Stop valve warning indicator
15 Coolant temperature gauge
24 AC drive system maintenance required warning indicator
16 Engine oil pressure gauge
25 Body angel indicator
17 Indicate message
26 Drive control status indicator
18 Indicate SAE code
27 Ambient temperature
19 Indicate HCM code

Bolt Fastened

SPECIFICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

BODY
An extended canopy protects service deck area. High tensile strength 400
BHN abrasion resistant alloy steel is used in thicknesses indicated below:
Floor........................................................ 16 mm
Front........................................................ 9 mm
Sides....................................................... 9 mm
Canopy drop edge................................... 6 mm
Corners .................................................. 12 mm
High strength 690 N/mm2 (100 000 psi) alloy steel
is also used for the canopy side members and floor
stiffeners. The body is rubber cushioned on the frame.
Optional Body Liners
Floor & Corners........................................................................... 12 mm
Sides & Front.............................................................................. 6 mm
Canopy drop edge...................................................................... 6 mm
Special plate thicknesses and partial plates are available.

SERVICE CAPACITIES

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Crankcase (includes filters) ....................................................... 260 L

Engine Cooling System ............................................................ 725 L
Fuel Tank (Standard) ................................................................ 2 900 L
Fuel Tank (Optional) ................................................................. 5 100 L
Hydraulic system . .................................................................... 950 L
Rear Brake cooling system . ..................................................... 170 L
Planetary Drives (L & R) ............................................................ 360 L
Front Wheels (L & R) ................................................................
24 L
Control Cabinet Cooling System ..............................................
59 L
Main Accumulator .................................................................... 2 X 70 L
Windshield Washer ..................................................................
20 L

GENERAL

PERIMETER VISIBILITY (STANDARD)

The addition of mirrors and cameras to the base model make the truck compliant to the perimeter viewing requirement of standards ISO 5006 and ISO 14401.
Mirror

Camera

Monitor

MACHINE LIGHTS

AC drive system
Auto cruise control
Auto retarding control
Automatic lubrication system (Lincoln)
Battery isolation switch
Body prop cable
Control cabinet pressurized/liquid
cooled/ lockable
Deck mounted muffler
Deck mounted stone guards
Diagonal front stairway
Electric controlled hoist system
Electric horns (4)
Emergency ladders (2)
Engine access ladders (2)
Engine shutdown switch
Beside engine (2)
Ground level, on bumper (1)
Inside rear axle (1)
Fan and belt guards
Fan clutch
Fast fluid filling system
Fast fuel filling system provision
Final drive lubricant cooling
Final drive lubricant filtration

Backup lights (2)

Clearance lights (4)
Combination stop and tail lights (2)
Deck lights (2)
Diagonal front stairway light

Front view mirror, LHS/RHS

Fuel/Water separator
Fuel tank, 2 900 L
Ground level battery box
Ground level relay box
IGBT controlled blower fan motors (2)
IGBT controlled final drive lubricant
motor (1)
IGBT controlled grid fan motors (6)
Load weighing system
NEOCON suspension struts
Rear view camera
Rear view mirrors (4)
Rims, 36 inch
Side view camera (RHS)
Suction port shut off valve at hydraulic
tank
Supplementary front braking system,
accumulators
Supplementary rear braking system,
accumulators
Supplementary steering system,
accumulators
Tow hooks, front
Tow lugs, rear

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary dump connection
Auxiliary steer connection
Body liners (400BHN)
Body prop pins
Body sizes **
Cold weather package **
Communication system (alternative) *
GPRS communication system
Satellite data transmitting system
Fast fluid filling system couplers
Fast fuel filling system coupler
Fuel tank, 5 100 L
Full size operator's seat, air suspension
& 6 position, with 3-point, 50 mm
width seat belt
Full size trainer's seat, air suspension
& 6 position, with 2-point, 50 mm
width seat belt

CAB
Front view mirror (LHS)
Front view mirror (RHS)

Side view mirrors (LHS)

Side view mirror and camera (RHS)

Rear view camera

Camera monitor

SKYANGLE (OPTIONAL PERIPHERAL VISION SUPPORT SYSTEM)

The SkyAngle feature is available to significantly increase peripheral vision around the dump truck by providing synthesized multiple images captured by
cameras specificatlly positioned at 4 locations around the truck. The feature displays camera views on a single monitor to allow operators an auxiliary
means of checking for ground level obstacles.

Air conditioner
AM-FM radio
Auxiliary outlet, 12 volt
Camera monitor
Engine shutdown switch
Heater and defroster
Integral ROPS/FOPS cab
LCD system monitor
Load and dump brake switch

Engine compartment lights (2)

Halogen headlights (8)
Payload external indicators, 2 locations
of 2 lights each
Rear axle compartment light

Override switch
Seat with 2-point, 50 mm width seat belt
Full size operator's seat, air suspension
& 6 position
Regular size trainer's seat, mechanical
& adjustable
Tinted safety glass, with roll-down
windows
12 volt accessory connection

Halogen front tire lights (2)

Heated mirrors
HID headlights (8)
Loadweight displays (2)
Rims, 38 inch
SkyAngle (peripheral vision support
system)
Sound attenuation package **
Spare rim
Tire guards (2)
Trolley assist configulation **
WIU (Wireless Interface Unit) *
* : The availability of the system depends
on licensing regulations in each country.
Please contact Hitachi dealer for more
information.
** : Engineered on request

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WEIGHT

Body liners (400BHN) plates including floor & corners (12 mm thicknesses),
sides & front and canopy drop edge (6 mm thicknesses) . ........................ 9 300 kg
5 100 L fuel tank with 100 % fuel (additional weight to the standard tank
with 100 % fuel) . ................................................................................... 2 200 kg
Loadweight displays (2) ............................................................................ 150 kg
Tire guards (2) .......................................................................................... 190 kg

INDICATORS AND GAUGES SHOWN ON MONITOR DISPLAY

AC drive system maintenance required
warning indicator
Ambient temperature
Body angel indicator
Brake/steering hydraulic oil pressure
gauge
Central warning indicator
Clock
Coolant temperature gauge
Drive control status indicator
Drive related warning indicators
Engine oil pressure gauge
Engine related warning indicators
Engine stop warning indicator
Fuel gauge

Hour meter
Hydraulic related warning indicators
Indicate HCM code
Indicate message
Indicate SAE code
Light indicators
Load meter
Model
Shift lever position indicator
Speedometer (with odometer)
Stop valve warning indicator
Tachometer
Turn signal indicator
Wheel motor temperature gauge
Unit: mm

9 600
9 790

DIMENSIONS

14 500

51

6 370
Widerange view

Midrange view

Closerange view

10

Right & left side views showing near front

tires (available on neutral or forward only)

7 790

4 480

6 500
15 510

11

970

1 840

6 710

6 620

7 410

2 730

8 150

1 010

4 940
Widerange view + rear view

8 490

2 570
5 610
8 660

Before using a machine with a satellite communication system, please make sure that
the satellite communication system complies with local regulations, safety standards
and legal requirements. If not so, please make modifications accordingly.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

www.hitachi-c-m.com

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Illustrations and photos show the standard models, and may or may not include optional equipment,
accessories, and all standard equipment with some differences in color and features.
Before use, read and understand the Operators Manual for proper operation.

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