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Hitachi EX270
The Hitachi EX270 is a track excavator built by Hitachi. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1989. It is known in the North American used market. About 100% of units have an enclosed cab, 14% of those with air conditioning. Units are highly standardised (consistency score 88). Typical hours at resale: 2,000–5,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Type | Track Excavators |
| Category | Hydraulic Excavator, Track |
| Size class | 20-30 t |
| Built around | 1989 |
| Used-market presence | known |
| Hours at resale | 2,000–5,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 100% of units |
| Air conditioning | 14% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 88 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | EROPS 86% EROPS w AC 14% |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics | Standard 93% Auxiliary 7% |
| Grouser | Double 72% Triple 28% |
| Track type | Steel 100% |
Other Hitachi EX270 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi EX270LC2 | 20-30 t | — | rare | — |
| Hitachi EX270LC | 20-30 t | 1993 | common | 100% |
| Hitachi EX270-5 | 20-30 t | 1999 | rare | — |
| Hitachi EX270LC5 | 20-30 t | 1999 | common | 100% |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 225 | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 1980 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 320CL | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 2004 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 320L | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 1994 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 320BL | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 1998 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 325L | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 1994 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 325BL | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 1998 | very common | 100% |
| Kobelco SK210LC | Kobelco | 20-30 t | 2004 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 225B | Caterpillar | 20-30 t | 1988 | common | 100% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.