Earthmoving Machines
Hitachi EX1200 Excavator (2025)
Explore the Hitachi EX1200, a powerful 120-ton class excavator designed for large-scale mining, quarrying, and heavy construction in South Africa. Get detailed specs, typical pricing, and operational insights.
Model + price
- Model
- Hitachi EX1200
- Price range
- R 8 000 000 - R 12 000 000
Signals
- Type
- Excavator
- Demand
- HIGH
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 117000
Years produced
2020–2020 (est.)
- Dash-7 Series (Current): 2020–present (est.) — Introduced with enhanced engine technology for emissions compliance, improved hydraulics, and advanced operator features. Continues to be refined.
The EX1200 model has seen continuous evolution, with significant updates typically aligning with emissions regulations and technological advancements in hydraulics and operator interfaces. The 2025 model would fall under the latest generation.
Key specs
- Year range
- 2025
- Operating Weight
- Approx. 117,000 kg (117 tonnes)
- Engine Power (Gross)
- Approx. 567 kW (760 hp) (est.)
- Bucket Capacity (Standard)
- 6.5 - 7.5 m³ (rock bucket) (est.)
- Max. Digging Depth
- Approx. 8.0 - 8.5 m (est.)
- Max. Reach at Ground Level
- Approx. 13.0 - 14.0 m (est.)
- Swing Speed
- Approx. 5.0 - 6.0 rpm (est.)
- Travel Speed (High)
- Approx. 3.0 - 4.0 km/h (est.)
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South Africa market estimates. Actual value depends on condition, hours, attachments, and demand.