Earthmoving Machines
Hitachi EX8000-7BH Excavator (2025)
Explore the Hitachi EX8000-7BH, a massive hydraulic excavator designed for ultra-heavy-duty mining in South Africa. Get detailed specs, pricing, and operational insights for this 851-ton machine.
Model + price
- Model
- Hitachi EX8000-7BH
- Price range
- R 20 640 000 - R 30 960 000
Market price score
10/10
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Signals
- Demand
- HIGH
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 851000
Years produced
2025–present
The -7 series represents the latest generation, with the EX8000-7BH being a current production model.
Key specs
- Operating Weight
- 851,000 kg
- Engine Model
- 2 x Cummins QSK60
- Gross Engine Power
- 2 x 1,450 kW (1,944 HP)
- Bucket Capacity (BH)
- 45 m³ (approx.)(est.)
- Max Digging Depth
- 8.5 - 9.5 m (approx.)(est.)
- Max Reach at Ground Level
- 20 - 22 m (approx.)(est.)
- Swing Speed
- 3.0 - 3.5 rpm (approx.)(est.)
- Track Shoe Width
- 1,500 mm (approx.)(est.)
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 14,000 - 15,000 litres (approx.)(est.)
- Hydraulic System Flow
- Multiple pumps, high flow rate
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