However, what is more interesting is… The Hitachi model 6 has the longest reach, highest digging height, strongest digging force and the largest buckets in it class. (Which just keep getting bigger and bigger..)

Below is the EX2600 which we looked at today on day two of Bauma 2013.

The engine rated power:   1,119kw

Operating weight:              254,000kg

Bucket digging force:        830kN