The Tata Hitachi EX 2600-6 is a 260-ton mining hydraulic excavator for high-volume bulk excavation, mass overburden removal, and continuous loading at India’s toughest mine sites. It features a Cummins QSKTA50-CE turbocharged diesel engine at 1,800 rpm producing about 1,500 HP, allowing uninterrupted deep pit dig-and-load cycles at large open-cast mines. Weighing approximately 260000 kg, it offers excellent stability for large bucket loading on active mining benches. The bucket capacity is 17. 0 m, allowing rapid loading of the biggest haul trucks with minimal passes per cycle. The maximum digging depth is about 8. 25 m in backhoe configuration, suitable for the deepest bench profiles in Indian open-pit coal and mineral mines. Multiple variable-displacement axial piston pumps provide smooth hydraulic performance and quick cycle times under heavy load. An ergonomic cab with suspension seating, climate control, and a multifunction display helps reduce operator fatigue during long shifts. Greater bucket capacity and quicker cycles lower the cost per tonne moved compared to smaller machines.
