Are there any problems with a Hitachi excavator?

Discussion in ‘ Excavators ‘ started by Aaron Prasad, Mar 3, 2013 . Hi, my father had bought a Hitachi EX200-2 excavator and from the very start we have had problems with it. The machine has a Manual regulator installed so it’s a manual machine now and all the electrical wires that were present before has been removed before we bought it.

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Why does my Hitachi ex200-2 engine give black smoke?

At the start the hydraulics are good but not too power- full (A little bit fast) but after nearly 10 to 30 minutes of operation the hydraulics slows down and engines makes a sound like it’s giving up and gives black smoke. Thanks for your help….really appreciate your comments….

Are there any problems with the Hitachi ex200-2?

The machine has a Manual regulator installed so it’s a manual machine now and all the electrical wires that were present before has been removed before we bought it. The problem with the machine is that at start it operates well but after nearly 10 minutes all the hydraulic operations become slow and powerless.

Is there an excavator that does not swing?

yes this is the only function that does not work. Yes the large lines do get tight with pressure with i try to swing. Yes we have removed the motor from the drive gear and the machine can be pushed around while it is removed. The smallest lines are for swing brake. It will connect to a solenoid to control it. Check for power to the solenoid.

Why is my Komatsu PC 200lc-8 grinding noise?

There is a plate on the base of the house under the boom foot with two bolts in it. It is not unheard of for the slewing bearing to wear out as you stated. I usually use a dial indicator and check the up and down play in the bearing. Run the bucket to full dump, the stick all the way out and boom up off the ground slightly.

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Hi, I have a Hitachi EX100-3 excavator that is overheating after 30-40 min work in around 35 degrees celcius temperatures. It seems to be ok with light work on cooler days but pretty bad on these hotter days. After pulling the radiator out and having it cleaned I decided to check the water pump while the radiator was out.

Why is my excavator 3046t engine not working?

The turbocharger is loose or the clamps and bolts on the turbocharger are loose. Correctly position the turbocharger and tighten the clamps and bolts. The inlet manifold is cracked, loose or the flange is distorted. The inlet manifold must be repaired or replaced.

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Loss of hydraulic power. Cat Mechanic turned up main hydraulic pressure relief valve but didn’t help. New fuel filters and checked fuel hoses for restriction, none found. Put gauge on manifold and get only 2.5-3 psi of boost with high RPM’s and hydraulics bottomed out.

What causes an excavator water cooler to overheat?

Also get yourself a heat gun (infa red thermometer) to check the hydraulic oil temp at the cooler. Hot hydraulics cause the the water temps to climb. In those temps on an excavator, the air flow is critical.

Are there any problems with a Hitachi excavator?