D A E W O O H Y D R A U L I C E X C A V A T O R

Operating Weight :
5,250kg(11,576 lb)
STD Bucket Capacity :
PCSA 0.176m3(0.23 cu yd)
CECE 0.15m3(0.196 cu yd)
Rated Engine Power
DIN NET 40.5kW(55PS)/2,200rpm
SAE NET 40.5kW(54.2HP)/2,200rpm
DAEWOO Opening a New Era of
Excavator SOLAR 55
The SOLAR 55 is the product of Daewoo Heavy Industry’s commitment to building the most
comprehensive hydraulic excavator in the world. It is built on the company’s half-century of
experience and expertise in the field of heavy machinery. The SOLAR 55 is creating a new standard
for hydraulic excavators by featuring more power, greater operator comfort and maximum work
performance.
Maximum work performance

Swing
90 50 boom
The boom of
the SOLAR 55
can swing 50
to the left and
90 to the right.
This allows for working close to objects
such as walls or along road sides.

Superior work
performance
As a result of the advanced hydraulic
system, the functional movements are
fast yet smooth. Because of the
improved operator comfort, work
performance is maximized during long
hours of operation.

Highest dig force in its

weight class
The SOLAR 55 has over
3,265kgf(7,198 lb) of digging force with
a standard 0.176m3 (0.23 cu yd)
bucket for maximum productivity.

Powerful, low-RPM,
high-output engine
The Isuzu A-4JBI engine generates
high horsepower(55PS) output at a
very low RPM setting. This creates a
very long life engine while reducing
fuel consumption and outside noise
levels.
 ,
Operator s Station
Spacious Room For Operator’s Comfort And Safety

Ergonomics for maximum

operator convenience
Lockout device
for controls
We designed the
tilting safety lock
lever over the left
control console for
easy access and
safety.

Comfortable
operating space
Increased sound
deadening materials
throughout the entire
structure of the cab
creates one of the
quietest work
stations available.
Visibility and air
circulation have
been improved through the use of larger glass
surface areas.

Low effort
operating
levers
Superior lever
design allows fine
feathering control
with extremely
low-effort operator
movements.

Foot rest
Central control panel design
The operator can monitor A foot rest
the SOLAR 55 with a single has been
glance at the easy to read added to provide
the best posture so
control panel.
that the operator will
remain comfortable
during long hours of
operation.
 Easy access for maintenance
High quality air cleaner
assembly
The air cleaner design yields
maximum filtration protection yet
simple and easy access for
normal maintenance.
Variable piston pump
The variable piston pump
automatically controls the flow
of oil depending on the type of
work the machine is performing.
This allows proportional
distribution of power and speed
for any type of digging or
traveling.
Improved access to Larger starter motor
hydraulic components For a larger, heavy-duty motor
All fittings have been improved is standard for quicker/easier
in design and materials to yield engine start-up.
the highest durability and
longest life on the market. New
larger access covers allow quick
and easy hydraulic component
inspections and maintenance.
Technical Data

Engine Cylinders Q'TY Bore Rod Dia Stroke

Model ........................ ISUZU, A-4JB1 Boom 1 110 55 720(4.3" 2.2" 28.3")
Type .......................... Water-cooled, 4-cycle, Arm 1 85 55 840(3.3" 2.2" 33.1")
4-cylinder in line, direct injection Bucket 1 85 55 600(3.3" 2.2" 23.6")
Boom swing 1 80 40 496(3.2" 1.6" 19.5")
type, diesel engine.
Dozer 1 110 60 184(4.3" 2.2" 7.2")
Rated flywheel horse power
DIN 6271, net ....................... 40.5 kW (55PS)at 2,200rpm
SAE J1349, net ..................... 40.5 kW (54.2HP)at, 2,200 rpm
Hydraulic Filters
All hydraulic circuits have high-quality hydraulic filters for protection
Piston displacement ................ 2,771cc (169 cu.in)
against oil contamination and longer life of hydraulic components.
Maximum torque ..................... 18kgf.m(Nm, 176.5Nm)
Suction filter is built in suction line, and 10 full-flow filter in return
130.2lbf.ft)at 1,600rpm
circuit.
Bore and Stroke ..................... 93 mm 102 mm (3.66" 4.0")
Starting System ...................... 12 V electric motor
Batteries ............................... 12 V 100 AH
Swing Mechanism
High-torque, axial pistion high speed motor runs in oil. Swing
circle is a single-row, shear type ball bearing with
Hydraulic System
induction-hardened internal gear. Internal gear and pinion gear
2 variable displacement axial piston tandem type pumps,
immersed in lubricant.
2 gear pumps and control valve (10-spool) of section block
A two position swing lock secures the upper structure for transportation.
construction.
Swing speed .......................... 0 to 10 rpm
This original design enables both independendent and combined
operations of all function, joystick control type.
Main pumps ........................... 2 variable displacement axial
Drive
Fully hydrostatic, each track is driven by an independent,
piston pumps
high-torque, axial piston motor through planetary reduction
Gear pumps
gears.
Pressure setting .................... 206 bar (2,986 psi, 210 kg/cm2)
2 travel levers provide smooth travel or counterrotation upon demand.
177 bar (2,559 psi, 180 kg/cm2)
Travel speed (High/Low) .............. 3.8/2.1km/h
Max. oil flow ................................. 2 55 / min
(2.4/1.3mph)
(2 14.5us gpm
Maximum traction
2 12.1uk gpm)
force ............................................. 4,800kgf(10,584 lbf)
Pilot pump ...................................... Gear pump
Gradeability ................................... 30 (58%)continuous
Pressure setting .......................... 29.4bar(428.6psi, 30kg/cm2)
Max.oil flow .................................. 14.3 / min(3.8US gpm, 3.1UK gpm)
Brake
Relief Valve Settings Two oil disc brake on final drive input shafts. Spring applied
Main relief valves .......................... 206 bar (2,986psi, 210kgf/cm2) hydraulically released, when machine is stationary, brakes are
177 bar (2,559psi, 180kgf/cm2) set automatically. when machine is stationary, brakes are set
Overload relief valve automatically. Operating either travel lever disengages brakes.
Boom circuit .................................. 245 bar (3,555psi, 250kgf/cm2)
Arm circuit ..................................... 245 bar (3,555psi, 250kgf/cm2) Controls. 2 Implement Levers
Bucket circuit ................................ 245 bar (3,555psi, 250kgf/cm2) Pilot Pressure control type. Right lever is for boom and bucket
Swing motor control, left lever is for swing and arm control.
relief valve ................................... 196 bar (2,844psi, 200kgf/cm2) Max. control force ......................... 0.6kgf(1.32 lbf)
Travel brake valves ....................... 226 bar (3,270psi, 230kgf/cm2)
Arm roll-out Forward Boom Lower
Hydraulic Cylinders
Swing Bucket
Cushion Mechanism is provided for boom cylinder to assure shock free Right Roll-in

operation and extend life of cylinder.

Swing Bucket
Left Roll-out

Arm roll-in Reverse Boom Raise

Technical Data

2 Travel Levers Final drives(each) ....................... 1.1 0.29 0.242

Mechanical type. Independent drive at each track allows counter- Hydraulic tank ............................... 90 23.8 19.8
rotation of the tracks
Safety
Super Structure Revolving Frame Swing lock and boom swing lock for long-distance travel and
A deep, full-reinforced box section. Heavy-gauge steel plates transportation
used for ruggedness. Safety glass windows
Electric type horn
Operator’s Cab
Spring-set / hydraulic-released disc type travel parking brake.
A roomy, independent, shock and noise-free operator’s cab, 4 side
Main relief valves. Make-up valves.
safety glass windows give all-round visibility.
Overload relief valves. Hydraulic brake valves.
Front window slides up to be openable fully and right window side
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
opens for ventilation.
Monitor for before starting(Engine oil level, engine coolant level and
hydraulic oil level).
Undercarriage
Monitor for during operation(Engine oil pressure, engine coolant
Tractor type undercarriage. Heavy-duty track frame, all-welded
temperature, alternator charge, air cleaner clogging and fuel
stress-relieved structure.
minimum level).
Top grade materials used for toughness. Side frames are
Alarm buzzer(Engine oil pressure and engine coolant temperature).
welded, securely and rigidly, to the track frame. Liftetime-lubricated
Working lights pilot lamp.
track rollers, idlers with floating seals.
Lever lock
Track shoes of induction-hardened rolled alloy with triple grousers.
Specially heat-treated connecting pins.
Hydraulic track adjusters with shock-absorbing recoil springs. Standard Equipment
Types of Shoes Cab
Number of rollers and Shoes(Each Side) All-weather steel cab with all-round visibility.
Upper roller .................................... 1 Safety glass windows. Wide screen wiper. Sliding side window.
Lower rollers .................................. 5 Lockable door. Deluxe seat. Lever lock. And Air conditioner.
Track shoes ................................... 39
Overall track length ...................... 2,546mm(8'4") Instrument panel
Ground pressure ........................... 0.294bar(4.28psi) Engine coolant temperature gauge. Electric hourmeter. Fuel meter.
0.30kgf/cm2 Monitor for before starting(engine oil level, engine coolant level and
Shoe width ..................................... 400mm(15.8") hydraulic oil level). Monitor for during operation(Engine oil pressure,
engine coolant temperature, alternator charge, air cleaner clogging and
Weight fuel minimum level).
SOLAR55 (Operating weight) .......... 5,200 kg (11,464lb) Alarm buzzer(Engine oil pressure and engine coolant temperature).
Major component weight Working lights pilot lamp.
kg lb
Miscellaneous
Arm .............................................. 123 271
Car stereo. Electric type horn. Ashtray. Swing lock. Breaker piping.
Boom ........................................... 270 595
Counter weight. Lockable and one-touchable machine cover.
Super-structure ........................... 2,200 4,850
Precleaner. Battery. Grease gun, Fuel filler pump.
Counter weight ............................ 286 630

Service Refill Capacities Optional Equipment

Buckets
Liter US gal UK gal
Rubber track
Fuel tank .......................... 120 31.7 26.4
Cooling system ............................. 12 3.17 2.64
Backhoe Attachment
Lubrication Boom and arm are of all welded, low stress, fullbox section
Engine oil ..................................... 8 2.4 2.0 design. Bucket of all welded, high-strength steel structure.
Swing drive ................................... 1.5 0.4 0.3
Lifting Capacities

BOOM : 3.1m(10'2")
ARM : 1.50m(4'9")
BUCKET : STD
B
GROUND LINE
SHOE : 400mm(1'4")
CENTERLINE OF ROTATION
: RATING OVER FRONT
: RATING OVER SIDE OR 360 DEGREE

Without Dozer
Metric 3.1m Boom, 1.5m Arm (unit : kg) Feet 10'2" Boom, 4'9" Arm (unit : lb)
A (m) 1 2 3 4 5 MAX. REACH A (ft) 5' 10' 15' MAX. REACH
B (m) A(m)
4 1,230 892 712 708 4,730 B (ft) A(ft)
3 1,240 893 808 637 842 582 5,310 15' 1,670 1,500 16'1"
2 1,270 888 918 619 788 523 5.560
10' 1,930 1,590 1,790 1,190 18'04"
1 1,830 1,270 1,250 835 894 593 768 506 5,620
0(ground) 1,360 1,360 1,890 1,210 1,230 811 880 580 788 519 5,490 5' 4,180 2,700 2,250 1,490 1,690 1,110 18'42"
-1 1,560 1,560 1,890 1,210 1,210 793 883 583 873 576 5,130
0(ground) 4,060 2,610 2,190 1,440 1,870 1,230 17'15"
-2 3,420 3,420 3,110 2,260 1,900 1,210 1,220 807 1,070 713 4,490
-3 2,710 2,340 1,740 1,150 3,330 -5' 6,690 6,690 4,070 2,620 2,580 1,710 13'93"

With Dozer (Short Blade)

Metric 3.1m Boom, 1.5m Arm (unit : kg) Feet 10'2" Boom, 4'9" Arm (unit : lb)
A (m) 1 2 3 4 5 MAX. REACH A (ft) 5' 10' 15' MAX. REACH
B (m) A(m)
4 1,280 890 1,380 708 4,730 B (ft) A(ft)
3 1,305 910 808 637 1,211 582 5,310 15' 1,670 1,500 16'1"
2 1,320 888 918 619 1,158 523 5,560
10' 1,930 1,590 1,900 1,190 18'04"
1 1,830 1,270 1,280 835 1,070 593 941 506 5,620
0(ground) 2,320 1,210 1,550 811 1,220 580 1,060 519 5,490 5' 4,270 2,700 2,620 1,490 2,120 1,110 18'42"
-1 1,560 1,560 2,570 1,210 1,730 793 1,300 583 1,280 576 5,130
0(ground) 5,450 2,610 3,180 1,440 2,690 1,230 17'15"
-2 3,200 2,560 3,110 2,260 2,400 1,210 1,550 807 1,480 713 4,490
-3 2,710 2,340 1,760 1,150 3,330 -5' 6,690 6,690 4,560 2,620 3,400 1,710 13'93"

With Dozer (Long Blade)

Metric 3.1m Boom, 1.5m Arm (unit : kg) Feet 10'2" Boom, 4'9" Arm (unit : lb)
A (m) 1 2 3 4 5 MAX. REACH A (ft) 5' 10' 15' MAX. REACH
B (m) A(m)
4 1310 815 1,410 708 4,730 B (ft) A(ft)
3 1340 915 808 637 1,230 582 5,310 15' 1,670 1,500 16'1"
2 1330 888 918 619 970 523 5,560
10' 1,930 1,590 1,900 1,190 18'04"
1 1,830 1,270 1,280 835 1,070 593 941 506 5,620
0(ground) 1,360 1,360 2,320 1,210 1,550 811 1,220 580 1,060 519 5,490 5' 4,270 2,700 2,620 1,490 2,120 1,110 18'42"
-1 1,560 1,560 2,570 1,210 1,730 793 1,300 583 1,280 576 5,130
0(ground) 5,450 2,610 3,180 1,440 2,690 1,230 17'15"
-2 3,110 2,260 3,110 2,260 2,400 1,210 1,550 807 1,480 713 4,490
-3 2,710 2,340 1,760 1,150 3,330 -5' 6,690 6,690 4,560 2,620 3,400 1,710 13'93"

1. Load point is the back of the bucket. 2. Rated loads are based on hydraulic capacity. 3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hyd. Capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.
Working ranges

20 6

18
5
16

14
4
12

10 3
D
8

6 2 E

4
1
2

0 0
-2 B
A
-4 -1

-6 F

-2 C
-8

-10
-3
-12

-4
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (m)

22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 (ft)

Boom Length 3,100mm(10'2")

Arm Length 1,500mm(4'9")

Max. Digging Reach A 6,100mm(20')

Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level B 6,000mm(19'8")

Max. Digging Depth C 3,890mm(12'8")

Max. Digging Height D 5,330mm(17'6")

Min. Dumping Height E 3,630mm(11'11")

Max. Vertical Wall Digging Height F 3,025mm(9'11")

 D A E W O

Specifications
Dimensions

Unit : mm(ft.in)
1,840(6'4") 5,940(19'6")
1,550(5'1")
2,565(8'5")
350(1'2")

700(2'4")
1,480(4'8") 2,546(8'4")
400(1'4")
1,925(6'4")

General Specifications
Swing Mechanism
Operating Weight 5,250kg (11,576 lb) Max. Swing Speed 10 rpm
Rear Swing Radius 1,550 mm (5'1")
Bucket
Heaped Capacity PCSA 0.176m3 (0.23 cu yd) Maneuverability
Range CECE 0.150m3 (0.196 cu yd) Ground Pressure 0.294 kg/cm2 (4.28 psi)
Travel Speed (high/low) 3.8/2.1 kph (2.4/1.3 mph)
Engine
Gradeability 58%(30 )
Model ISUZU DIESEL ENGINE A-4JB1
Ground Clearance 350mm (1'2")
DIN NET 40.5kW(55PS)/2,200 rpm
Rated Output
SAE NET 40.5kW(54.2HP)/2,200 rpm Digging Force
Max. Torque / rpm 130.2 lbf.ft(176.5Nm)1,600 rpm Bucket 33.2 KN (7,198 lbf)
Arm 26.4 KN (5,710 lbf)
Hydraulic System
Variable displacement axial piston Transport Dimensions
Type
pump Overall Length 5,940 mm (19'6")
Pressure 206 bar (2,986 psi) Overall Width 1,925 mm (6'4")
Delivery 2 55 /min (2 14.5 us gal/min) Overall Height (Cabin) 2,565 mm (8'5")
Main
Q'ty 2
Pumps Track
Type Gear
Overall Length 2,546 mm (8'4")
Pressure 180 bar (2,559 psi)
Overall Width 1,880 mm (6'2")
Delivery 40.26 / min (10.6 us gal/min)
Shoe Width 400 mm (1'3") triple grouser shoe
Q'ty 1
Type Gear Capacities
Pilot Pressure 29.4 bar (428.6 psi) Fuel Tank 120 (31.7 US gal)
Pump Delivery 14.3 / min (3.8 us gal/min) Hydraulic Tank 90 (23.8 US gal)
Q'ty 1 These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications and features in this catalog are subject to change without prior notice.
In some cases the photographs in this catalog show optional equipment. EC 0017 (99.09)

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