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Kato HD400VII to HD513MRIII specifications

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Kato HD400VII to HD513MRIII: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
HD400VII	Gross Power 81.9 hp Operating Weight 23,149 lb
HD450VII	Gross Power 87.2 hp Operating Weight 25,574 lb
HD512	Net Power 87 hp Operating Weight 26,200 lb
HD512E	Gross Power 88.6 hp Operating Weight 26,235 lb
HD512III	Net power (ISO) 68 kW at2050rpm Operating weight — standard configuration 12,100 kg
HD513MR	Gross Power 91.2 hp Operating Weight 29,101 lb
HD513MRIII	Gross Power 91.2 hp Operating Weight 29,101 lb

HD400VII to HD513MRIII specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Kato	HD400VII to HD513MRIII	7	HD400VII, HD450VII, HD512, HD512E, HD512III, HD513MR, and 1 more

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Max Cutting Height	25.96 ft	27.33 ft	27.5 ft	27.5 ft	27.5 ft	28.25 ft	28.25 ft
Max Loading Height	18.21 ft	19.59 ft	8.14 ft	19.72 ft	19.72 ft	20.48 ft	20.48 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13.85 ft	15.16 ft	15.33 ft	15.33 ft	15.33 ft	15 ft	15 ft
Max Digging Depth	15.65 ft	16.97 ft	17.13 ft	17.13 ft	17.13 ft	17 ft	17 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Stick 1950mm	Short arm 2100mm	Boom 4650mm (15\'\' 3\') / Stick 2100mm (6\' 11\'\')	Boom length 4650mm Stick length 2100mm	Boom length 4650mm Stick length 2100mm	Stick 2100mm	Stick 2100mm

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512
Max Reach Along Ground	23.89 ft	25.5 ft	25.56 ft

Specification	HD512
Shipping Length Of Unit	24.81 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.09 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft	1.45 ft	1.45 ft	1.45 ft	1.45 ft	1.45 ft	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.9 ft	8.9 ft	8.9 ft	8.9 ft	9.06 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	8.6 ft	9.16 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.96 ft	6.96 ft	6.96 ft	6.96 ft	6.96 ft	5.52 ft	5.58 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft	2.89 ft	2.89 ft	2.89 ft	2.89 ft	2.89 ft	2.89 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Track Gauge	6.53 ft	6.53 ft	6.53 ft	6.53 ft	6.53 ft	6.53 ft	6.53 ft
Shoe Size	19.69 in	19.69 in	19.69 in	19.69 in	19.69 in	19.69 in	19.69 in
Ground Pressure	5.12 psi	5.4 psi	5.4 psi	5.41 psi	5.52 psi	5.98 psi	5.95 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph	3.42 mph	3.42 mph	3.42 mph	3.42 mph	3.11 mph	3.11 mph

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6	7	7	7
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1	1	1	1

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III
Drawbar Pull	19,400 lb	20,500 lb	20,503 lb	_ -	_ -
Number Of Shoes Per Side	41	43	44	44	44

Engine
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,050 rpm
Max Torque	220 lb-ft	220 lb-ft	216.9 lb-ft	260.4 lb-ft	265.6 lb-ft
Displacement	201.3 cu in	201.3 cu in	201.3 cu in	238.7 cu in	238.7 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,700 rpm	1,700 rpm	1,700 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,600 rpm

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Engine Model	C 4D31T	C 4D31T	4D31-T	C 4D34-T	C 4D34-TLE2A	C 4D34-TE1	C 4D34-TLE2A
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Gross Power	81.9 hp	87.2 hp	88.6 hp	91.2 hp	91.2 hp	91.2 hp

Specification	HD512
Net Power	87 hp

Operational
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Operating Weight	23,149 lb	25,574 lb	26,200 lb	26,235 lb	26,676 lb	29,101 lb	29,101 lb
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	72.7 gal	55.5 gal	55.5 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37 gal	38.4 gal	41 gal	41 gal	41 gal	36 gal	36 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,760 psi	4,760 psi	4,270 psi	4,772 psi	4,772 psi	4,772 psi	4,772 psi

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.8 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Engine Oil Capacity	3.2 gal	3.2 gal	4.4 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.6 gal	0.6 gal	0.7 gal	0.7 gal	0.7 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	25 amps	25 amps	25 amps	35 amps	50 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	60.8 gpm	63.5 gpm	37 gpm	63.5 gpm	64 gpm

Swing Mechanism
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Swing Speed	12.1 rpm	12.5 rpm	12.5 rpm	12.5 rpm	12.5 rpm	12.5 rpm	12.5 rpm

Buckets
Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3

Specification	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3	0.9 yd3	0.8 yd3	0.8 yd3	0.8 yd3	0.8 yd3	0.8 yd3

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
HD400VII to HD513MRIII	38

Ratios
Figure	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III	HD513MR	HD513MRIII
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.1	3.1
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.81 gal	0.76 gal	0.76 gal	0.75 gal	0.80 gal	0.61 gal	0.61 gal

Figure	HD400VII	HD450VII	HD512	HD512E	HD512III
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure	168.8 hp	176.3 hp	92.2 hp	176.8 hp	178.2 hp

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	full-size excavator

HD400VII to HD513MRIII: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	full-size excavator	Kato and the HD450VII. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	1

Kato Hd450vii Engine Stopped And Now Wont Turn Over (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2016-12-02)

Used market for the HD400VII to HD513MRIII — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Kato full-size excavator	3

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
HD512	3	2017 to 2025	$56,761	$75,000	$65,881	2,095

HD400VII to HD513MRIII: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Kato together with the full-size excavator HD400VII, HD450VII, HD512, HD512E	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD400VII — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD450VII — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD512 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD512E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD512III — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD513MR — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kato HD513MRIII — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Kato HD400VII to HD513MRIII — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Kato HD512 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Kato — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Kato HD400VII to HD513MRIII: Configuration records

HD400VII

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	25.96 ft
Max Loading Height	18.21 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13.85 ft
Max Digging Depth	15.65 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	23.89 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Stick 1950mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	8.6 ft
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.83 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.96 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	19.69 in
Track Gauge	6.53 ft
Ground Pressure	5.12 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph
Drawbar Pull	19,400 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side	41
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	C 4D31T
Gross Power	81.9 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	201.3 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	220 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,700 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	23,149 lb
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,760 psi
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	3.2 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.6 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	25 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	60.8 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	12.1 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3

Source

HD450VII

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	27.33 ft
Max Loading Height	19.59 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.16 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.97 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	25.5 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Short arm 2100mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	9.16 ft
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.83 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.96 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	19.69 in
Track Gauge	6.53 ft
Ground Pressure	5.4 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph
Drawbar Pull	20,500 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side	43
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	C 4D31T
Gross Power	87.2 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	201.3 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	220 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,700 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	25,574 lb
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,760 psi
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	38.4 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	3.2 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.6 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	25 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	63.5 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	12.5 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.9 yd3

Source

HD512

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit	24.81 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.09 ft
Max Cutting Height	27.5 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.33 ft
Max Digging Depth	17.13 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	25.56 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom 4650mm (15'' 3') / Stick 2100mm (6' 11'')
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	9.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.9 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.96 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	19.69 in
Track Gauge	6.53 ft
Ground Pressure	5.4 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph
Drawbar Pull	20,503 lb
Number Of Shoes Per Side	44
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	4D31-T
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	201.3 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	216.9 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,700 rpm
Net Power	87 hp
Operational
Operating Weight	26,200 lb
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,270 psi
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	41 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4.4 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.7 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	25 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	37 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	12.5 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3

Source

HD512E

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	27.5 ft
Max Loading Height	19.72 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.33 ft
Max Digging Depth	17.13 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom length 4650mm Stick length 2100mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	9.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.9 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.96 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	19.69 in
Track Gauge	6.53 ft
Ground Pressure	5.41 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph
Number Of Shoes Per Side	44
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	C 4D34-T
Gross Power	88.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	238.7 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	260.4 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	26,235 lb
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,772 psi
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	41 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.7 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	35 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	63.5 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	12.5 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3

Source

HD512III

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine model	Mitsubishi 4D34-TLE2A
Additional specifications
Net power (ISO)	68 kW at2050rpm
Operating weight — standard configuration	12,100 kg
Standard arm length	2.50 m
Boom length	4.65 m
Track shoe width — standard	500 mm
Standard bucket capacity (ISO)	0.50 m3
Standard bucket mass	415 kg
Maximum digging radius — standard arm	8300 mm
Maximum digging depth — standard arm	5620 mm
Maximum digging height — standard arm	8610 mm
Maximum vertical-wall digging depth — standard arm	5070 mm
Maximum dumping height — standard arm	6240 mm
Minimum swing radius — standard arm	2390 mm
Main pump maximum discharge flow	2 x121L/min
Maximum main discharge pressure	29.4 MPa
Maximum travel-circuit discharge pressure	32.9 MPa
Fuel tank capacity	275 L
Hydraulic oil tank level capacity	74 L
Hydraulic oil system capacity	155 L

Source

HD513MR

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	28.25 ft
Max Loading Height	20.48 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15 ft
Max Digging Depth	17 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Stick 2100mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	9.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.9 ft
Tail Swing Radius	5.52 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	19.69 in
Track Gauge	6.53 ft
Ground Pressure	5.98 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.11 mph
Engine
Engine Model	C 4D34-TE1
Gross Power	91.2 hp
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	29,101 lb
Fuel Capacity	55.5 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,772 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	36 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	12.5 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3

Source

HD513MRIII

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	28.25 ft
Max Loading Height	20.48 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15 ft
Max Digging Depth	17 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Stick 2100mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	9.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.06 ft
Tail Swing Radius	5.58 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.89 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	19.69 in
Track Gauge	6.53 ft
Ground Pressure	5.95 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.11 mph
Engine
Engine Model	C 4D34-TLE2A
Gross Power	91.2 hp
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	29,101 lb
Fuel Capacity	55.5 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,772 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	36 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	12.5 rpm
Buckets
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3

Source

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Kato HD400VII to HD513MRIII specifications

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Kato HD400VII to HD513MRIII: Configuration records