The XCMG XE490U is a 50-ton excavator with a powerful 430HP Cummins engine and a 3.15 cubic yard (3.15yd³) bucket, perfect for heavy-duty excavation, mining, and large-scale construction. Featuring the XCMG Intelligent Control System, it ensures optimized hydraulic performance and fuel efficiency. The spacious, climate-controlled cab enhances operator comfort, while its durable undercarriage provides safety and reliability on demanding job sites.
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Rated Power
430 hp
Operating Weight
109,790 lb
Bucket Capacity
3.15 yd³
Engine Type
Cummins Stage V Diesel
Max Travel Speed
3.5-4.4 mph
Fuel Tank Capacity
211 gal
The XCMG XE490U is a 50-ton excavator with a powerful 430HP Cummins engine and a 3.15 cubic yard (3.15yd³) bucket, perfect for heavy-duty excavation, mining, and large-scale construction. Featuring the XCMG Intelligent Control System, it ensures optimized hydraulic performance and fuel efficiency. The spacious, climate-controlled cab enhances operator comfort, while its durable undercarriage provides safety and reliability on demanding job sites.
Financing options at 0% interest.
Schedule a demo and experience the XE490U in action!
01
Isuzu Tier 4F High-Output Engine
Turbocharged diesel with common-rail injection delivers the sustained power needed for large-scale earthmoving and mining loading.
02
Reinforced Cast-Steel Chassis
Heavy-gauge steel structure absorbs high-impact loads for extended service life on the harshest sites.
03
Intelligent Load-Sensing Hydraulics
Advanced pump control matches flow to load, boosting cycle speed and cutting fuel consumption on repetitive digging cycles.
04
Wide Cab with A/C & LCD Monitor
Spacious operator station with climate control, real-time diagnostics, and reduced-vibration mounting for productive long shifts.
05
Heavy-Duty Boom & Arm Structure
Box-section boom and arm with reinforced pivots absorb high-impact loads from ripping, demolition, and quarry loading applications.
06
Advanced Fuel-Saving System
Electronic engine and hydraulic pump coordination combined with auto-idle and power modes reduces fuel burn by up to 15% versus previous-generation models.
| Rated Power | 430 hp |
| Operating Weight | 109,790 lb |
| Bucket Capacity | 3.15 yd³ |
| Engine Type | Cummins Stage V Diesel |
| Max Travel Speed | 3.5-4.4 mph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 211 gal |




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