Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX135US-6 ➔

The Hitachi ZX135US-6 is a compact hydraulic excavator in the ZX-6 series, designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It features a short tail swing design for operation in confined spaces, making it suitable for urban job sites and roadside applications. The ZX135US-6 is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient Isuzu diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a reinforced undercarriage for durability. Common attachments include buckets, breakers, and thumbs. This model is used for trenching, grading, lifting, and general excavation tasks. It is part of Hitachi's medium compact excavator range and is known for balanced performance and maneuverability.

Boom/Stick 1

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso	15,511.82 lbs (7,036.05 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae	15,062.20 lbs (6,832.11 kg)
Boom/Stick 1	Arm Length - 2.52 m (8 ft 3in)
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	23,380.13 lbs (10,605.06 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	20,457.62 lbs (9,279.43 kg)
Max Cutting Height	30.48 ft (9.29 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.02 ft (5.49 m)
Max Digging Reach	27.53 ft (8.39 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.04 ft (8.24 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.52 ft (4.73 m)
Max.Dumping Height	22.41 ft (6.83 m)
Min.Front Swing Radius	6.93 ft (2.11 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso	13,713.35 lbs (6,220.28 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae	13,488.54 lbs (6,118.31 kg)
Boom/Stick 2	Arm Length - 3.01 m (9 ft 2 in)
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	23,380.13 lbs (10,605.06 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	20,457.62 lbs (9,279.43 kg)
Max Cutting Height	31.80 ft (9.69 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.62 ft (5.98 m)
Max Digging Reach	29.07 ft (8.86 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.61 ft (8.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.03 ft (5.19 m)
Max.Dumping Height	23.69 ft (7.22 m)
Minimum Swing Radius	96.46 in (245.01 cm)

Boom/Stick 3

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Arm Length - 3.61 m (11 ft 10 in)

Capacities

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Capacities specifications
Cooling System	5.60 gal (21.20 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Engine Oil With Filter	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Tank	58.20 gal (220.29 l)
Hydraulic System	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Hydraulic Tank	15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Propel	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Swing Drive	0.90 gal (3.41 l)

Cylinders

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Cylinders specifications
Bore (Arm)	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Bore (Boom)	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Bore (Bucket)	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Rod Diameter (Arm)	2.80 in (7.11 cm)
Rod Diameter (Boom)	2.80 in (7.11 cm)
Rod Diameter (Bucket)	34.50 in (87.63 cm)
Stroke (Arm)	3.20 in (8.13 cm)
Stroke (Boom)	37.10 in (94.23 cm)
Stroke (Bucket)	2.80 in (7.11 cm)

Dimensions

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Cab Height	9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Counterweight Clearance	2.76 ft (0.84 m)
Ground Clearance	1.35 ft (0.41 m)
Length	2,901.58 in (7,370.01 cm)
Max. Height	109.85 in (279.02 cm)
Undercarriage Overall Length	11.75 ft (3.58 m)

Electrical System

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator Rating	50 amp
Batteries	2
Battery Capacity	3000CCA
Work Lights	2 halogen

Engine

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and charged air cooled
Cooling System	Direct-drive, suction-type fan
Displacement	183.10 cu in (3,000.48 cu cm)
Emissions Level	EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Engine Make	Isuzu
Engine Model	4JJ1
Net Power	101.00 hp (75.32 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Off-Level Capacity	70 %
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Controls	Pilot levers
Implement - Operating Pressure	4975 psi
Main Pump Type	2 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Power Boost - Operating Pressure	5265 psi
Swing - Operating Pressure	4685 psi
Travel - Operating Pressure	5047 psi

Operational

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	30,644.30 lbs (13,900.04 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	13.3 rpm
Swing Torque	25,077.20 lbs ft (33,999.67 nm)

Undercarriage

Hitachi ZX135US-6 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	11,216.00 lbs (5,087.50 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Shoes Per Side	44
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7

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