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Hitachi ZX160LC-6 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX160LC-6 ➔

The Hitachi ZX160LC-6 is a medium excavator in Hitachi's ZX-6 series, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and trenching. It features a long crawler undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, making it suitable for work on uneven terrain and confined job sites. The ZX160LC-6 is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. Common attachments include buckets, breakers, and thumbs. This model is used in construction, landscaping, municipal, and infrastructure applications where a balance of digging performance, reach, and transportability is required.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Arm Digging Force - ISO	20,459.00 lbs (9,280.06 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE	19,784.00 lbs (8,973.88 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	25,180.00 lbs (11,421.47 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE	22,257.00 lbs (10,095.62 kg)
Max Cutting Height	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Max.Dumping Height	20.30 ft (6.19 m)
Minimum swing radius	20.40 in (51.82 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Arm Digging Force - ISO	18,210.00 lbs (8,259.93 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE	17,536.00 lbs (7,954.21 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	25,180.00 lbs (11,421.47 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE	22,257.00 lbs (10,095.62 kg)
Max Cutting Height	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.40 ft (6.52 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.10 ft (9.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max.Dumping Height	20.20 ft (6.16 m)
Minimum swing radius	22.50 in (57.15 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Overall height

10.20 ft (3.11 m)

Dimensions

Cab height	11.70 in (29.72 cm)
Center to center - idler to sprocket	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Counterweight Clearance	3.40 ft (1.04 m)
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Overall height	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length	8.20 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

Alternator	50 amps
Aspiration	Turbocharged and charged air cooled
Battery	2
Displacement	183.10 cu in (3,000.48 cu cm)
Emission Tier Level	EPA Final Tier 4
Engine Model	4JJ1
Net Power	101.00 hp (75.32 kw)
Off-Level Capacity	70%
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Controls	Pilot levers short-stroke low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
Implement - Operating Pressure	4980 psi
Travel - Operating Pressure	4980 psi

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Capacity	75.30 gal (285.01 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	33.10 gpm (125.28 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55.50 gal (210.07 l)
Operating Weight	38,400.20 lbs (17,418.06 kg)

Performance

Travel speed low	2.20 mph (3.54 kph)
Travel Speed - High	3.30 mph (5.31 kph)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

13.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	38,030.00 lbs (17,250.14 kg)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	43
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Adjustment	Hydraulic

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