Hitachi ZX270 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX270 ➔

The Hitachi ZX270 Excavator offers powerful performance and versatility for various excavation tasks. With a max cutting height of 33.4 ft and a digging depth of 25.9 ft, this machine can tackle a wide range of projects with ease. Its turbocharged, intercooled engine provides 173 hp of net power, while the hydraulic system boasts a 110.5 gpm flow capacity and a relief valve pressure of 5050 psi. With a comfortable cab height of 10.3 ft and an operating weight of 59524.9 lbs, the Hitachi ZX270 is a reliable and efficient choice for your excavating needs.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Loading Height	22.20 ft (6.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.40 ft (9.88 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34.10 ft (10.39 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Loading Height	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.60 ft (10.55 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.80 ft (10.30 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Loading Height	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.40 ft (11.09 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34.00 ft (10.36 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.90 cu yd (1.45 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.50 cu yd (1.15 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length of Track on Ground	12.30 ft (3.75 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	10.50 ft (3.20 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged intercooled
Displacement	396.30 cu in (6,494.21 cu cm)
Engine Model	AA-6BGIT
Max Torque	469.90 lbs ft (637.09 nm)
Net Power	173.00 hp (129.01 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm
Torque Measured @	1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	100.40 gal (380.01 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	110.50 gpm (418.24 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	81.20 gal (307.34 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5050 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	59,524.90 lbs (27,000.07 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

10.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Ground Pressure	8 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.10 mph (4.99 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	45
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

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