Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Hitachi ➔ Model : ZX470LC-6 ➔
The Hitachi ZX470LC-6 is a large crawler excavator in the ZX-6 series, designed for heavy earthmoving, mass excavation, and site development work. It is equipped with a long undercarriage configuration for improved stability and ground contact on demanding terrain. The ZX470LC-6 typically features a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic system optimized for digging and lifting, and a reinforced boom and arm for high-load applications. Common uses include quarrying, trenching, demolition support, and large-scale construction projects. As an excavator, it is built for productivity, durability, and controlled operation in tough working conditions.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force - ISO
58,225.60 lbs (26,406.17 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE
56,651.90 lbs (25,692.47 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
64,070.60 lbs (29,056.96 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE
57,101.50 lbs (25,896.37 kg)
Max Cutting Height
33.70 ft (10.27 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Max Loading Height
23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.70 ft (11.19 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
39.70 ft (12.10 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Arm Digging Force - ISO
57,551.10 lbs (26,100.27 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE
55,977.50 lbs (25,386.62 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
64,070.60 lbs (29,056.96 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE
57,775.90 lbs (26,202.22 kg)
Max Cutting Height
35.70 ft (10.88 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Max Loading Height
24.10 ft (7.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.90 ft (10.64 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
39.50 ft (12.04 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Arm Digging Force - SAE
48,334.00 lbs (21,920.18 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
64,295.40 lbs (29,158.91 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE
57,551.10 lbs (26,100.27 kg)
Max Cutting Height
36.30 ft (11.06 m)
Max Digging Depth
25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Loading Height
25.10 ft (7.65 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
38.90 ft (11.86 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.70 ft (6.61 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
39.50 ft (12.04 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height
36.70 ft (11.19 m)
Max Digging Depth
27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Max Loading Height
25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
40.30 ft (12.28 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
39.40 ft (12.01 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Arm Digging Force - ISO
39,791.20 lbs (18,045.90 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE
39,341.60 lbs (17,842.00 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
53,504.60 lbs (24,265.13 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE
47,884.40 lbs (21,716.28 kg)
Max Cutting Height
38.50 ft (11.73 m)
Max Digging Depth
29.90 ft (9.11 m)
Max Loading Height
28.50 ft (8.69 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
43.20 ft (13.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
27.70 ft (8.44 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
12.30 ft (3.75 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
37.20 ft (11.34 m)
Bucket
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
4.20 cu yd (3.21 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity
1.90 cu yd (1.45 cu m)
Capacities
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Capacities specifications
Cooling system
16.50 gal (62.45 l)
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
25.10 gal (95.00 l)
Engine oil with filter
10.90 gal (41.26 l)
Fuel Tank
178.40 gal (675.24 l)
Hydraulic system
134.80 gal (510.22 l)
Hydraulic Tank
81.90 gal (309.99 l)
Swing drive
1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cylinders
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Cylinders specifications
Bore (Arm)
7.50 in (19.05 cm)
Bore (Boom)
6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Bore (Bucket)
6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Rod Diameter (Arm)
5.20 in (13.21 cm)
Rod Diameter (Boom)
4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Rod Diameter (Bucket)
4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Stroke (Arm)
76.40 in (194.06 cm)
Stroke (Boom)
62.60 in (159.00 cm)
Stroke (Bucket)
52.20 in (132.59 cm)
Dimensions
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height - Top of Cab
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length of Track on Ground
39.70 ft (12.10 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Tail Swing Radius
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Electrical System
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator rating
100 amp
Batteries
2 x 12 V volts
Battery capacity
1000 CCA
Work Lights
5 halogen
Engine
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged air-to-air charge-air cooler
Cooling system
Cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven suction-type fan with remote-mounted drive
Displacement
600.50 cu in (9,840.45 cu cm)
Emissions level
EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Engine Make
Isuzu
Engine Model
Isuzu 6UZ1
Net Power
362.00 hp (269.95 kw)
Off-Level Capacity
70%
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Hydraulic System
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Controls
Pilot levers short-stroke low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
Hydraulic System Type
Open center load sensing
Implement - Operating Pressure
4626.8 psi
Main pump - Maximum flow
105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Main pump type
2 variable-displacement pumps
Travel - Operating Pressure
5119.9 psi
Operating Specifications
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight
110,804.40 lbs (50,251.43 kg)
Swing Mechanism
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
Undercarriage
Hitachi ZX470LC-6 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
73,937.00 lbs (33,531.52 kg)
Ground Pressure
10.5 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side
3
Number of Shoes per Side
53
Number of Track Rollers per Side
9
