Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX480MT ➔

The Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator offers exceptional power and performance, with various boom/stick options allowing for versatile digging capabilities. With impressive dimensions and engine specifications, this excavator is equipped to handle a wide range of tasks, from excavation to loading. The hydraulic system and swing mechanism ensure efficiency and precision in operation, while the undercarriage features sturdy components for stability and durability on the job site. Whether cutting, digging, or reaching, the Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator is designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty construction projects.

Boom/Stick 1

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 6300mm/Stick 2500mm
Max Cutting Height	35.27 ft (10.75 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.36 ft (5.90 m)
Max Loading Height	23.66 ft (7.21 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	33.86 ft (10.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.16 ft (4.62 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.78 ft (11.82 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Boom 6300mm/Stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height	35.70 ft (10.88 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.44 ft (6.23 m)
Max Loading Height	24.05 ft (7.33 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.81 ft (10.61 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.47 ft (5.02 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.78 ft (11.82 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Boom 7000mm/Stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height	33.63 ft (10.25 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.89 ft (7.28 m)
Max Loading Height	23.07 ft (7.03 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.65 ft (11.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.29 ft (5.27 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.78 ft (11.82 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Boom 7000mm/Stick 3400mm
Max Cutting Height	36.29 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	38.85 ft (11.84 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	21.63 ft (6.59 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.08 ft (11.91 m)

Boom/Stick 5

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	Boom 7000mm/Stick 3900mm
Max Cutting Height	36.62 ft (11.16 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.14 ft (8.27 m)
Max Loading Height	25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40.29 ft (12.28 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	22.91 ft (6.98 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.78 ft (11.82 m)

Boom/Stick 6

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Boom/Stick 6 specifications
Boom/Stick 6	Boom 7000mm/Stick 4900mm
Max Cutting Height	38.49 ft (11.73 m)
Max Digging Depth	29.89 ft (9.11 m)
Max Loading Height	28.45 ft (8.67 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	43.12 ft (13.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	27.63 ft (8.42 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.78 ft (11.82 m)

Buckets

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	3.5 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.6 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	2.8 cu yd

Dimensions

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.66 ft (0.81 m)
Height	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.36 ft (3.46 m)
Length	38.75 ft (11.81 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	13.95 ft (4.25 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.70 ft (1.43 m)
Tail Swing Radius	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Weight	106,000.00 lbs (48,072.56 kg)
Width	12.33 ft (3.76 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	12.37 ft (3.77 m)

Engine

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	957.00 cu in (15,682.45 cu cm)
Engine Make	2353
Engine Model	AH-6WG1XYSA-01
Max Torque	940.40 lbs ft (1,274.99 nm)
Net Power	314.00 hp (234.15 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Operational

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Fuel Capacity	191.60 gal (725.21 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	190.30 gpm (720.29 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	148.00 gal (560.18 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4974.8 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	100,751.30 lbs (45,700.08 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.80 gal (6.81 l)

Swing Mechanism

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9 rpm

Undercarriage

Hitachi ZX480MT Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	12.33 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.49 mph (4.01 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	3
Number Of Shoes Per Side	49
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Shoe Size	23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge	9.49 ft (2.89 m)

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