Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX85USB-3 ➔

The Hitachi ZX85USB-3 is a compact excavator in the ZX-3 series, designed for utility work, urban construction, landscaping, and trenching applications. It features a short-tail swing design for operation in confined spaces, improving maneuverability near walls, roads, and other obstacles. The machine is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and a digging arm optimized for precision excavation and material handling. The ZX85USB-3 is used on job sites requiring a balance of digging performance, transportability, and reduced swing radius. It is part of Hitachi's excavator lineup for contractors needing a compact machine for general earthmoving tasks.

Boom/Stick 1

Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth	13.03 ft (3.97 m)
Max Loading Height	22.35 ft (6.81 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	23.13 ft (7.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	11.32 ft (3.45 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	21.79 ft (6.64 m)

Buckets

Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Buckets specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.4 cu yd

Dimensions

Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.19 ft (0.36 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	7.52 ft (2.29 m)
Tail Swing Radius	4.89 ft (1.49 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7.62 ft (2.32 m)

Engine

Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	134.30 cu in (2,200.79 cu cm)
Engine Make	2353
Engine Model	AU-4LE2X
Gross Power	54.40 hp (40.57 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Operational

Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Operational specifications
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	41.90 gpm (158.59 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3843.6 psi
Operating Weight	17,813.40 lbs (8,078.64 kg)

Undercarriage

Hitachi ZX85USB-3 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	3.11 mph (5.01 kph)
Shoe Size	17.72 in (45.01 cm)

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