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Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Specs

The Hitachi ZX85USB-5 is a compact excavator in the 8.5-ton class, designed for urban construction, utility work, landscaping, and confined job sites. It features a short-tail swing design for improved maneuverability in tight spaces, along with a hydraulic system tuned for smooth control and efficient digging performance. The ZX85USB-5 is commonly equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, a reinforced boom and arm, and a comfortable operator cab with ergonomic controls. As part of Hitachi's Zaxis-5 series, it is built for versatility, durability, and reliable operation across a range of excavation and site preparation applications.


Boom/Stick 1

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Sae 6,901.64 lbs (3,130.54 kg)
Boom/Stick 1 Arm Length - 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae 10,476.10 lbs (4,751.88 kg)
Max Cutting Height 23.43 ft (7.14 m)
Max Digging Depth 14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Max Digging Reach 2.53 ft (0.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 24.78 ft (7.55 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 13.29 ft (4.05 m)
Min.Front Swing Radius 9.49 ft (2.89 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Arm Length - 2.96 m (9 ft 9 in)

Boom/Stick 3

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Arm Length - 3.61 m (11 ft 10 in)

Capacities

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine Oil With Filter 3.30 gal (12.49 l)
Fuel Tank 35.70 gal (135.12 l)
Hydraulic System 27.30 gal (103.33 l)
Hydraulic Tank 14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Propel 0.40 gal (1.51 l)

Cylinders

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Cylinders specifications
Bore (Arm) 3.80 in (9.65 cm)
Bore (Boom) 4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Bore (Bucket) 3.40 in (8.64 cm)
Rod Diameter (Arm) 2.40 in (6.10 cm)
Rod Diameter (Boom) 2.60 in (6.60 cm)
Rod Diameter (Bucket) 2.20 in (5.59 cm)
Stroke (Arm) 35.50 in (90.17 cm)
Stroke (Boom) 34.90 in (88.65 cm)
Stroke (Bucket) 28.80 in (73.15 cm)

Dimensions

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Cab Height 8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Counterweight Clearance 2.37 ft (0.72 m)
Ground Clearance 1.19 ft (0.36 m)
Length 2,685.04 in (6,820.00 cm)
Tail Swing Radius 4.89 ft (1.49 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length 9.59 ft (2.92 m)

Electrical System

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator Rating 50 amp
Batteries 2 x 12 V
Battery Capacity 450CCA
Work Lights 2 halogen

Engine

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Natural
Cooling System High efficiency direct-driven, suction-type fan
Displacement 201.40 cu in (3,300.36 cu cm)
Emissions Level EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 4TNV98C-WHBW
Net Power 56.90 hp (42.43 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Off-Level Capacity 70 %
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Controls Pilot levers
Implement - Operating Pressure 3771 psi
Main Pump Type 3 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Swing - Operating Pressure 3626 psi
Travel - Operating Pressure 4554 psi

Operational

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 52.90 gpm (200.23 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 566 psi
Operating Weight 17,952.30 lbs (8,143.04 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.5 rpm
Swing Torque 12,243.60 lbs ft (16,599.87 nm)

Undercarriage

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 14,661.00 lbs (6,650.13 kg)
Max Travel Speed 3.11 mph (5.01 kph)
Number Of Shoes Per Side 40
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