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Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Specs

The Hitachi ZX85USB-5 is a compact excavator in the ZX-5 series, 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 digging depth and lifting capability suited to small-to-medium excavation tasks. The ZX85USB-5 is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic controls, and a comfortable operator station. As an excavator, it is used for trenching, grading, site preparation, and material handling. Its compact size and reduced rear overhang make it suitable for work near structures, roads, and other obstacles.


Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force - SAE 6,901.70 lbs (3,130.56 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE 10,476.10 lbs (4,751.88 kg)
Max Cutting Height 23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Digging Depth 14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Max Digging Reach 2.60 ft (0.79 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 24.80 ft (7.56 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 13.30 ft (4.05 m)

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 8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Counterweight Clearance 2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Ground Clearance 1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Length 2,685.10 in (6,820.15 cm)
Tail Swing Radius 4.90 ft (1.49 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length 9.60 ft (2.93 m)

Electrical System

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator rating 50 amp
Batteries 2 x 12 V volts
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)
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
Travel - Operating Pressure 4554 psi

Operating Specifications

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Operating Specifications 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

Undercarriage

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 14,661.00 lbs (6,650.13 kg)
Max Travel Speed 3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side 40
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