Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Hitachi ➔ Model : ZX870LC-6 ➔
Introducing the Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator, a powerful machine designed for heavy-duty digging and lifting operations. With multiple boom and stick options available, this excavator offers impressive arm and bucket digging forces to handle tough jobs with ease. Its maximum cutting height, digging depth, and loading height provide versatility for a variety of applications, while its robust design ensures durability and reliability on the job site. Equipped with advanced hydraulic and engine systems, the Hitachi ZX870LC-6 delivers high performance and efficiency, making it a top choice for contractors and construction professionals tackling challenging projects. Explore the detailed specifications of this excavator below to see how it can enhance productivity and performance in your operations.
Boom/Stick 1
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso
72,613.29 lbs (32,936.88 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae
70,814.82 lbs (32,121.10 kg)
Boom/Stick 1
Arm Length - 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
89,698.77 lbs (40,686.73 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
80,706.41 lbs (36,607.86 kg)
Max Cutting Height
42.75 ft (13.03 m)
Max Digging Depth
29.11 ft (8.87 m)
Max Loading Height
29.79 ft (9.08 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
45.35 ft (13.82 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
23.53 ft (7.17 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
15.65 ft (4.77 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
48.82 ft (14.88 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso
62,946.50 lbs (28,552.09 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae
61,372.84 lbs (27,838.29 kg)
Boom/Stick 2
Arm Length - 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
89,698.77 lbs (40,686.73 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
80,706.41 lbs (36,607.86 kg)
Max Cutting Height
45.35 ft (13.82 m)
Max Digging Depth
31.40 ft (9.57 m)
Max Loading Height
31.96 ft (9.74 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
48.04 ft (14.64 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
27.83 ft (8.48 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
16.84 ft (5.13 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
48.56 ft (14.80 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso
54,628.57 lbs (24,779.13 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae
53,279.72 lbs (24,167.30 kg)
Boom/Stick 3
Arm Length - 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
72,613.29 lbs (32,936.88 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
64,969.78 lbs (29,469.83 kg)
Max Cutting Height
47.64 ft (14.52 m)
Max Digging Depth
34.68 ft (10.57 m)
Max Loading Height
34.16 ft (10.41 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
51.42 ft (15.67 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
31.99 ft (9.75 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
48.07 ft (14.65 m)
Boom/Stick 4
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso
88,574.72 lbs (40,176.87 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae
84,977.78 lbs (38,545.32 kg)
Boom/Stick 4
Arm Length - 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) Mass Excavating with 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in)
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
106,109.82 lbs (48,130.66 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
92,396.47 lbs (41,910.39 kg)
Max Cutting Height
39.41 ft (12.01 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.43 ft (7.14 m)
Max Loading Height
26.68 ft (8.13 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
39.44 ft (12.02 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
13.46 ft (4.10 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
17.07 ft (5.20 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
44.46 ft (13.55 m)
Boom/Stick 5
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso
62,946.50 lbs (28,552.09 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae
61,372.84 lbs (27,838.29 kg)
Boom/Stick 5
Arm Length - 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) with 10 m (32 ft 10 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
89,698.77 lbs (40,686.73 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
80,706.41 lbs (36,607.86 kg)
Max Cutting Height
48.10 ft (14.66 m)
Max Digging Depth
36.62 ft (11.16 m)
Max Loading Height
35.47 ft (10.81 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
53.55 ft (16.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
32.39 ft (9.87 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
16.84 ft (5.13 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
48.56 ft (14.80 m)
Boom/Stick 6
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Boom/Stick 6 specifications
Arm Digging Force - Iso
54,628.57 lbs (24,779.13 kg)
Arm Digging Force - Sae
53,279.72 lbs (24,167.30 kg)
Boom/Stick 6
Arm Length - 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) with 10 m (32 ft 10 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
72,613.29 lbs (32,936.88 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
64,969.78 lbs (29,469.83 kg)
Max Cutting Height
50.33 ft (15.34 m)
Max Digging Depth
39.90 ft (12.16 m)
Max Loading Height
36.95 ft (11.26 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
56.89 ft (17.34 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
37.21 ft (11.34 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
48.07 ft (14.65 m)
Buckets
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
7.6 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
2 cu yd
Capacities
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Capacities specifications
Cooling System
32.80 gal (124.15 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank
25.10 gal (95.00 l)
Engine Oil With Filter
15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Fuel Tank
293.30 gal (1,110.14 l)
Hydraulic System
275.30 gal (1,042.01 l)
Hydraulic Tank
132.10 gal (500.00 l)
Pump Drive
1.70 gal (6.43 l)
Swing Drive
2.80 gal (10.60 l)
Cylinders
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Cylinders specifications
Bore (Arm)
8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Bore (Boom)
8.50 in (21.59 cm)
Bore (Bucket)
7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Rod Diameter (Arm)
6.30 in (16.00 cm)
Rod Diameter (Boom)
6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Rod Diameter (Bucket)
5.60 in (14.22 cm)
Stroke (Arm)
87.60 in (222.50 cm)
Stroke (Boom)
72.30 in (183.64 cm)
Stroke (Bucket)
61.30 in (155.70 cm)
Dimensions
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
12.11 ft (3.69 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
48.82 ft (14.88 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
5.52 ft (1.68 m)
Tail Swing Radius
14.90 ft (4.54 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
14.28 ft (4.35 m)
Electrical System
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator Rating
50 amp
Batteries
2 x 12 V
Battery Capacity
500 CCA
Work Lights
5 halogen
Engine
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler
Cooling System
2 cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fans with remote-mounted drives
Displacement
956.90 cu in (15,680.82 cu cm)
Emissions Level
EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Engine Model
Isuzu 6WG1-FT4
Net Power
512.00 hp (381.80 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Off-Level Capacity
70 %
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Hydraulic System
Hitachi ZX870LC-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
149.60 gpm (566.24 lpm)
Main Pump Type
2 variable-displacement pumps
Power Boost - Operating Pressure
4974.8 psi
Swing - Operating Pressure
4264.2 psi
Travel - Operating Pressure
4974.8 psi
Operational
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight
188,715.70 lbs (85,600.11 kg)
Swing Mechanism
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
7.8 rpm
Swing Torque
198,404.30 lbs ft (268,996.56 nm)
Undercarriage
Hitachi ZX870LC-6 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
125,850.00 lbs (57,084.67 kg)
Ground Pressure
15.5 psi
Max Travel Speed
2.93 mph (4.72 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
3
Number Of Shoes Per Side
51
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
9
