Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX17U-2 ➔

Hitachi ZX17U-2 is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, landscaping, utility work, and site preparation in confined spaces. It features a zero-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability near walls and obstacles, along with a narrow undercarriage for access through restricted areas. The ZX17U-2 is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm controls, and a dozer blade for grading and backfilling. Its lightweight construction supports transport between job sites and operation on sensitive ground surfaces. The model is used in residential, municipal, and light commercial applications where compact size and precise control are required.

Boom/Stick 1

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 1820mm/Stick 930mm
Max Cutting Height	11.68 ft (3.56 m)
Max Digging Depth	7.12 ft (2.17 m)
Max Loading Height	8.31 ft (2.53 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	6.01 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	7.88 ft (2.40 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	11.78 ft (3.59 m)

Buckets

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Buckets specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.1 cu yd

Dimensions

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	0.55 ft (0.17 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	7.88 ft (2.40 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	3.97 ft (1.21 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.22 ft (0.68 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Engine

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	52.20 cu in (855.41 cu cm)
Engine Make	2348
Engine Model	3TNV70
Max Torque	37.10 lbs ft (50.30 nm)
Net Power	14.80 hp (11.04 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2400 rpm
Torque Measured @	1850 rpm

Operational

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	0.90 gal (3.41 l)
Fuel Capacity	5.20 gal (19.68 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	10.20 gpm (38.61 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2987.8 psi
Operating Weight	4,078.60 lbs (1,850.02 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	8.9 rpm

Undercarriage

Hitachi ZX17U-2 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	4.07 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.68 mph (4.31 kph)
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	3
Shoe Size	9.06 in (23.01 cm)
Track Gauge	3.45 ft (1.05 m)

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