The Hitachi ZX26U-5 is a compact mini excavator designed for utility, landscaping, and light construction work in confined spaces. It features a short tail swing design for improved maneuverability, a digging boom and arm for trenching and site preparation, and a hydraulic system suited to precise control. The ZX26U-5 is commonly used on residential projects, municipal maintenance, and small-scale earthmoving tasks. Its compact size supports transportability and access to narrow job sites, while the operator station is configured for visibility and control. The model is part of Hitachi's mini excavator range for general-purpose excavation applications.
Boom
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Boom specifications
Arm Left
70 degrees
Arm Right
60 degrees
Boom/Stick 1
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
1.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Canopy
Max Cutting Height
14.70 ft (4.48 m)
Max Digging Depth
8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Max Digging Reach
15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Max.Dumping Height
10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Minimum Swing Radius
75.60 in (192.02 cm)
Boom/Stick 2
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
1.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Cab
Max Cutting Height
14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Max Digging Depth
8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Max Digging Reach
15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Max.Dumping Height
9.98 ft (3.04 m)
Minimum Swing Radius
79.14 in (201.02 cm)
Buckets
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Buckets specifications
Arm Digging Force
3,410.40 lbs (1,546.93 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
4,993.10 lbs (2,264.83 kg)
Capacities
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Capacities specifications
Cooling System
0.90 gal (3.41 l)
Engine Oil With Filter
1.00 gal (3.79 l)
Fuel Tank
9.10 gal (34.44 l)
Hydraulic Tank
6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Dimensions
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Blade Width
4.93 ft (1.50 m)
Counterweight Clearance
1.74 ft (0.53 m)
Ground Clearance
0.99 ft (0.30 m)
Overall Height
7.98 ft (2.43 m)
Tail Swing Radius
2.63 ft (0.80 m)
Track Shoe Width
0.99 ft (0.30 m)
Engine
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Alternator
40 amps
Displacement
77.40 cu in (1,268.36 cu cm)
Emission Tier Level
EPA Final Tier 4
Engine Model
3TNV80F
Net Power
20.00 hp (14.91 kw)
Power Measured @
2500 rpm
Hydraulic
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Hydraulic specifications
Gear Pump
4.40 gpm (16.65 lpm)
Pump Piston
19.10 gpm (72.29 lpm)
Hydraulic System
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
12.20 gpm (46.18 lpm)
Operational
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Blade Height
12.60 in (32.00 cm)
Performance
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Performance specifications
Travel Speed - High
2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Travel Speed Low
1.90 mph (3.06 kph)
Swing Mechanism
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Brake
Spring applied, hydraulically released, automatic
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
Undercarriage
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Cab Rubber Track
3.8 psi
Canopy Rubber Track
3.6 psi
Tracks, Rubber
11.82 in (30.02 cm)
Weights
Hitachi ZX26U-5 Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Cab
6,106.90 lbs (2,770.05 kg)
Canopy
5,776.20 lbs (2,620.04 kg)
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