Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: LX40-7 ➔

Bucket

Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	7,500.00 lbs (3,401.95 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	0.70 cu yd (0.54 cu m)
Bucket Width	5.60 ft (1.71 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Dimensions

Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	15.50 ft (4.72 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.10 ft (0.94 m)
Wheelbase	6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Width Over Tires	5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Displacement	91.40 cu in (1,497.78 cu cm)
Engine Model	D1503-DI-T-K2A
Net Power	36.00 hp (26.85 kw)
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.2 seconds
Lower Time	3.2 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	12.50 gpm (47.31 lpm)
Pump Type	gear type
Raise Time	5 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	2990 psi

Operating Specifications

Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	1.50 gal (5.68 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.20 gal (4.54 l)
Fuel Capacity	13.20 gal (49.96 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	7,859.50 lbs (3,565.01 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	16 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.20 gal (4.54 l)
Static Tipping Weight	5,467.50 lbs (2,480.02 kg)
Tire Size	15.5/60-18-8PR (L2) Tubeless nylon body
Turning Radius	10.60 ft (3.23 m)

Transmission

Hitachi LX40-7 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission automatically controls power and speed with electrically controlled

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