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Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Specs

The Hitachi ZW120-6 is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and site support work in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal applications. It is part of Hitachi's ZW-6 wheel loader series and is built for maneuverability, operator visibility, and efficient cycle performance in confined work areas. Typical uses include aggregate handling, truck loading, snow removal, and general earthmoving support. The ZW120-6 is commonly selected for jobs requiring a versatile mid-size loader with reliable hydraulic response, easy service access, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments.


General Specifications

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity 2 (1.5) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Model TCD3.6L4F — Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power 96 (71) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net hp (kW) 96 (71) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type DEUTZ — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height 8.83 (2.71)*/10 (3.04)** — Starting 2024 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft. (m) 8.83 (2.71)*/10 (3.04)** — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight 18,585 (8,430) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg) 18,590 (8,430) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Axle and Final Drive

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Axle and Final Drive specifications
Drive System Four-wheel drive system
Final Drives Heavy-duty planetary mounted inboard
Front Fixed to the front frame
Front & rear axle Semi-floating
Oscillation angle Total 20 degrees (+10 -10)
Rear Trunnion support
Reduction and differential gear Two stage reduction with torque proportional differential

Brakes

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Parking Brake Spring applied hydraulically released wet disc type
Service Brakes Inboard mounted fully hydraulic 4 wheel wet disc brakes. Front & rear independent brake circuit HST (Hydro Static Transmission) system provides additional hydraulic braking capacity

Engine

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aftertreatment DOC and SCR system
Air Cleaner Two element dry type with restriction indicator
Aspiration Turbocharger and intercooled
Batteries 2 x 12 V
Bore and Stroke 3.9 in x 4.7 in (98 mm x 120 mm)
Emission Complies with EU stage IV and US EPA Tier 4 Final
Maximum rated power ISO 14396, gross 101 (74 kW) at 2000 min (rpm)
Maximum rated power ISO 9249, net 96 (71 kW) at 2000 min (rpm)
Maximum Torgue 400 NM at 1600 min (rpm)
No. of cylinders 4
Piston Displacement 221.00 in (561.34 cm)
Type 4-cycle water-cooled direct injection

Hydraulic System

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Arm Controls Four position valve; Raise hold lower float Bucket controls with automatic bucket return to-dig control
Filters Full-flow 10 micron return filter in reservoir
HST charging pump Gear type 10.4 gal/min (39.2 L/min) at 2000 min (rpm) at 2.5 MPa (25 kgf/cm2)
Hydraulic cycle times - Bucket dump 1.6 seconds
Hydraulic cycle times - Lift arm lower 2.7 seconds
Hydraulic cycle times - Lift arm raise 6.6 seconds
Hydraulic cycle times - Total 10.9 seconds
Hydraulic cylinders - No. x Bore x Stroke Arm: 2 x 4.1 in x 28.0 in (2 x 105 mm x 710 mm) Bucket: 1 x 4.9 in x 17.5 in (1 x 125 mm x 445 mm)
Hydraulic cylinders Type Double acting type
Main pump (Load & steer) Gear type 32.0 gal/min (121 L/min) at 2000 min-1 (rpm) at 20.6 MPa (210 kgf/cm2)
Relief pressure setting 20.6 MPa (210 kgf/cm2)
Transmission charging pump Gear type 5.9 gal/min (22 L/min) at 2000 min (rpm) at 1.8 MPa (18 kgf/cm2

Power Train

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Power Train specifications
Cooling Method Forced circulation type
Transmission Electrical-controlled 1 motor hydrostatic transmission with gear box Gear box: Fixed gear ratio powershift countershaft type
Travel speed Forward/Reverse - 1st 7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
Travel speed Forward/Reverse - 2nd 34.50 mph (55.52 kph)

Steering System

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Steering System specifications
Cylinders Double-acting piston type
No. x Bore x Stroke 2 x 2.4 in x 15.6 in (2 x 60 mm x 395 mm)
Steering Angle Each direction 40 degrees; total 80 degrees
Type Articulated frame steering
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