Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZW120-6 ➔

The Hitachi ZW120-6 is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction tasks. It is part of Hitachi's ZW-6 wheel loader series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, municipal work, and light quarry applications. The machine is built for maneuverability, operator visibility, and efficient cycle performance in confined work areas. Typical features include a hydrostatic transmission, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for versatile attachment use. The ZW120-6 is positioned as a small-to-medium wheel loader for jobs requiring reliable loading capability, controlled operation, and efficient transport of loose materials.

General Specifications

Hitachi ZW120-6 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	2 (1.5) - Starting 2019
Engine Model	TCD3.6L4F - Starting 2024
Engine Power	96 (71) - Starting 2024
Engine Power Net	96.00 hp (71.59 kw) - Starting 2025
Engine type	DEUTZ - Starting 2019
Max Dump Height	8.83/10* - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	18,590.00 lbs (8,432.29 kg) - Starting 2025

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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