Description:
Precision engineering meets pure grit! Hydraulic thumb and coupler!, Engine:, Type: 4-cycle, water-cooled, common rail direct injection, Gross power: 39.6 hp, Net rated power: 36.8 hp, Max torque: 100 lb-ft @ 1,560 rpm, Emissions: Tier 4 Final, Weight (varies by configuration):, Rubber track, canopy: 11,054 lbs., Rubber track, cab: 11,341 lbs., Steel track, canopy: 11,442 lbs., Steel track, cab: 11,729 lbs., Digging Performance:, Max digging depth: 12 ft. 7 in., Max digging reach at ground level: 20 ft. 1 in., Max level-bottom cutting depth: 6 ft. 2 in., Max vertical wall digging depth: 10 ft. 4 in., Arm length: 5 ft. 7 in., Arm tearout force: 4,718 lbf, Boom swing: 80° left / 60° right, Hydraulics:, System: Hitachi High-Performance Hydraulic (HHH), Pump flow: 31.8 gpm, Auxiliary function lever (AFL) with trigger, horn and analog switches, 1-way/2-way selector valve for attachments such as breakers and grapples, Features:, Tail swing: reduced, Work modes: Eco and Power, Auto-idle system, Full hydraulic pilot controls with a control-pattern selector, Canopy or cab configurations, Track options: rubber, steel grouser, or rubber pad, Soil-free track design, Blade: backfill blade standard, optional all-hydraulic angle blade (25° left/right), Operator station tilts forward 50° for service access, Service intervals: 500 hrs. greasing, 500/2,000 hr. engine and hydraulic oil
The Hitachi ZX50U is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It features a short tail swing design for improved maneuverability, a hydraulic system suited to digging, trenching, grading, and lifting tasks, and an operator cab or canopy configuration depending on market specification. The ZX50U is commonly used where access is limited and precise control is required. As part of Hitachi's mini excavator range, it is valued for its compact footprint, transportability, and versatility across small to medium job sites. Specifications may vary by region and production year.