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Hitachi ZX160LC-6 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX160LC-6 ➔

The Hitachi ZX160LC-6 is a medium-sized crawler excavator designed for general construction, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, making it suitable for trenching, grading, lifting, and excavation in confined or uneven jobsite conditions. The ZX160LC-6 is part of Hitachi's Zaxis-6 series and is commonly equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. Typical applications include roadwork, residential construction, landscaping, and municipal projects. Its compact tail swing and balanced operating weight support versatile performance across a range of earthmoving tasks.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Arm Digging Force - ISO	20,459 lbs (9,280 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE	19,784 lbs (8,974 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	25,180 lbs (11,421 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE	22,257 lbs (10,096 kg)
Max Cutting Height	29 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Max.Dumping Height	20 ft (6 m)
Minimum swing radius	20 in (52 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Arm Digging Force - ISO	18,210 lbs (8,260 kg)
Arm Digging Force - SAE	17,536 lbs (7,954 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	25,180 lbs (11,421 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE	22,257 lbs (10,096 kg)
Max Cutting Height	29 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	21 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Max.Dumping Height	20 ft (6 m)
Minimum swing radius	23 in (57 cm)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Overall height

10 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Cab height	12 in (30 cm)
Center to center - idler to sprocket	10 ft (3 m)
Counterweight Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Overall height	10 ft (3 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7 ft (2 m)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length	8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Alternator	50 amps
Aspiration	Turbocharged and charged air cooled
Battery	2
Displacement	183 cu in (3,000 cu cm)
Emission Tier Level	EPA Final Tier 4
Engine Model	4JJ1
Net Power	101 hp (75 kw)
Off-Level Capacity	70%
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Controls	Pilot levers short-stroke low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
Implement - Operating Pressure	4980 psi
Travel - Operating Pressure	4980 psi

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (24 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal (17 l)
Fuel Capacity	75 gal (285 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	33 gpm (125 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	56 gal (210 l)
Operating Weight	38,400 lbs (17,418 kg)

Performance

Travel speed low	2 mph (4 kph)
Travel Speed - High	3 mph (5 kph)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

13.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	38,030 lbs (17,250 kg)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	43
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Adjustment	Hydraulic

Hitachi ZX160LC-6s currently for sale

A 2023 Hitachi ZX160LC-6 From Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. for Call for Price

A 2021 Hitachi ZX160LC-6 From James River Equipment for $124,900.00 USD

A 2024 Hitachi ZX160LC-6 From Mid Country Machinery for $189,000.00 USD

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