Hitachi ZX270 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX270 ➔

The Hitachi ZX270 Excavator offers powerful performance and versatility for various excavation tasks. With a max cutting height of 33.4 ft and a digging depth of 25.9 ft, this machine can tackle a wide range of projects with ease. Its turbocharged, intercooled engine provides 173 hp of net power, while the hydraulic system boasts a 110.5 gpm flow capacity and a relief valve pressure of 5050 psi. With a comfortable cab height of 10.3 ft and an operating weight of 59524.9 lbs, the Hitachi ZX270 is a reliable and efficient choice for your excavating needs.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	32 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32 ft (10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	33 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	24 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	23 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	33 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	26 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (1 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (1 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	12 ft (4 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	10 ft (3 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged intercooled
Displacement	396 cu in (6,494 cu cm)
Engine Model	AA-6BGIT
Max Torque	470 lbs ft (637 nm)
Net Power	173 hp (129 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm
Torque Measured @	1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (23 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7 gal (25 l)
Fuel Capacity	100 gal (380 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	111 gpm (418 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	81 gal (307 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5050 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	59,525 lbs (27,000 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5 gal (17 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

10.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Ground Pressure	8 psi
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	45
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	9 ft (3 m)

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