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Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Hitachi ➔
Model: ZX85USB-5 ➔

The Hitachi ZX85USB-5 is a compact excavator designed for versatile construction and excavation tasks. Featuring a reduced tail swing radius, the ZX85USB-5 excels in confined spaces while maintaining powerful digging performance. Equipped with a fuel-efficient engine, advanced hydraulic system, and robust undercarriage, this model delivers enhanced productivity and durability. Its operator cabin offers improved visibility, ergonomic controls, and noise reduction for increased comfort. The ZX85USB-5 supports various attachments, making it suitable for trenching, landscaping, and utility work. This excavator is widely used in urban construction, infrastructure projects, and site development, combining maneuverability with reliable heavy-duty operation.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Arm Digging Force - SAE	6,902 lbs (3,131 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - SAE	10,476 lbs (4,752 kg)
Max Cutting Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Digging Depth	15 ft (5 m)
Max Digging Reach	3 ft (1 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	25 ft (8 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13 ft (4 m)

Capacities

Engine oil with filter	3 gal (12 l)
Fuel Tank	36 gal (135 l)
Hydraulic system	27 gal (103 l)
Hydraulic Tank	15 gal (56 l)
Propel	0 gal (2 l)

Cylinders

Bore (Arm)	4 in (10 cm)
Bore (Boom)	5 in (12 cm)
Bore (Bucket)	3 in (9 cm)
Rod Diameter (Arm)	2 in (6 cm)
Rod Diameter (Boom)	3 in (7 cm)
Rod Diameter (Bucket)	2 in (6 cm)
Stroke (Arm)	36 in (90 cm)
Stroke (Boom)	35 in (89 cm)
Stroke (Bucket)	29 in (73 cm)

Dimensions

Cab Height	9 ft (3 m)
Counterweight Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Length	2,685 in (6,820 cm)
Tail Swing Radius	5 ft (1 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length	10 ft (3 m)

Electrical System

Alternator rating	50 amp
Batteries	2 x 12 V volts
Battery capacity	450CCA
Work Lights	2 halogen

Engine

Aspiration	Natural
Cooling system	High efficiency direct-driven suction-type fan
Displacement	201 cu in (3,300 cu cm)
Emissions level	EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Engine Make	Yanmar
Engine Model	4TNV98C-WHBW
Net Power	57 hp (42 kw)
Off-Level Capacity	70%
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Controls	Pilot levers
Implement - Operating Pressure	3771 psi
Main pump type	3 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Travel - Operating Pressure	4554 psi

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	53 gpm (200 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	566 psi
Operating Weight	17,952 lbs (8,143 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

10.5 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	14,661 lbs (6,650 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side	40

Hitachi ZX85USB-5s currently for sale

A 2015 Hitachi ZX85USB-5 From Westrax Machinery for $44,000.00 USD

A 2019 Hitachi ZX85USB-5 From Pape Machinery for $73,000.00 USD

A 2021 Hitachi ZX85USB-5 From W.I. Clark Company for $89,500.00 USD

A 2018 Hitachi ZX85USB-5 From Korpan Tractor for $113,374.00 USD

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