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Published dimensions and weight

Hitachi ZX870LC-6

The Hitachi ZX870LC-6 is a hydraulic excavator of about 85.6 t, powered by a 512 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight188715.7 lb85600 kg
03Selected published values127
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 48.82 ft / 14880 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 15.65 ft / 4770 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 42.75 ft / 13030 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 29.79 ft / 9080 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Hitachi ZX870LC-6 include a published maximum digging depth of 29.11 ft / 8870 mm, published bucket digging force of 80706.41 lb / 359 kN, published arm digging force of 70814.82 lb / 315 kN. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (48.82 ft / 14880 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (15.65 ft / 4770 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (42.75 ft / 13030 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit48.82 ft14880 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit15.65 ft4770 mm
Max Cutting Height42.75 ft13030 mm
Max Loading Height29.79 ft9080 mm
Max Reach Along Ground45.35 ft13820 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth23.53 ft7170 mm
Max Digging Depth29.11 ft8870 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Length - 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) BoomArm Length - 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso89698.77 lb399 kN
Arm Digging Force - Iso72613.29 lb323 kN
Bucket Digging Force - Sae80706.41 lb359 kN
Arm Digging Force - Sae70814.82 lb315 kN
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit48.56 ft14800 mm
Max Cutting Height45.35 ft13820 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit16.84 ft5130 mm
Max Loading Height31.96 ft9740 mm
Max Reach Along Ground48.04 ft14640 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth27.83 ft8480 mm
Max Digging Depth31.4 ft9570 mm
Arm Digging Force - Sae61372.84 lb273 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Arm Length - 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) BoomArm Length - 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso89698.77 lb399 kN
Arm Digging Force - Iso62946.5 lb280 kN
Bucket Digging Force - Sae80706.41 lb359 kN
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Shipping Length Of Unit48.07 ft14650 mm
Max Cutting Height47.64 ft14520 mm
Max Loading Height34.16 ft10410 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit18.9 ft5760 mm
Max Reach Along Ground51.42 ft15670 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth31.99 ft9750 mm
Max Digging Depth34.68 ft10570 mm
Bucket Digging Force - Sae64969.78 lb289 kN
Arm Digging Force - Iso54628.57 lb243 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Arm Length - 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) BoomArm Length - 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom
Arm Digging Force - Sae53279.72 lb237 kN
Bucket Digging Force - Iso72613.29 lb323 kN
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Shipping Length Of Unit44.46 ft13550 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit17.07 ft5200 mm
Max Cutting Height39.41 ft12010 mm
Max Loading Height26.68 ft8130 mm
Max Reach Along Ground39.44 ft12020 mm
Max Digging Depth23.43 ft7140 mm
Bucket Digging Force - Iso106109.82 lb472 kN
Arm Digging Force - Iso88574.72 lb394 kN
Arm Digging Force - Sae84977.78 lb378 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Arm Length - 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) Mass Excavating with 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in)Arm Length - 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) Mass Excavating with 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae92396.47 lb411 kN
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth13.46 ft4100 mm
05

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5

Shipping Length Of Unit48.56 ft14800 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit16.84 ft5130 mm
Max Cutting Height48.1 ft14660 mm
Max Loading Height35.47 ft10810 mm
Max Reach Along Ground53.55 ft16320 mm
Max Digging Depth36.62 ft11160 mm
Bucket Digging Force - Sae80706.41 lb359 kN
Arm Digging Force - Iso62946.5 lb280 kN
Arm Digging Force - Sae61372.84 lb273 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5Arm Length - 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) with 10 m (32 ft 10 in) BoomArm Length - 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) with 10 m (32 ft 10 in) Boom
Bucket Digging Force - Iso89698.77 lb399 kN
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth32.39 ft9870 mm
06

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6

Max Cutting Height50.33 ft15340 mm
Max Loading Height36.95 ft11260 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit48.07 ft14650 mm
Max Reach Along Ground56.89 ft17340 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit18.9 ft5760 mm
Max Digging Depth39.9 ft12160 mm
Bucket Digging Force - Iso72613.29 lb323 kN
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth37.21 ft11340 mm
Bucket Digging Force - Sae64969.78 lb289 kN
Arm Digging Force - Iso54628.57 lb243 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6Arm Length - 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) with 10 m (32 ft 10 in) BoomArm Length - 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) with 10 m (32 ft 10 in) Boom
Arm Digging Force - Sae53279.72 lb237 kN
07

Dimensions

Ground Clearance2.92 ft890 mm
Height To Top Of Cab12.11 ft3690 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks14.28 ft4350 mm
Length Of Track On Ground48.82 ft14880 mm
Tail Swing Radius14.9 ft4540 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance5.52 ft1680 mm
08

Undercarriage

Number Of Shoes Per Side5151
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side99
Ground Pressure15.5 psi106.87 kPa
Max Travel Speed2.93 mph4.7 km/h
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side33
Drawbar Pull125850 lb559.81 kN
09

Electrical System

Battery Capacity500 CCA500 CCA
Alternator Rating50 amp50 amp
Batteries2 x 12 V2 x 12 V
Work Lights5 halogen5 halogen
10

Cylinders

Bore (Boom)8.5 in215 mm
Stroke (Boom)72.3 in1835 mm
Rod Diameter (Boom)6 in150 mm
Bore (Arm)8.9 in225 mm
Stroke (Arm)87.6 in2225 mm
Rod Diameter (Arm)6.3 in160 mm
Bore (Bucket)7.9 in200 mm
Stroke (Bucket)61.3 in1555 mm
Rod Diameter (Bucket)5.6 in140 mm
11

Engine

Emissions LevelEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IVEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Number Of Cylinders66
Off-Level Capacity70 %70 %
Engine ModelIsuzu 6WG1-FT4Isuzu 6WG1-FT4
Net Power512 hp381.8 kw
Cooling System2 cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fans with remote-mounted drives2 cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fans with remote-mounted drives
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged, air-to-air charge-air coolerTurbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler
Displacement956.9 cu in15.7 L
12

Capacities

Engine Oil With Filter15.1 gal57 L
Swing Drive2.8 gal10.5 L
Fuel Tank293.3 gal1110 L
Hydraulic Tank132.1 gal500 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank25.1 gal95 L
Cooling System32.8 gal124 L
Hydraulic System275.3 gal1042 L
Pump Drive1.7 gal6.2 L
13

Operational

Operating Weight188715.7 lb85600 kg
14

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed7.8 rpm7.8 rpm
Swing Torque198404.3 lb ft269000 Nm
15

Buckets

Minimum Bucket Capacity2 yd31.6 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity7.6 yd35.9 m3
16

Hydraulic System

Main Pump - Maximum Flow149.6 gal/min566 L/min
Hydraulic System TypeOpen center, load sensingOpen center, load sensing
Main Pump Type2 variable-displacement pumps2 variable-displacement pumps
Implement - Operating Pressure4626.8 psi31900 kPa
Travel - Operating Pressure4974.8 psi34300 kPa
Swing - Operating Pressure4264.2 psi29400 kPa
Power Boost - Operating Pressure4974.8 psi34300 kPa
ControlsPilot levers, short-stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff leverPilot levers, short-stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
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