- Shipping Length Of Unit: 17.92 ft / 5460 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 8.37 ft / 2550 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 18.48 ft / 5630 mm
- Max Loading Height: 13 ft / 3960 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Hitachi ZX50U-3
The Hitachi ZX50U-3 is a midi excavator of about 5.1 t; its 4TNV88 engine is rated at 38.1 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight11164 lb5064 kg
03Selected published values36
Midi excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching and site work where a mid-size tracked machine fits the access available. Published rows for Hitachi ZX50U-3 include a published maximum digging depth of 11.65 ft / 3550 mm, published operating weight of 11164 lb / 5064 kg, published engine power of 38.1 hp / 28.5 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (17.92 ft / 5460 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (8.37 ft / 2550 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (18.48 ft / 5630 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit17.92 ft5460 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.37 ft2550 mm
Max Cutting Height18.48 ft5630 mm
Max Loading Height13 ft3960 mm
Max Reach Along Ground19.36 ft5900 mm
Max Digging Depth11.65 ft3550 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 9'4" (2.85 m) / Stick 4'6" (1.38 m)Boom 9'4" (2.85 m) / Stick 4'6" (1.38 m)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit18.12 ft5520 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.37 ft2550 mm
Max Cutting Height19.26 ft5870 mm
Max Loading Height13.78 ft4200 mm
Max Reach Along Ground20.35 ft6200 mm
Max Digging Depth12.67 ft3860 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 9'4" (2.85 m) / Stick 5'7" (1.69 m)Boom 9'4" (2.85 m) / Stick 5'7" (1.69 m)
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks6.57 ft2000 mm
Length Of Track On Ground6.53 ft1990 mm
Ground Clearance1.12 ft340 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.37 ft2550 mm
Tail Swing Radius3.29 ft1000 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.01 ft610 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe Size15.99 in406 mm
Ground Pressure4.06 psi28 kPa
Max Travel Speed2.7 mph4.35 km/h
Engine
Engine Make23482348
Engine Model4TNV884TNV88
Net Power38.1 hp28.5 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement134 cu in2.2 L
Operational
Operating Weight11164 lb5064 kg
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal70 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity1.8 gal6.5 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.3 gal50 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.3 gal8.6 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity33 gal/min124.9 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed9 rpm9 rpm
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