- Max Cutting Height: 11.62 ft / 3540 mm
- Max Digging Depth: 7.19 ft / 2190 mm
- Max.Dumping Height: 8.24 ft / 2510 mm
- Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1: 0.93-m (3 ft. 1 in.) Standard Arm
Published dimensions and weight
Hitachi ZX17U-5
The Hitachi ZX17U-5 is a mini excavator powered by a 14.5 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values38
Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for Hitachi ZX17U-5 include a published maximum digging depth of 7.19 ft / 2190 mm, published bucket digging force of 3597 lb / 16 kN, published arm digging force of 1933.4 lb / 8.6 kN. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (11.62 ft / 3540 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Digging Depth” field (7.19 ft / 2190 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max.Dumping Height” field (8.24 ft / 2510 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.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height11.62 ft3540 mm
Max Digging Depth7.19 ft2190 mm
Max.Dumping Height8.24 ft2510 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 10.93-m (3 ft. 1 in.) Standard Arm0.93-m (3 ft. 1 in.) Standard Arm
Minimum Swing Radius60.24 in1530 mm
Max Digging Reach12.5 ft3810 mm
Dimensions
Counterweight Clearance1.48 ft450 mm
Ground Clearance0.55 ft165 mm
Tail Swing Radius2.24 ft680 mm
Blade Width4.2 ft1280 mm
Overall Height7.81 ft2380 mm
Track Shoe Width0.76 ft230 mm
Undercarriage
Rear Overhang1.58 in40 mm
Counterweight, Standard264.56 lb120 kg
Ground Pressure3.9 psi26.89 kPa
Tracks, Rubber9.06 in230 mm
Engine
Emission Tier LevelEPA Final Tier 4EPA Final Tier 4
Engine Model3TNV74F3TNV74F
Net Power14.5 hp10.9 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement60.5 cu in1 L
Alternator40 amps40 amps
Capacities
Engine Oil With Filter0.9 gal3.1 L
Fuel Tank5.3 gal20.1 L
Hydraulic Tank3.7 gal14 L
Cooling System0.8 gal2.7 L
Operational
Blade Height10.3 in260 mm
Performance
Travel Speed Low1.5 mph2.4 km/h
Travel Speed - High2.7 mph4.2 km/h
Swing Mechanism
Swing BrakeSpring applied, hydraulically released, automaticSpring applied, hydraulically released, automatic
Swing Speed9.4 rpm9.4 rpm
Buckets
Bucket Digging Force - Sae3597 lb16 kN
Arm Digging Force1933.4 lb8.6 kN
Hydraulic
Pump Piston10.2 gal/min38.4 L/min
Gear Pump3 gal/min11 L/min
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow7.9 gal/min29.9 L/min
Boom
Boom Swing Left70 degrees70 degrees
Boom Swing Right50 degrees50 degrees
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