- Max Cutting Height: 14.7 ft / 4480.57 mm
- Max Digging Depth: 8.6 ft / 2621.29 mm
- Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1: 1.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Canopy
- Max.Dumping Height: 10.6 ft / 3230.88 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Hitachi ZX26U-5
The Hitachi ZX26U-5 is a mini excavator powered by a 20 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values45
Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for Hitachi ZX26U-5 include a published maximum digging depth of 8.6 ft / 2621.29 mm, published bucket digging force of 4993.1 lb / 22.3 kN, published arm digging force of 3410.4 lb / 15.2 kN. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (14.7 ft / 4480.57 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Digging Depth” field (8.6 ft / 2621.29 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1” field (1.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Canopy) 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 Height14.7 ft4480.57 mm
Max Digging Depth8.6 ft2621.29 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 11.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Canopy1.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Canopy
Max.Dumping Height10.6 ft3230.88 mm
Max Digging Reach15.2 ft4632.96 mm
Minimum Swing Radius75.6 in1920 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Cutting Height14.1 ft4297.68 mm
Max Digging Depth8.6 ft2621.29 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 21.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Cab1.17-m (3 ft. 10 in) Standard Arm - Cab
Max Digging Reach15.2 ft4632.96 mm
Max.Dumping Height9.98 ft3040 mm
Minimum Swing Radius79.14 in2010 mm
Dimensions
Counterweight Clearance1.74 ft530 mm
Ground Clearance0.99 ft300 mm
Tail Swing Radius2.63 ft800 mm
Blade Width4.93 ft1500 mm
Overall Height7.98 ft2430 mm
Track Shoe Width0.99 ft300 mm
Undercarriage
Cab Rubber Track3.8 psi26.21 kPa
Canopy Rubber Track3.6 psi24.83 kPa
Tracks, Rubber11.82 in300 mm
Engine
Emission Tier LevelEPA Final Tier 4EPA Final Tier 4
Engine Model3TNV80F3TNV80F
Net Power20 hp14.9 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement77.4 cu in1.3 L
Alternator40 amps40 amps
Capacities
Engine Oil With Filter1 gal3.7 L
Fuel Tank9.1 gal34.1 L
Hydraulic Tank6.4 gal23.9 L
Cooling System0.9 gal3.2 L
Operational
Blade Height12.6 in320 mm
Performance
Travel Speed Low1.9 mph2.9 km/h
Travel Speed - High2.8 mph4.5 km/h
Swing Mechanism
Swing BrakeSpring applied, hydraulically released, automaticSpring applied, hydraulically released, automatic
Swing Speed9.1 rpm9.1 rpm
Weights
Cab6106.9 lb2770 kg
Canopy5776.2 lb2620 kg
Buckets
Bucket Digging Force - Sae4993.1 lb22.3 kN
Arm Digging Force3410.4 lb15.2 kN
Hydraulic
Pump Piston19.1 gal/min72 L/min
Gear Pump4.4 gal/min16.3 L/min
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow12.2 gal/min46.2 L/min
Boom
Arm Left70 degrees70 degrees
Arm Right60 degrees60 degrees
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