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Published dimensions and weight

Hitachi ZX50U-5

The Hitachi ZX50U-5 is a mini excavator built around the 4TNV88C engine (36 hp).

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Mini Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values57
Published highlights
  • Max Cutting Height: 18.11 ft / 5516.88 mm
  • Max Digging Depth: 11.7 ft / 3566.16 mm
  • Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1: 1380-mm (4 ft. 6 in.) Standard Arm and Canopy
  • Max Digging Reach: 19.7 ft / 6004.56 mm
Typical use

Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for Hitachi ZX50U-5 include a published maximum digging depth of 11.7 ft / 3566.16 mm, published bucket digging force of 8273 lb / 36.8 kN, published arm digging force of 5395.5 lb / 24 kN. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (18.11 ft / 5516.88 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Digging Depth” field (11.7 ft / 3566.16 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1” field (1380-mm (4 ft. 6 in.) Standard Arm and 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.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Max Cutting Height18.11 ft5516.88 mm
Max Digging Depth11.7 ft3566.16 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 11380-mm (4 ft. 6 in.) Standard Arm and Canopy1380-mm (4 ft. 6 in.) Standard Arm and Canopy
Max Digging Reach19.7 ft6004.56 mm
Max.Dumping Height13.4 ft4084.32 mm
Minimum Swing Radius86.62 in2200 mm
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Max Cutting Height19.8 ft6035.04 mm
Max Digging Depth12.7 ft3870.96 mm
Max.Dumping Height14.2 ft4328.16 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 21690-mm (5 ft. 7 in.) Long Arm and Canopy1690-mm (5 ft. 7 in.) Long Arm and Canopy
Max Digging Reach20.6 ft6278.88 mm
Minimum Swing Radius90.56 in2300 mm
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Max Cutting Height18.11 ft5516.88 mm
Max Digging Depth11.7 ft3566.16 mm
Minimum Swing Radius87.01 in2210 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 31380-mm (4 ft. 6 in.) Standard Arm and Cab1380-mm (4 ft. 6 in.) Standard Arm and Cab
Max Digging Reach19.7 ft6004.56 mm
Max.Dumping Height13.4 ft4084.32 mm
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Max Cutting Height19.8 ft6035.04 mm
Max Digging Depth12.7 ft3870.96 mm
Minimum Swing Radius90.56 in2300 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 41690-mm (5 ft. 7 in.) Long Arm and Cab1690-mm (5 ft. 7 in.) Long Arm and Cab
Max Digging Reach20.6 ft6278.88 mm
Max.Dumping Height14.2 ft4328.16 mm
05

Dimensions

Counterweight Clearance2.01 ft610 mm
Ground Clearance1.12 ft340 mm
Tail Swing Radius3.29 ft1000 mm
Blade Width6.7 ft2042.16 mm
Overall Height Cab8.4 ft2560.33 mm
Overall Height Canopy8.4 ft2560.33 mm
Track Length98.43 in2500 mm
Track Width1312.34 ft400 m
06

Undercarriage

Tracks, Rubber15.75 in400 mm
07

Engine

Emission Tier LevelEPA Final Tier 4EPA Final Tier 4
Engine Model4TNV88C4TNV88C
Net Power36 hp26.8 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement133.7 cu in2.2 L
Alternator55 amps55 amps
08

Capacities

Engine Oil With Filter2.3 gal8.6 L
Fuel Tank18.5 gal70 L
Hydraulic Tank14.8 gal56 L
Cooling System1.4 gal5 L
09

Operational

Blade Height14.7 in373 mm
10

Performance

Travel Speed Low1.6 mph2.5 km/h
Travel Speed - High2.7 mph4.2 km/h
11

Swing Mechanism

Swing BrakeSpring-applied, hydraulically released, automatic, disc typeSpring-applied, hydraulically released, automatic, disc type
Swing Speed9 rpm9 rpm
12

Weights

Counterweight1543.3 lb700 kg
13

Buckets

Bucket Digging Force - Sae8273 lb36.8 kN
Arm Digging Force5395.5 lb24 kN
14

Blade

Maximum Drop Below Ground1.2 ft360 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground1.6 ft460 mm
15

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow23.1 gal/min87.4 L/min
16

Hydraulic

Pump Flow31.8 gal/min120 L/min
17

Boom

Boom Swing Left80 degrees80 degrees
Boom Swing Right60 degrees60 degrees
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