Hitachi Compact Class Excavators

Product catalog summary

Engine Specifications: The document highlights the use of Yanmar engines in the Zaxis Compact Excavators, known for their fuel efficiency, power, and compliance with current emissions standards.

Boom and Arm Design: The design is similar to larger models, suitable for extreme applications. The bucket cylinder hose is protected inside the arm, and the boom cylinder guard is improved for durability.

Attachments: Standard features include a quick-coupler and hydraulic-attachment package, along with an auxiliary-function foot control.

Compact Design: The Zaxis Compact Excavators are designed for shrinking job sites, offering nimble and powerful performance with a reduced footprint. The ZX17U-2 model can navigate through a 40-inch opening.

Performance and Durability: Despite their size, these excavators maintain the reliability and performance of larger Hitachi models, featuring steel covers, reinforced frames, and durable components like lubricant-impregnated bushings.

Operator Comfort: The machines offer easy entry and exit, pilot controls, and optional enclosed cabs with air conditioning and heat. The design ensures operator comfort with features like suspension seats and wrist rests.

Maintenance: The document emphasizes easy maintenance with features like tiltable cabin floors, easy-access doors, and concentrated inspection points. Extended service intervals help reduce operating costs.

Dealer and Service Network: Hitachi dealers are required to meet high standards in customer satisfaction and service. The network includes parts centers and field depots for critical parts, along with remanufactured components.

Manufacturing Excellence: Hitachi's manufacturing facilities in Japan and North Carolina are highlighted for their advanced technologies and production capabilities, contributing to the company's wide range of excavators.

Catalog excerpts

Yanmar engines are fuel efficient andpowerful, plus deliver field-proven reliability and meet current emissions requirements. Similar design to bigger models for extreme applications. Bucket cylinder hose is housed inside the arm for protection. Improved boom cylinder guard for greater durability. Quick-coupler and hydraulic-attachment package comes standard, as does an auxiliary-function foot control. 2 >

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TINY TITANS > 2 *Some items not available on all models Single large swing pin increases the stiff-ness of the boom and arm, eliminating erky movements for smoother operation. Efficient ero- and near-ero-tail-swingdesigns lower the center of gravity, increase stability, and let you work in tight areas. HITACHI PERFORMANCE TOUGH COMPONENTS OPERATOR COMFORT EASY TO MAINTAIN >

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The - features a backfill blade with foldable wings, and tracks that narrow to ust over three feet to work in places with tight access points. Tracks extend out to inches mm for outstanding stability during operation. >

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An enclosed cab is available for the three largest models.Heat and air conditioning, plus a cloth suspension seat, are standard with the cab option. hether you choose a canopy or cab, both rest on four shock-absorbing rubber mounts for more cushioned operation and noise isolation. FUEEFFCIENT ENGINE >

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Easily accessible areas allow easy-to-do routine maintenance. The -beam track is rounded for smooth mud removal. One-sided slope on the track side promotes mud slide-off. >

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