COMPACT EXCAVATORS

SMALL MACHINES. BIG IMPACT Small and compact, the ZX35U-5, ZX50U-5 and ZX60USB-5 make a big impact on all kinds of jobs. You get a spacious cab with wider, easier entry and better visibility; a Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV fuel-efficient Yanmar engine; and easy maintenance with enhancements such as improved access to coolers. Plus, work comfortably in any environment by choosing a cab or canopy now available for all three models. With these compacts, you get

MORE PRODUCTIVITY IN MORE PLACES. With their reduced- and zero-tail-swing designs, these excavators are perfect for work in close quarters. Easy to load and transport, these models are also smart choices for trenching, excavating, loading trucks and other jobs in wide-open spaces. With these excavators, you can WORK ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. STANDARD BACKFILL BLADE AUXILIARY LINES WEDGE-STYLE COUPLER Although not a replacement for a grading tractor, standard backfill blades let these excavators fill-in quite capably. An optional all-hydraulic blade angles 25 degrees, left or right, for even more efficient...

TRACK OPTIONS Choose the tracks that are best for the way you work. The rubber tracks traverse virtually any terrain, including paved surfaces. Also available are steel tracks and steel tracks with rubber pads. OVERCOME OBSTACLES Don’t let obstacles get in the way of your work. The independentswing boom and 360-degree rotation let you set up and work nearly anywhere there’s work. POWER UP Match engine speed to the job with power/economy work modes. Choose the power mode and get higher engine speeds for most digging work. For lighter digging jobs, the economy mode reduces engine speed and noise,...

EASY ACCESS Spacious operator stations have wide entryways, making entry and exit easier than ever. Flat, skid-resistant floor mats remove easily for clean-out. MORE VISIBILITY Redesigned cab’s 50-mm (2-in.) wider, 150-mm (6-in.) taller front glass; and single-hinge door provide unsurpassed allaround visibility. PLENTY OF FOOT ROOM Swing boom and foldable travel pedals are positioned where they’re easy to operate, yet allow plenty of foot room. QUIET OPERATION Noise-reducing muffler (ZX35U-5) and after-treatment device (ZX50U-5/ZX60USB-5), plus isochronous high-idle speed, help keep things noticeably...

Operators won't have to squeeze their way into these excavators thanks to wide entryways. Seats, pedals and controls are positioned to accommodate bigger operators. And expansive visibility gives a clear view of the jobsite. Choose a heated and air-conditioned cab or a canopy for any of these models. It's time to experience COMFORTABLE PRODUCTIVITY. CLIMATE CONTROL Automatic, high-velocity bi-level climate-control system with automotive-style adjustable louvers help keep the glass clear and the cab comfortable. ENHANCED MONITOR The enhanced monitor provides fingertip control of functions like auto-shutdown,...

HEAVY-DUTY SHIELDS Heavy-duty shields deflect material and impacts, protecting the boom/blade cylinders and drive motors. WET-DISC SWING BRAKE Wet-disc swing brake provides long-term maintenance-free performance. O-RING SEALS O-ring face-seal hydraulic fittings virtually eliminate aggravating and costly oil leaks. REINFORCED FRAMES Rigid, reinforced D-channel side frames resist impact, providing maximum cab and component protection. EXTENDED SERVICE INTERVALS Oil-impregnated bushings enhance durability and extend grease intervals to 500 hours for the arm-and-boom joint, and 100 hours for the...

Built to the same high standards as our larger excavators, our compacts are equipped with exactly what you need. Oil-impregnated boom, arm and bucket bushings increase digging structure durability. Reinforced D-channel side frames protect components from impact damage. And heavy-duty cast or box-constructed fabricated X-frames provide a rock-solid base. With these compacts, you'll see BUILT-IN TOUGHNESS. 2 YEAR/2,000-H0UR WARRANTY Work confidently with an extended standard full-machine warranty for these compact excavators -2 years after delivery or 2,000 hours, whichever comes first. STRUCTURAL...

EASY MAINTENANCE. Maintenance is simplified with our Dash-5 compacts. From extended service intervals to easily accessible components, you can increase productivity and lower operating costs. Plus, our dealer network stands ready to assist with parts if you need them. Put these excavators to work and expect LESS DOWNTIME, MORE UPTIME. SPIN-ON FILTERS Vertical spin-on filters allow quick and clean changes. Extended engine and hydraulic oil intervals let you work longer. HINGED SERVICE DOOR Hinged door provides wide-open access to the side-by-side oil cooler and radiator for easier core cleanout....

AT-A-GLANCE LEVELS Hydraulic fluid sight gauge and see-through coolant reservoir let you quickly check levels at a glance. FUEL EFFICIENCY Fuel-sipping diesels, auto-idle and economy work mode help preserve precious fuel. SEAMLESS REGENS Seamless diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning happens automatically without impacting machine productivity. The service interval is 6,000 hours and can be done by your Hitachi dealer. FINAL TIER 4 (FT4) TECHNOLOGY In the ZX50U-5 and ZX60USB-5, FT4 technology employs cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for reducing NOx, and a diesel particulate filter (DPF)...

Engine ZX50U-5 Manufacturer and Model Yanmar 4TNV88C Non-Road Emissions Standard EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV Displacement 2.19 L (134 cu. in.) Net Power (ISO 9249) 26.8 kW (35.9 hp) at 2,400 rpm Powertrain Each track independently driven by hydrostatic axial-piston motor connected to 2-stage planetary gear-reduction box Maximum Travel Speed  Low 2.5 km/h (1.6 mph)  High 4.2 km/h (2.6 mph) Hydraulics Closed center load-sensing with 1 variable-displacement pump Pump Flow 120.0 L/m (31.7 gpm) Auxiliary Flow 87.4 L/m (23.1 gpm) Controls Hydraulic pilot-operated controls for boom, arm, bucket,...

Swing Break Spring-applied, hydraulically released, automatic, disc type Standard Arm, Canopy, and Standard Arm, Cab, and Long Arm, Canopy, and Long Arm, Cab, and 400-mm Rubber Steel Rubber Steel Rubber Steel Rubber Steel With 745-kg (1,642 lb.) Counterweight; 762-mm (30 in.), 204-kg (450 lb.) Bucket; Full Fuel Tank; and 79-kg (165 lb.) Operator Angle Blade Counterweight Standard Additional