ZX38U-5
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ZAXIS-5 series Short-tail-swing version HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR Model Code : ZX38U-5A Engine Rated Power : 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) Operating Weight : 3 770 - 4 170 kg Backhoe Bucket ISO Heaped : 0.10 m³

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WALK AROUND CONTENTS 4-5 Performance Hitachi mini excavators are renowned for durability, and deliver high levels of productivity with reduced running costs Reduced fuel costs The advanced energy saving system of the new ZAXIS mini excavator has significantly reduced fuel consumption. The cab of the new Hitachi mini excavators is spacious and comfortable, with more leg room, enhanced visibility and user-friendly features Quick and easy cleaning and maintenance can be carried out on the new ZAXIS 38U thanks to convenient and accessible features Improved durability Strengthened front joints,...

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The new Hitachi ZAXIS 38U mini excavator has been designed with one aim in mind – to enable our customers to make their visions a reality. It sets a new standard in terms of performance, comfort and maintenance, and builds upon the Hitachi reputation for versatility, reliability and durability. For owners, it meets the need for efficiency and high quality; for operators, it provides a comfortable, safe working environment and is extremely user-friendly. Thanks to a range of easy maintenance features and with the help of the Hitachi Support Chain after-sales programme, the new ZAXIS 38U...

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PERFORMANCE Like all new ZAXIS models, the mini excavator range has been designed to deliver high levels of productivity and reduced running costs. Suitable for working on such projects as earthmoving, utilities and general construction – and particularly where space is limited – they are fast, powerful and fuel-efficient. They are also extremely durable, thanks to several new design features, which have been incorporated by Hitachi to ensure that they provide an outstanding level of performance on any job site.

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Designed to reduce running costs and built to last Lower fuel costs Greater durability To stand out in today’s competitive construction market, your choice of machinery is vital. The productivity and efficiency of your equipment has a direct impact on your company’s profitability and ultimately its success. These considerations were at the heart of the development of the new range of ZAXIS mini excavators. Working on a variety of construction projects under the pressure of deadlines requires reliable and durable machines that help you to get the job done on time and within budget. The new...

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COMFORT The new ZAXIS mini excavator may look compact on the outside, but the spacious cab proves that it is big on the inside. Hitachi design engineers consulted the views of operators all around the world on the most important considerations for the interior of the machine. As a result, they have developed a comfortable working environment with enhanced visibility, user-friendly features and a greater sense of space than the previous Hitachi models. It helps the ZAXIS 38U to set a new standard on any job site.

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The cab of the new ZAXIS mini excavator is bigger and better If you’re spending the majority of your working day in the cab of a Hitachi ZAXIS mini excavator, it’s important that you feel comfortable and at ease while you work. Hitachi has designed the new ZAXIS 38U with the operator firmly in mind, so that you will feel less tired at the end of your day on the construction site. The power lies firmly in the hands of the operator in the new ZAXIS mini excavator, as Hitachi has incorporated a number of user-friendly features. The wide seat and large cab interior are two of the most obvious...

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MAINTENANCE The new ZAXIS mini excavators will deliver high levels of availability, wherever in the world they are required to work. This is thanks, in part, to the Hitachi reputation for manufacturing reliable and durable machines. It is also due to their range of convenient maintenance features, which allow you to carry out quick and easy cleaning and service tasks on the job site. So, you can be assured of their optimum performance at all times.

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Enjoy trouble-free days on the jobsite thanks to easy maintenance Easy acces Easy cleaning The new range of ZAXIS mini excavators has been designed with a variety of convenient features with the aim of making routine maintenance and servicing quick and easy for our customers. A clean machine ensures optimum performance and helps to minimise downtime. Hitachi has introduced several new features to the new ZAXIS mini excavator range to help you keep it in excellent working order and maximise its availability. Inside the cab, the new two-piece floor mat can be removed and cleaned easily. An...

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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Tractor-type undercarriage. Welded track frame using selected materials. Side frame welded to track frame. Numbers of Rollers on Each Side Travel Device Each track driven by 2-speed axial piston motor. Parking brake is spring-set/hydraulic-released disc type. Automatic transmission system: High-Low. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Boom (canopy) Operating Weight and Ground Pressure CAB Shoe type Shoe width Rubber shoe Grouser shoe UPPERSTRUCTURE Revolving Frame D-section frame for resistance to deformation. Swing Device WEIGHTS AND GROUND PRESSURE Hydraulic Cylinders Boom swing SOUND...

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SPECIFICATIONS WORKING RANGES meter E, I A’ Max. digging reach (on ground) B Max. digging depth C Max. cutting height Max. vertical wall digging depth G Front height at Min. swing radius H Min. level crowding distance I Working radius at Min. swing radius (Max. boom-swing angle) Blade bottom highest position above ground K Blade bottom lowest position above ground with hose rupture valve with assist pipes with hose rupture valve (deg.) with assist pipes (deg.) Excluding track shoe lug.

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Unit: mm ZAXIS 38U A Distance between tumblers * C Counterweight clearance D Rear-end swing radius E Overall width of upperstructure F Overall height of cab I Track shoe width K Overall width (Blade width) * M Overall height of boom P Horizontal distance to blade Q Blade height * Excluding track shoe lug Data in ( ) are dimensions of grouser shoe.

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