Used Hitachi ZX200-3 Excavator

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HITACHI ZX200-3 Hydraulic Excavator Detailed Introduction

The HITACHI ZX200-3 is a 20-ton class medium hydraulic excavator developed and manufactured by Hitachi Construction Machinery. As the third-generation upgraded model of the classic ZX200 series, it balances high operation efficiency, excellent fuel economy and outstanding reliability, and is widely recognized by construction operators around the world.

1. Core Technical Parameters

Category	Specifications
Operating weight	19.8 – 20.5 t (varies by configuration)
Standard bucket capacity	0.8 – 1.0 m³ (standard 0.91 m³)
Engine model	Isuzu AI-4HK1X in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine
Rated net power	122 kW (164 HP) @ 2000 rpm
Emission standard	Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Max digging depth	6670 mm
Max digging reach	9820 mm
Max dumping height	6770 mm
Swing speed	13.3 rpm
Travel speed	3.5 km/h (low speed) / 5.5 km/h (high speed)
Gradeability	70% (35°)
Hydraulic system working pressure	34.3 MPa
Fuel tank capacity	400 L
Hydraulic oil tank capacity	140 L

2. Core Design & Technological Advantages

2.1 Powertrain System

The matched Isuzu engine adopts electronic common rail fuel injection technology, with strong low-torque output performance, and can adapt to harsh working conditions such as high altitude (below 3000m) and high temperature. It is equipped with automatic idle and automatic engine shutdown functions: when the equipment is idle for more than the set time, it will automatically reduce the engine speed or even shut down, reducing unnecessary fuel consumption.

2.2 Hydraulic System

It is equipped with Hitachi's proprietary HIOS III (Hydraulic Intelligent Operating System) third-generation hydraulic system, which optimizes the matching between engine power and hydraulic pump output, reducing energy loss by more than 10% compared with the previous generation model. It supports 3 operation mode switching:

P (Power) mode: for heavy-duty high-efficiency operations such as rock excavation and large-load loading
E (Economy) mode: for conventional earthwork operations, reducing fuel consumption by 10-12% under the same workload
L (Light) mode: for fine operations such as lifting, grading and pipeline laying, with higher control accuracy

2.3 Structural Durability Design

The boom, arm and bucket are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, with stress relief treatment after welding, which can withstand long-term heavy-load impact. The X-type chassis frame adopts an integral welding process, with strong load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance. The sealed and lubricated track chain reduces wear between components, and the service life of the track assembly is extended by more than 20% compared with ordinary tracks. Optional rubber track pads are available for municipal road operations to avoid pavement damage.

3. Operator Cabin & Safety Configuration

The cab meets international ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) certification standards, which fully protects the personal safety of operators in case of rollover or falling object impact.
Equipped with a fully adjustable air suspension seat with lumbar support, which can effectively absorb vibration generated during operation and reduce fatigue from long-term work.
The pilot control joystick has moderate operating force and short stroke, with high control sensitivity. The full LCD instrument panel clearly displays real-time parameters such as fuel level, water temperature, hydraulic oil temperature and fault codes, which is convenient for operators to grasp the equipment status.
The cab has excellent sound insulation performance, internal operating noise is lower than 75 dB(A). It is equipped with a high-efficiency automatic air conditioning system with multiple air outlets, providing a comfortable operating environment.
Large-area frameless glass provides a 360° panoramic view, and an optional reversing camera is available to eliminate blind spots during operation.

4. Maintenance & Cost Control

All daily maintenance points are arranged at ground-accessible positions, so replacement of oil filters, fuel filters, air filters and other consumables can be completed without climbing the equipment, greatly reducing maintenance time and difficulty.
The two-stage air filter system with pre-filter can effectively filter dust and impurities in the air, suitable for high-dust working conditions such as mines and quarries, effectively extending the service life of the engine.
The hydraulic system adopts a high-precision 10μm return filter, which effectively protects hydraulic components such as pumps and valves, and the hydraulic oil replacement interval is extended to 5000 hours, reducing maintenance costs by about 15% compared with the previous generation model.
It is equipped with the Hitachi Global e-Service remote monitoring system as standard, which supports real-time viewing of equipment location, working hours, fuel consumption and fault information, which is convenient for fleet management and fault pre-diagnosis.

5. Typical Application Scenarios

The ZX200-3 has strong adaptability to working conditions, and is widely used in:

Municipal engineering: road construction, pipeline trenching, site leveling, urban greening construction
Building construction: foundation excavation, material transfer, construction waste removal
Mining and quarrying: ore stripping, short-distance transfer, auxiliary loading and unloading
Water conservancy and agriculture: river dredging, reservoir maintenance, tree planting pit digging
Special operations: can be equipped with a variety of attachments such as breakers, grapples, hydraulic shears, etc., to meet the needs of demolition, material handling and other operations

6. Market Competitiveness

Compared with other 20-ton class excavators on the market, the Hitachi ZX200-3 has outstanding advantages such as high operation efficiency, low fuel consumption, low failure rate and high residual value. Its spare parts supply network covers the whole world, and the maintenance cost is low, which is suitable for individual construction owners, engineering leasing companies and small and medium-sized construction teams.

Note: The above parameters are for standard configuration, specific parameters may vary according to different configuration schemes and regional emission requirements.

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Used Hitachi ZX200-3 Excavator

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