Used Hitachi ZX55 Excavator

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HITACHI ZX55 Compact Hydraulic Excavator Detailed Introduction

The Hitachi ZX55 is a 5-ton class compact excavator under Hitachi Construction Machinery’s globally recognized Zaxis series, positioned as a high-efficiency, high-reliability small construction equipment tailored for narrow-space, fine-operation scenarios. It is widely favored by small construction contractors, rental operators and landscaping service providers worldwide.

1. Core Specifications (Standard Configuration)

Category	Parameters
Operating Weight	5.1 – 5.5 t (varies with attachments and track configuration)
Powertrain	Yanmar 4TNV88C 4-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine, displacement 2.19L, rated power 29.4kW / 39.4hp at 2400rpm, meets Tier 3/Stage IIIA emission standards (newer variants support Stage V/China IV emission for regional regulatory requirements)
Digging Performance	Bucket capacity: 0.12 – 0.22 m³ Maximum digging depth: 3810 mm Maximum digging radius: 6100 mm Maximum dumping height: 4050 mm Bucket digging force: 40.2 kN Arm digging force: 24 kN
Travel Performance	Travel speed (high/low): 3.4 / 2.2 km/h Maximum climbing ability: 30° (58% gradient) Ground pressure: 33 kPa (suitable for soft ground and lawn operations)
Capacity	Fuel tank: 100 L Hydraulic oil tank: 65 L
Hydraulic System	Original Hitachi HIOS III load-sensing hydraulic system, main pump flow 2×39.5 L/min

2. Core Performance Advantages

High Efficiency & Energy Saving

The matching of Yanmar power system and Hitachi proprietary HIOS III hydraulic system achieves precise flow distribution, reduces unnecessary hydraulic loss by 10% compared with older generation models, and cuts fuel consumption by 8% under the same working conditions, while ensuring fast and responsive action.

Narrow Space Adaptability

It adopts a short-tail swing design with only 1100mm rear overhang, which can operate freely in confined spaces such as urban narrow roads, indoor demolition sites, and residential community construction areas, effectively avoiding collision with surrounding obstacles.

Reliability for Harsh Conditions

All core hydraulic components (pumps, valves, motors) are original Hitachi supplied, and have passed 10000+ hours of heavy-duty endurance tests, adapting to extreme working environments from -20℃ to 45℃. The boom, arm and undercarriage are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel with reinforced welding points, which effectively extends the service life of structural parts.

Precise Operation

The hydraulic system is specially tuned for smooth composite actions, supporting simultaneous boom, arm, bucket and swing operations without lag, which is very suitable for precision work such as pipeline trenching, fine grading and fragile material handling.

3. Operator Comfort & Safety Design

The cab is ROPS/FOPS certified, with anti-rollover and anti-falling object protection performance to ensure operator safety.
The interior space is 15% larger than similar products, equipped with an adjustable high-back suspension seat, and the operating noise in the cab is only 72 dB(A), which greatly reduces the fatigue of long-term operation.
The ergonomic low-force joystick and full digital instrument panel display real-time operating data such as fuel level, hydraulic oil temperature, and fault codes for easy monitoring.
The panoramic window with narrow A-pillar design provides an unobstructed view of the working device and surrounding areas, effectively reducing operational blind spots.
Optional configurations include air conditioning, heater, USB charging port and radio to adapt to different climate and usage needs.

4. Easy Maintenance & Low Operating Cost

All daily maintenance points (engine oil dipstick, fuel filter, air filter, hydraulic oil check port, etc.) are arranged on the side of the machine that can be accessed from the ground, no need to climb the upper frame for routine inspection, saving 30% of daily maintenance time.
Extended service intervals for consumables: engine oil change interval is 500 working hours, hydraulic oil change interval is 4000 working hours, greatly reducing long-term operating costs.
The built-in intelligent fault diagnosis system can quickly locate the fault point when the equipment fails, reducing downtime and maintenance cost.

5. Application Scenarios

The ZX55 supports a variety of optional attachments (breakers, augers, grapples, tilt buckets, rippers, etc.), and is suitable for:

Urban public utility works: pipeline trenching, road patching, sidewalk renovation
Landscaping: terrain shaping, tree planting, landscape stone handling
Small civil construction: house foundation excavation, backfilling, material handling
Demolition works: indoor demolition, small building demolition
Agricultural works: farmland renovation, orchard construction, greenhouse earthwork

Overall, the Hitachi ZX55 balances high reliability, low use cost and strong versatility, making it one of the best-selling 5-ton class compact excavators in the global market.

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Used Hitachi ZX55 Excavator

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