2004-2007 HITACHI LX230-3 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Hitachi LX230-3 is a powerful wheel loader engineered for heavy-duty material handling with a breakout force of 42,150 lbs (19,119 kg). It features a 5.3 cubic yard (4 m³) heaped bucket capacity and a 4.5 cubic yard (3 m³) struck bucket capacity, with a bucket width of 10 ft (3 m), enabling efficient loading. The loader measures 28.2 ft (9 m) in length with the bucket on the ground and has an operating weight of 50,300 lbs (22,816 kg). Its ground clearance is 1.6 ft (0 m), and the top of the cab stands at 11.6 ft (3 m), with a hinge pin maximum height of 14.1 ft (4 m). The engine is a turbocharged and aftercooled 6-cylinder 6125A model, displacing 766 cu in, delivering 283 hp (211 kW) gross power and 260 hp (194 kW) net power at 2000 rpm, with 35% torque rise at 1500 rpm, ensuring strong performance and efficiency. The hydraulic system includes two piston pumps with a combined flow of 103.9 gal/min (390 l/min) and a relief valve set at 3200 psi, supporting quick cycle times with raise time at 6.6 sec, dump time 1.5 sec, and lower time 3 sec. The transmission is a 4-speed power shift forward and 3-speed reverse with maximum speeds of 24.6 mph (39 kph) forward and 13.2 mph (21 kph) reverse. The loader has a wheelbase of 11.2 ft (3 m), width over tires of 9.7 ft (3 m), and a turning radius of 22.4 ft (7 m). It runs on 26.5-25 tires and operates with a 24 V electrical system and a fuel capacity of 114.2 gal (431 l), making it a robust and reliable machine for demanding construction and mining applications.