HITACHI ZX160 LC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi ZX160 LC is a robust medium-sized excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. It features a powerful turbocharged and intercooled engine, the AI-4JJ1X, with a displacement of 183.1 cubic inches, delivering a net power output of 121 horsepower (90 kW) and a maximum torque of 41 lb-ft. The machine is equipped with a 24-volt electrical system and a 70-amp alternator, supporting reliable operation and accessory power. The hydraulic system provides a pump flow capacity of 11.2 gallons per minute and a total fluid capacity of 28 gallons, ensuring responsive and efficient hydraulic performance. The ZX160 LC offers a range of boom and stick configurations, with maximum cutting heights up to 30 feet, digging depths up to 21.3 feet, loading heights up to 21 feet, and a maximum reach along the ground of 30.1 feet. Vertical wall digging depth reaches 18.7 feet, and shipping dimensions are optimized for transport, with a maximum shipping length of 28.4 feet and height of 10.5 feet. The undercarriage features a track gauge of 6.6 feet, 43 shoes per side, and a ground pressure of 331 psi, providing excellent stability and traction. The excavator has a maximum travel speed of 8.5 mph (13 kph) and a swing speed of 13.3 rpm. With an operating weight of 22,556 pounds, a fuel capacity of 42 gallons, and a ground clearance of 1.6 feet, the ZX160 LC is designed for versatility, durability, and operator comfort in a wide range of applications.