HITACHI ZX225USLC-3 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi ZX225USLC-3 is a mid-range hydraulic excavator engineered for versatile earthmoving and construction applications. Powered by an Isuzu AI-4HK1XYSA-02 turbocharged, intercooled four-cylinder diesel engine displacing 317 cubic inches, this machine operates at 2,000 rpm with Tier 3 emission certification. The excavator features an operating weight of 24,487 kilograms and is equipped with dual boom/stick configurations offering maximum reaches between 30.6 to 32.3 feet along the ground, with digging depths ranging from 20.4 to 22 feet. The standard reference bucket capacity is 1.5 cubic yards, with an 84.6-gallon fuel tank supporting extended work cycles. Hydraulically driven, the machine utilizes a 112.1 gpm pump with a 4,980 psi relief valve pressure and 60.8-gallon system fluid capacity. The swing mechanism rotates at 13.3 rpm with 50,662 pound-feet of torque, while the undercarriage delivers 45,636 pounds of drawbar pull and minimal ground pressure of 5.6 psi across 49 shoes per side. Travel speeds reach 3.5 mph in low gear and 5.5 km/h in high gear with a 35-degree gradeability rating. The operator's station includes climate control, multimedia displays, diagnostic monitoring, and ergonomic controls. With a 10.5-foot shipping height, 32-foot transport length, and compact tail swing radius of 5.6 feet, the ZX225USLC-3 excels in confined jobsites while maintaining professional digging capacity and reliability across quarries, construction, and demolition operations.