HITACHI ZX230LC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi ZX230LC is a robust crawler excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. This model features a powerful turbocharged CC-6BG1T engine with a displacement of 396.3 cubic inches, delivering a net power output of 167 horsepower (125 kW) at 2100 rpm and a maximum torque of 469.9 lb-ft at 1800 rpm. The hydraulic system is designed for high efficiency, with a pump flow capacity of 107.8 gallons per minute and a relief valve pressure of 4980 psi, ensuring reliable performance under heavy loads. The ZX230LC offers three boom/stick configurations, providing maximum cutting heights from 30.9 to 32.8 feet, digging depths up to 25 feet, loading heights up to 23.3 feet, and ground reach up to 35.3 feet. The bucket capacity ranges from 1.1 to 1.4 cubic yards, with a reference capacity of 1.4 cubic yards. The machine’s dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.6 feet, a cab height of 10 feet, a width to the outside of tracks of 9.9 feet, and a length of track on the ground of 11.4 feet. The undercarriage features a ground pressure of 7.3 psi, a maximum travel speed of 3.5 mph (5 kph), and 51 shoes per side with a shoe size of 23.7 inches. The swing mechanism operates at a speed of 12.6 rpm, and the tail swing radius is 9.7 feet. The cooling system holds 6.1 gallons, the engine oil capacity is 6.7 gallons, the fuel tank capacity is 100.4 gallons, and the hydraulic system fluid capacity is 80.1 gallons. The swing drive fluid capacity is 2.3 gallons. This excavator is built for versatility, operator comfort, and durability in a wide range of applications.