HITACHI ZX240H CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi ZX240H is a mid-size crawler excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. Equipped with a Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2, it delivers a maximum cutting height of 31.6 ft, a digging depth of 22.9 ft, and a maximum reach along the ground of 33.7 ft, enabling efficient operation in a variety of job site conditions. The machine features a bucket with a maximum capacity of 1.4 cu yd and a minimum capacity of 1.1 cu yd, providing flexibility for different material handling requirements. Its dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.6 ft, a cab height of 10 ft, a track length on the ground of 11.4 ft, a tail swing radius of 9.7 ft, and a width to the outside of tracks of 9.9 ft, ensuring maneuverability in confined spaces. The ZX240H is powered by a turbocharged CC-6BG1T engine with a displacement of 396.3 cu in, producing 167 hp (125 kW) at 2100 rpm and a maximum torque of 469.9 lbs ft at 1800 rpm. Operating specifications include a cooling system fluid capacity of 6.1 gal, engine oil capacity of 6.7 gal, fuel capacity of 100.4 gal, and a hydraulic system fluid capacity of 80.1 gal, with a relief valve pressure of 4980 psi. The excavator has an operating weight of 40,785.6 lbs, a swing speed of 12.6 rpm, and a max travel speed of 3.5 mph (5 kph). The undercarriage features 8 track rollers per side, 51 shoes per side, and a shoe size of 23.7 in, providing a ground pressure of 7.3 psi for stable performance on soft terrain.