Technical Description
The Hitachi ZX240LCH is a robust mid-size hydraulic excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. Featuring a 2-piece boom and stick configuration, this model delivers a maximum cutting height of 31.6 ft, a maximum digging depth of 22.9 ft, and a maximum reach along the ground of 33.7 ft, making it highly versatile for a wide range of digging and loading applications. The reference bucket capacity is 1.4 cu yd, with options ranging from 1.1 to 1.4 cu yd, ensuring efficient material handling. The excavator’s dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.6 ft, a height to the top of the cab of 10 ft, a length of track on 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, providing excellent stability and maneuverability. Powered by a turbocharged Isuzu CC-6BG1T engine with a displacement of 396.3 cu in, the ZX240LCH produces 167 hp (125 kW) at 2100 rpm and a maximum torque of 469.9 lb-ft at 1800 rpm. The operating weight is 42,108.3 lbs, and the undercarriage features 9 track rollers per side, 2 carrier rollers per side, 51 shoes per side, and a shoe size of 23.7 in, resulting in a ground pressure of 7.3 psi. The hydraulic system offers a pump flow capacity of 107.8 gpm, a relief valve pressure of 4980 psi, and a fluid capacity of 80.1 gal, while the cooling system holds 6.1 gal and the engine oil capacity is 6.7 gal. The fuel tank capacity is 100.4 gal, and the swing drive fluid capacity is 2.3 gal, with a swing speed of 12.6 rpm. The maximum travel speed is 3.5 mph (5 kph), ensuring efficient site mobility.
