HITACHI ZX250LC-6 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Hitachi ZX250LC-6 is a medium to large hydraulic excavator engineered for demanding earthmoving and material handling applications. Powered by an Isuzu 4HK1 turbocharged engine producing 177 horsepower at 2000 rpm, this machine delivers robust performance with EPA Final Tier 4 and EU Stage IV emissions compliance. The excavator weighs 55,688.8 pounds and operates with a 134.8-gallon fuel tank and 76.7-gallon hydraulic system capacity, supported by two variable-displacement pumps operating at pressures up to 5,076.4 psi. The ZX250LC-6 offers three boom and stick configuration options to optimize digging performance for specific job requirements. Option 1 achieves a maximum reach of 31.8 feet with a digging depth of 21.4 feet, while Option 3 extends capabilities to 35.3 feet reach and 25 feet digging depth, with maximum cutting heights ranging from 32.7 to 34.7 feet depending on configuration. Bucket digging force reaches 42,488.9 pounds ISO, with a maximum bucket capacity of 1.9 cubic yards. The undercarriage features nine track rollers and two carrier rollers per side with 51 shoes total, generating ground pressure of 7.1 psi and maximum drawbar pull of 48,334 pounds. Swing capability reaches 13.5 rpm with a 10.4-foot tail swing radius. Hydraulic controls utilize pilot levers with short-stroke, low-effort operation and shutoff levers for enhanced operator comfort and precision. The machine's compact footprint of 10.5 feet width and 34.4 feet length facilitates transport and operation in confined spaces while maintaining exceptional digging force and reach versatility for construction, excavation, and material handling operations.