KAWASAKI 80ZIV-2 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Kawasaki 80ZIV-2 Wheel Loader is a heavy-duty machine designed for demanding construction tasks, featuring a gross power of 178 hp from a turbocharged 6-cylinder C-8.3-C engine with 504.5 cu in displacement. It possesses a breakout force of 34,390 lbs, supporting a bucket capacity of 3.7 cubic yards heaped (3.3 struck) with a bucket width of 9.2 ft. The loader offers a dump clearance of 9.3 ft at maximum raise, hinge pin height of 13 ft, and a reach of 3.9 ft at max lift and dump. Operating weight is 35,825 lbs, with a static tipping load of 27,778 lbs. The hydraulic system uses a gear-type pump with 17.2 gal/min flow capacity, a relief valve setting of 3,000 psi, and cycle times including a 6.2-second raise time, 1.4-second dump time, and 3.4-second lower time. The machine operates on a 24V electrical system with a 70A alternator. Fuel capacity is 63.5 gallons, and various fluid capacities include 38.4 gallons for hydraulics and 14.6 gallons for axle/differential fluids. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 10.5 ft, ground clearance of 1.6 ft, length with bucket on the ground of 25.6 ft, width over tires of 8.9 ft, and cab height of 11.1 ft. The transmission is a full powershift type with four forward and four reverse gears, offering a top speed of 21.7 mph forward and 22 mph reverse. The rear axle has 24° oscillation, and tire size is 23.5x25-16PR L-3, with a turning radius of 20.9 ft, enabling effective maneuverability on job sites.