KAWASAKI 80ZV-2 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Kawasaki 80ZV-2 wheel loader features a powerful 198 hp turbocharged Cummins QSC8.3 six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 504 cu in (8,260 cc), delivering peak power at 2200 rpm and maximum torque of 645 lb-ft at 1500 rpm. It offers a rated bucket capacity of 4.2 cubic yards (3 m³) heaped, with a bucket width of 9.2 ft (3 m) and breakout force of 36,193 lbs (16,417 kg), suited for heavy-duty loading tasks. The loader’s hydraulics include a gear-type pump with a flow capacity of 19 gallons/min (72 l/min), pressure relief at 3000 psi, and fast cycle times: 6.2 seconds for raise, 1.4 seconds for dump, and 3.4 seconds for lower. Dimensionally, it measures 26.3 ft (8 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, a wheelbase of 10.5 ft (3 m), width over tires of 8.8 ft (2 m), and a cab height of 11.4 ft (3 m). The maximum hinge pin height is 13.5 ft (4 m), while dump clearance at max raise is 9.8 ft (3 m). Ground clearance stands at 1.6 ft (0.5 m) and turning radius is 21 ft (6 m). Weighing 39,308 lbs (17,830 kg) operationally, it has a static tipping weight of 30,600 lbs (13,880 kg) and rear axle oscillation of 24 degrees. The 80ZV-2 uses a full powershift transmission with four forward and four reverse gears, enabling a max forward speed of 22.9 mph (37 kph) and reverse speed of 23.2 mph (37 kph). It rides on 23.5x25-16PR (L-3) tires and operates on a 24V electrical system with a 70A alternator. Fluid capacities include 76.7 gallons fuel, 42.3 gallons hydraulic, 15.9 gallons cooling, and 8 gallons engine oil, supporting long operating cycles under demanding conditions.