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Hitachi

ZX870LC-6

Excavator

Operating Weight
188,716 lb
Max Digging Depth
350 in
Max Digging Depth
377 in
Net Power
512.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight188,716 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelIsuzu 6WG1-FT4
Displacement957 in³
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Net Power512.0 hp
AspirationTurbocharged air-to-air charge-air cooler
Engine MakeIsuzu
Cooling system2 cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven suction-type fans with remote-mounted drives
Emissions levelEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Off-Level Capacity70.0 %

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Main pump - Maximum flow149.6 gal
Hydraulic System TypeOpen center load sensing
Implement - Operating Pressure4,627 psi
Travel - Operating Pressure4,975 psi
ControlsPilot levers short-stroke low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
Main pump type2 variable-displacement pumps

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance36 in
Height - Top of Cab146 in
Length of Track on Ground587 in
Tail Swing Radius179 in
Width to Outside of Tracks172 in
Removal Counterweight Clearance67 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure16 psi
Number of Track Rollers per Side9
Max Travel Speed3.0 mph
Number of Shoes per Side51
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3
Drawbar Pull125,850 lb

Fluid Capacities

Fluid Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank293.3 gal
Hydraulic system275.3 gal
Hydraulic Tank132.1 gal
Cooling system32.8 gal
Engine oil with filter15.1 gal
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank25.1 gal
Swing drive2.8 gal
Pump Drive1.7 gal

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth350 in
Max Reach Along Ground545 in
Max Loading Height357 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth283 in
Max Cutting Height514 in
Shipping Length of Unit587 in
Shipping Height of Unit189 in
Bucket Digging Force - SAE80,707 lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO89,699 lb
Arm Digging Force - ISO72,613 lb
Arm Digging Force - SAE70,815 lb

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity7.60 yd³
Minimum Bucket Capacity2.00 yd³

Swing Mechanism

Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed8 rpm

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth377 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth335 in
Max Cutting Height545 in
Max Loading Height384 in
Max Reach Along Ground577 in
Shipping Length of Unit583 in
Shipping Height of Unit203 in
Bucket Digging Force - SAE80,707 lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO89,699 lb
Arm Digging Force - SAE61,373 lb
Arm Digging Force - ISO62,947 lb

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Digging Depth417 in
Max Cutting Height572 in
Max Loading Height410 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth384 in
Max Reach Along Ground618 in
Shipping Length of Unit577 in
Bucket Digging Force - SAE64,970 lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO72,613 lb
Arm Digging Force - SAE53,280 lb

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Digging Depth282 in
Max Cutting Height474 in
Max Reach Along Ground474 in
Max Loading Height320 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth162 in
Shipping Length of Unit534 in

Electrical System

Electrical System specifications
Batteries2 x 12 V volts
Battery capacity—
Alternator rating50 amp
Work Lights5 halogen

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Max Digging Depth441 in
Max Reach Along Ground643 in
Max Cutting Height577 in
Max Loading Height426 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth389 in
Shipping Height of Unit203 in
Shipping Length of Unit583 in
Bucket Digging Force - ISO89,699 lb
Bucket Digging Force - SAE80,707 lb
Arm Digging Force - ISO62,947 lb
Arm Digging Force - SAE61,373 lb

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6 specifications
Max Digging Depth479 in
Max Reach Along Ground683 in
Max Cutting Height605 in
Max Loading Height444 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth448 in
Shipping Length of Unit577 in
Shipping Height of Unit227 in

Cylinders

Cylinders specifications
Bore (Boom)9 in
Bore (Bucket)8 in
Stroke (Bucket)61 in
Bore (Arm)9 in
Stroke (Arm)88 in
Stroke (Boom)72 in
Rod Diameter (Arm)6 in
Rod Diameter (Boom)6 in
Rod Diameter (Bucket)6 in

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