Used Hitachi Excavators Specs
Welcome to Shanghai Yonggong Trading Co., Ltd., your premier global export partner for certified used Hitachi heavy machinery. For decades, Hitachi Construction Machinery has engineered equipment that sets the industry standard for hydraulic speed, multi-functioning smoothness, and high-cycle earthmoving capabilities. From the rugged mining sectors of Peru and Chile to large-scale infrastructure and residential developments across North America and Colombia, our inventory of used Hitachi excavators delivers the relentless performance your fleet requires.
By sourcing a certified used Hitachi through our ISO9001-2000 compliant export facility, you secure top-tier, Japanese-engineered machinery at a highly competitive capital cost. Hitachi’s legendary ZAXIS (ZX) series is specifically designed to maximize production while minimizing operator fatigue, making it one of the most profitable assets you can add to your heavy equipment portfolio.
Interpreting Hitachi Specifications: Operating Weight and Logistics
When analyzing the technical specifications of our Hitachi inventory—whether you are looking at a nimble ZX60 or a massive ZX650—interpreting the data accurately is critical. You must understand that an excavator’s operating weight is strictly a measurement of the machine’s static mass.
Operating weight is a logistical metric. It dictates your heavy-haul transportation requirements, bridge weight compliance, and the machine’s ground bearing pressure when operating on soft or uneven terrain. It does not dictate the machine’s digging force or hourly production capacity. A machine’s ability to move earth efficiently is driven by Hitachi’s superior engine torque and their proprietary hydraulic flow systems. Keeping this distinction clear ensures you procure a machine that is legally transportable and perfectly suited for your site logistics.
Explore Our Certified Used Hitachi Inventory
Review our real-time selection of Hitachi excavators below, featuring the highly sought-after ZAXIS platform. If a listing indicates “Consult” under the price column, please contact our export division. This simply means we need to calculate custom international shipping logistics (such as RoRo, Flat Rack, or containerized freight) to provide you with an accurate, delivered quote to your exact port.
| Used Excavator Image | Excavator Title | Excavator Brand | Excavator Class | Operating Weight | Engine Model & Net Power | Max Dig Depth | Bucket Capacity | Transport Dimensions: Length, Width, Height | Applications | Working Hours | Production Year | Price | Compare |
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 | Used Hitachi ZX470 Excavator | Hitachi | Large | 47 T | Isuzu 6WG1 349 HP | 7.7 m | 2.1 m³ | 11.9 x 3.4 x 3.5 m | Mining - Mining & Quarry Excavation Quarrying - Mining & Quarry Excavation | 2700 H | 2019 | $70,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX350 Excavator | Hitachi | Large | 35 T | Isuzu AH-6HK1X 271 HP | 7.3 m | 1.4 m³ | 11.0 x 3.1 x 3.1 m | Demolition - Demolition & Waste Removal | 2200 H | 2020 | $60,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX650 Excavator | Hitachi | Large | 65 T | Diesel Engine 488 HP | 8.5 m | 2.93 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Mining - Mining & Quarry Excavation Quarrying - Mining & Quarry Excavation | 2800 H | 2019 | $100,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX60 Excavator | Hitachi | Mini | 6 T | Diesel Engine 450 HP | 8.5 m | 2.7 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Landscaping - Blackberry Bush Removal | 1800 H | 2020 | $16,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX55 Excavator | Hitachi | Mini | 5.5 T | Diesel Engine 413 HP | 8.5 m | 2.48 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Utilities - Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection | 890 H | 2019 | $16,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX270 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 27 T | Diesel Engine 203 HP | 7.9 m | 1.22 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Dredging - River & Canal Dredging Agriculture - Large Animal Burial Service Forestry - Large Animal Burial Service | 2500 H | 2020 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX240-3 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 180 HP | 7.5 m | 1.08 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Storm Detention Vaults Demolition - Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1900 H | 2020 | $36,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX230LC Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 23 T | Diesel Engine 173 HP | 7.4 m | 1.04 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Dirt Removal | 2400 H | 2020 | $37,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX225 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 22.5 T | Diesel Engine 169 HP | 7.3 m | 1.01 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Dirt Removal | 2000 H | 2020 | $33,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX210 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 21 T | Isuzu AH-4HK1X 164 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1700 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX200-6 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 20 T | Isuzu AH-4HK1X 164 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 3300 H | 2018 | $30,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX200-3 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 20 T | Isuzu AH-4HK1X 164 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1800 H | 2020 | $34,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX160LC Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 16 T | Diesel Engine 120 HP | 6.3 m | 0.72 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Main Water Lines & Fire Main | 2600 H | 2019 | $28,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX120-6 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 12 T | Diesel Engine 90 HP | 5.5 m | 0.54 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Septic Tank Decommissioning | 2600 H | 2019 | $25,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX70 Excavators | Hitachi | Mini | 7 T | Diesel Engine 525 HP | 8.5 m | 3.15 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Roadwork - Gravel / Concrete / Asphalt Driveways | 2300 H | 2020 | $17,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX50U Excavators | Hitachi | Mini | 5 T | Diesel Engine 375 HP | 8.5 m | 2.25 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Utilities - Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection | 800 H | 2021 | $16,500 | |
 | Used Hitachi EX120-5 Excavator | Hitachi | Medium | 12 T | Diesel Engine 150 HP | 6.9 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Utilities - Septic Tank Decommissioning | 3000 H | 2018 | $24,000 |
The Hitachi Engineering Advantage: Speed and Efficiency
Investing in a used Hitachi means investing in some of the most advanced hydraulic engineering on the market. What truly separates Hitachi from its competitors is the unparalleled synergy between the engine and the hydraulic pumps, resulting in industry-leading cycle times.
- HIOS Hydraulic System: Hitachi’s proprietary Human & Intelligent Operation System (HIOS) is the heartbeat of the ZAXIS series. HIOS maximizes hydraulic efficiency by seamlessly regenerating oil flow between the boom and arm cylinders. This results in incredibly fast, fluid multi-functioning—allowing operators to swing, lift, and dump simultaneously without any lag or loss of power.
- Isuzu Powerplants: The vast majority of our medium and large Hitachi excavators (such as the ZX200-3 and ZX350) are powered by robust Isuzu diesel engines. The partnership between Hitachi hydraulics and Isuzu engines is legendary in the heavy equipment sector, providing massive torque at low RPMs, which drastically reduces fuel consumption and engine wear over thousands of hours.
- D-Section Frame Construction: Hitachi utilizes a rigid D-section skirt on the upper structure frame, which provides exceptional resistance to impact and torsion. When your machine is swinging heavy loads in a quarry or demolition site, this structural rigidity prevents frame fatigue and significantly extends the machine’s operational lifespan.
Hitachi Application Guide: Selecting the Right ZAXIS Model
To streamline your procurement process, we have categorized our primary used Hitachi export models by their optimal industrial applications.
1. The Urban and Utility Class: Hitachi ZX50U to ZX70
Ranging from 5 to 7 tons, these mini and compact excavators are engineered for restricted-space environments. Models like the Hitachi ZX55 and ZX60 offer incredible digging depth for their footprint. They are the essential choice for North American utility contractors, municipal landscapers, and residential plumbers executing backflow prevention installations or working safely against existing structures without disrupting traffic.
2. The Earthmoving Backbone: Hitachi ZX120 to ZX270
This medium-duty class is the most versatile segment on any job site. Machines like the highly popular Hitachi ZX200-3, ZX225, and ZX240-3 operate in the 20 to 24-ton range. They provide the perfect equilibrium of transportability and raw breakout force. These units dominate general construction, highway embankment grading, storm detention vault excavation, and large-scale dirt removal operations across the Americas.
3. The Mining and Heavy Extraction Giants: Hitachi ZX350 to ZX650
When the application requires moving massive volumes of material continuously, Hitachi’s large class is unrivaled. The Hitachi ZX470 and ZX650, weighing in at 47 and 65 tons respectively, are purpose-built for extreme environments. These heavy-duty excavators are heavily utilized in deep mining, primary rock quarrying, and aggressive industrial demolition. Featuring reinforced booms, severe-duty rock buckets, and massive Isuzu power output, they are designed to perform reliably in the harshest conditions on earth.
Yong Gong’s Hitachi Inspection and Certification Protocol
Because Hitachi excavators are prized for their hydraulic speed and precision, our Shanghai-based technical team executes a highly specialized, 3C-certified inspection process before any unit is cleared for international export.
We rigorously test the HIOS system, ensuring there is zero hesitation during complex multi-function joystick commands. Engine diagnostics are run to verify the health of the Isuzu powerplants, checking for optimal compression and clean emissions. Furthermore, we conduct ultrasonic undercarriage measurements and inspect the boom/arm linkages for structural integrity, guaranteeing your machine arrives fully prepared for immediate, heavy-duty deployment.
Global Export Logistics for Hitachi Machinery
We have over 20 years of expertise in navigating the complex logistics of exporting heavy machinery to ports across North America and Latin America. For mid-sized units like the ZX200, we expertly dismantle the cab, boom, and stick to load the machine securely into standard 40-foot High Cube containers, minimizing ocean freight costs. For massive assets like the ZX470 or ZX650, we coordinate specialized Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels or heavy-duty Flat Rack shipments. Our team handles all commercial invoices, customs documentation, and packing lists to ensure seamless port clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Used Hitachi Excavators
1. What does “ZAXIS” (ZX) mean on a Hitachi excavator?
ZAXIS is the brand name for Hitachi’s premier line of excavators. Introduced to replace the older EX series, the ZAXIS (ZX) platform represents a massive leap in hydraulic efficiency, operator comfort, and electronic engine management. When you buy a ZX model, you are investing in modern, highly refined excavation technology.
2. Are parts for Hitachi excavators easy to source in the Americas?
Absolutely. Because Hitachi utilizes industry-standard components (most notably Isuzu diesel engines), sourcing OEM or high-quality aftermarket parts across the USA, Canada, and Latin America is incredibly straightforward and cost-effective.
3. Why does the product table show “Consult” instead of a set price?
As a global B2B exporter, the final delivered cost of heavy machinery fluctuates based on your exact logistics. A “Consult” price indicates that we will calculate a comprehensive quote tailored to your specific destination port, current ocean freight rates, and preferred shipping method (RoRo vs. Containerized).
4. Can I request specific attachments for my used Hitachi?
Yes. While our machines typically ship with standard digging buckets, we can source and install specialized attachments—such as hydraulic breakers for demolition, severe-duty rock buckets for quarrying, or rippers—prior to export, ensuring the machine perfectly matches your project scope.