ZX 40 U Hitachi excavator specs & dimensions (2003 - 2005)

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Hitachi ZX 40 U is a mini excavator manufactured from 2003 to 2005, with a weight of 4.18 tons. It features a track width of 400 m…

Hitachi ZX 40 U is a mini excavator manufactured from 2003 to 2005, with a weight of 4.18 tons. It features a track width of 400 mm and a transport width of 1.95 meters. The bucket capacity is 0.14 cubic meters. Special equipment includes a blade and rubber track.

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Technical specs - ZX 40 U Hitachi

Specification

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Weight
4.18 t
Transport width
1.95 m
Bucket capacity
0.14 m³
Track width
400 mm
Model series
ZAXIS
Engine manuf.
Isuzu
Engine type
CC-4LE2
Engine power
29.3 kW

More technical details, like: transport length, transport height, bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., bucket width, standard tyres, driver protection, max. reach horizontal, dredging depth, tear-out force, dimension lxwxh, displacement...

More technical details, like: transport length, transport height, bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., bucket width, standard tyres, driver protection, max. reach horizontal, dredging depth, tear-out force, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with standard bucket

Special equipment

Track adjustment
No
Rubber track
Yes
Blade
Yes
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Hitachi ZX 40 U FAQ

When was the Hitachi ZX 40 U manufactured?

The Hitachi ZX 40 U was manufactured from 2003 to 2005.

How much does the Hitachi ZX 40 U weigh?

The Hitachi ZX 40 U weighs 4.18 tons.

What is the transport width of the Hitachi ZX 40 U mini excavator?

The transport width of the Hitachi ZX 40 U mini excavator is 1.95 meters.

What is the track width of the Hitachi ZX 40 U mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX 40 U mini excavator has a track width of 400 mm.

What is the bucket capacity of the Hitachi ZX 40 U mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX 40 U mini excavator has a bucket capacity of 0.14 cubic meters.

How much is a Hitachi ZX 40 U Mini excavator (2003u20132005) worth?

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Hitachi ZX 40 U overview

Dimensions and weight

Operating weightRubber shoeGrouser shoeRubber shoeGrouser shoeRubber shoeGrouser shoeRubber shoe|Grouser shoeRubber shoeGrouser shoe
2-Pillar canopy versionkg2 7802 8503 0603 1403 4803 5504 2104 3504 6704 810
4-Pillar canopy versionkg2 8402 9103 1203 2003 5403 6104 2704 4104 7304 870
Cab version kg2 9002 9703 1803 2603 6003 6704 3304 4704 7904 930
Backhoe bucket (ISO 7451)m30.04- 0.100.055- 0.130.055- 0.150.10 -0.170.10- 0.17

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Rated engine power
DIN 6271 net KW (PS)"22.5 (30.6)22.5 (30.6)22.5 (30.6)29.3 (39.8)29.3 (39.8)

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Weight:
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Transport width:
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Bucket capacity:
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Track width:
400 mm
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