ZX 48 U 3 Hitachi excavator specs & dimensions (2010 - 2013)

Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 is a Mini Excavator manufactured from 2010 to 2013. It has a weight of 5.01 tons and a track width of 400 mm. Th…

Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 is a Mini Excavator manufactured from 2010 to 2013. It has a weight of 5.01 tons and a track width of 400 mm. The transport dimensions are 5.38 meters in length, 1.96 meters in width, and 2.55 meters in height. The excavator features a tear-out force of 21 kN, a bucket width of 0.55 meters, and a bucket capacity of 0.14 cubic meters. Special equipment includes air conditioning, a blade, and rubber tracks.

Mini Excavators Hitachi ZX 48 U 3
Mini Excavators Hitachi ZX 48 U 3
Mini Excavators Hitachi ZX 48 U 3
Mini Excavators Hitachi ZX 48 U 3
Mini Excavators Hitachi ZX 48 U 3
Mini Excavators Hitachi ZX 48 U 3

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Technical specs - ZX 48 U 3 Hitachi

Specification

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Weight
5.01 t
Transport length
5.38 m
Transport width
1.96 m
Transport height
2.55 m
Bucket capacity
0.14 m³
Bucket width
0.55 m
Track width
400 mm
Driver protection
KbR
Max. Reach horizontal
6.03 m
Dredging depth
3.65 m
Tear-out force
21 kN
Model series
ZAXIS
Engine manuf.
Yanmar
Engine type
4TNV88
Engine power
28.4 kW
Displacement
2.189 l
Revolutions at max torque
1100 rpm

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., standard tyres, dimension lxwxh, 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
Yes
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 FAQ

When was the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 manufactured?

The Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 was manufactured from 2010 to 2013.

How much does the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 weigh?

The Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 weighs 5.01 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 has a transport length of 5.38 meters, a transport width of 1.96 meters, and a transport height of 2.55 meters.

What is the track width of the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator has a track width of 400 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator has a dredging depth of 3.65 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 6.03 meters.

What is the power rating of the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator?

The available data does not provide a power rating for the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator.

What are the specifications of the primary work tool bucket on the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 mini excavator?

The primary work tool bucket of the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 has a capacity of 0.14 cubic meters and a width of 0.55 meters.

What operator safety and support features does the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 have?

The Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 is equipped with a cabin that includes ROPS for driver protection.

How much is a Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 Mini excavator (2010u20132013) worth?

The residual value of the Hitachi ZX 48 U 3 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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