ZX38U-6 Hitachi excavator specs & dimensions (2019 - 2026)

Hitachi ZX38U-6 is a mini excavator manufactured since 2019, with a weight of 3.96 tons. It features a track width of 300 mm, a tr…

Hitachi ZX38U-6 is a mini excavator manufactured since 2019, with a weight of 3.96 tons. It features a track width of 300 mm, a transport length of 4.76 meters, a transport width of 1.74 meters, and a transport height of 2.48 meters. The machine has a tear-out force of 27.1 kN, a dredging depth of 3.46 meters, and a maximum horizontal reach of 5.52 meters. The bucket width is 0.5 meters with a capacity of 0.1 cubic meters. Special equipment includes air conditioning, a blade, and rubber tracks.

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ZX38U-6

Years of manufacture: 2019—2026

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Weight: 3.96 t

Transport length: 4.76 m

Transport width: 1.74 m

Transport height: 2.48 m

Bucket capacity: 0.1 m³

Bucket width: 0.5 m

Track width: 300 mm

Driver protection: KbR

Max. Reach horizontal: 5.52 m

Dredging depth: 3.46 m

Tear-out force: 27.1 kN

Model series: ZAXIS

Engine manuf.: Yanmar

Engine type: 3TNV88

Engine power: 16.9 kW

Displacement: 2.19 l

Revolutions at max torque: 1500 rpm

No. of cylinders: 4

Emission level: Tier V

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., standard tyres, dimension lxwxh, max. torque, cylinder bore x stroke 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 ZX38U-6 FAQ

When was the Hitachi ZX38U-6 manufactured?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 was first produced in 2019.

How much does the Hitachi ZX38U-6 weigh?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 weighs 3.96 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 has a transport length of 4.76 meters, a transport width of 1.74 meters, and a transport height of 2.48 meters.

What is the track width of the Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator has a track width of 300 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator has a dredging depth of 3.46 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 5.52 meters.

What is the tear-out force, the available power-related specification, of the Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 mini excavator has a tear-out force of 27.1 kN.

What are the specifications of the primary work tool bucket on the Hitachi ZX38U-6?

The primary work tool bucket of the Hitachi ZX38U-6 has a capacity of 0.1 cubic meters and a width of 0.5 meters.

What operator safety and support features does the Hitachi ZX38U-6 have?

The Hitachi ZX38U-6 is equipped with a cabin that includes ROPS for driver protection.

How much is a Hitachi ZX38U-6 Mini excavator (2019u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the Hitachi ZX38U-6 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

Hitachi ZX38U-6 overview

Engine / Driveline and transmission

Built to last
Durable features of the ZX38U-6 such as strengthened front joints, reinforced D-frame and boom cylinder protection ensure reliable performance.They help you get the job done on time and in line with your budget.

Hydraulics

Energy efficient
LED lights on the cab and boom have a longer life than halogen alternatives.

Fast cycle time and efficient hydraulics ensure high productivity. Multi-functional LCD monitor displays data at a glance.

A clear view from the cab. LED lights have a longer life than halogen alternatives.
Easy operation
The user-friendly controls are within easy reach of the operator and the hydraulic pilot control levers ensure smooth operation. The large LCD monitor can be easily seen in bright sunlight or at night, delivering all major technical data at a glance.
Enhanced design
The ZX38U-6 is equipped with new LED lights that have a longer life than halogen alternatives for efficient energy use. Options include a sun visor on the front window and an auxiliary function lever with proportional switch to easily control the front attachment. Controls are within easy reach.

Tyres / Tracks

Convenient access
Engine and radiator covers have been designed to allow easy access. Sufficient space around the fuel tank opening makes refueling of the new mini excavator easier. For ease of maintenance, the battery is positioned on the same side as the radiator.
Quick cleaning
The undercarriage is easy to clean due to the ground-free truck structure from which accumulated mud and sand can be easily removed. Dozer blade openings help reduce attachment of dirt to a minimum and remove it faster.

Dimensions and weight

Arm length	1.32 m	1.72 m
	Cab	4-Pillar Canopy	Cab		4-Pillar Canopy
A Max. digging reach	5	210	5		520
A’ Max. digging reach (on ground)	5	080	5		410
B Max. digging depth	3	060	3	460
C Max. cutting height	4 700	4 870	4 740	4 950
D Max. dumping height	3 310		3 460	3 390		3 570
D’ Min. dumping height	1 250	1 320	860		950
E Min. swing radius	2 240	2 080	2 300		2 190
F Max. vertical wall digging depth	2	580		2		780
G Front height at Min. swing radius	3 640	3 720	3 680	3 760
H Min. level crowding distance	1	610		1		570
I Working radius at Min. swing radius (Max. boom-swing angle)	1 910	1 670	1 970		1 770
J Blade bottom highest position above ground		360			360
K Blade bottom lowest position above ground		400			400
L/L’ Offset distance	610 / 700	610 / 735	610 / 700		610 / 735
with hose rupture valve	520 / 700	520 / 735	520 / 700		520 / 735
with assist pipes	450 / 700	450 / 700	450 / 700		450 / 700
Max. boom-swing angle (deg.)	62 / 62	72 / 62	62 / 62		72 / 62
with hose rupture valve (deg.)	62 / 52	72 / 52	62 / 52		72 / 52
with assist pipes (deg.)	62 / 45	62 / 45	62 / 45		62 / 45

	ZAXIS 38U
A Distance between tumblers	1 660 (1 670)
B Undercarriage length	2 110 (2 130)
*C Counterweight clearance	550 (540)
D Rear-end swing radius	870 (980 with additional counterweight)
D’ Rear-end length	870 (980 with additional counterweight)
E Overall width of upperstructure	1 550
F Overall height of cab	2 480 (2 470)
*G Min. ground clearance	280 (270)
H Track gauge	1 440
I Track shoe width	300
J Undercarriage width	1 740
K Overall width (Blade width)	1 740
L Overall length
With 1.32 m arm	4 640
With 1.72 m arm	4 760
*M Overall height of boom
With 1.32 m arm	1 530
With 1.72 m arm	1 990
N Track height	480 (470)
O Engine cover-height	1 530 (1 520)
P Horizontal distance to blade	1 620
Q Blade height	360

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius	At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m	3.0							*0.71	0.60	*0.64	0.52	4.37
Arm 1.72 m Counterweight 230 kg	2.0					*0.85	*0.85	*0.78	0.59	*0.63	0.45	4.76
1.0					*1.25	0.86	*0.93	0.57	*0.67	0.42	4.87
Rubber shoe	0 (Ground)			*1.42	*1.42	*1.54	0.81	*1.05	0.55	*0.76	0.43	4.73
300 mm	-1.0	*1.43	*1.43	*2.34	1.49	*1.56	0.80	*1.04	0.54	*0.91	0.49	4.31
-2.0	*2.40	*2.40	*2.17	1.52	*1.26	0.81			*0.95	0.68	3.48

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius	At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.72 m Counterweight 230 kg	3.0							0.64	0.6	0.55	0.52	4.37
2.0					*0.85	*0.85	0.63	0.59	0.48	0.45	4.76
1.0					0.93	0.86	0.61	0.57	0.45	0.42	4.87
Rubber shoe 300 mm	0 (Ground)			*1.42	*1.42	0.88	0.81	0.58	0.55	0.46	0.43	4.73
-1.0	*1.43	*1.43	1.66	1.49	0.87	0.80	0.58	0.54	0.52	0.49	4.31
-2.0	*2.40	*2.40	1.69	1.52	0.88	0.81			0.72	0.67	3.48

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius		At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.32 m Rubber shoe 300 mm	3.0					*0.80	*0.80			0.56	0.53	3.93
2.0			*1.61	1.49	0.84	0.78	0.54	0.50	0.46	0.44	4.37
1.0					0.79	0.73	0.52	0.48	0.43	0.41	4.49
0 (Ground)			*1.38	1.29	0.75	0.70	0.50	0.47	0.45	0.42	4.34
	-1.0	*1.87	*1.87	1.45	1.30	0.75	0.70			0.53	0.49	3.86
	-2.0			1.49	1.34					0.84	0.78	2.86

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius		At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.32 m Rubber shoe 300 mm	3.0					*0.80	*0.80			*0.82	0.53	3.93
2.0			*1.61	1.49	*1.05	0.78	*0.90	0.50	*0.80	0.44	4.37
1.0					*1.41	0.73	*1.02	0.48	*0.85	0.41	4.49
	0 (Ground)			*1.38	1.29	*1.60	0.70	*1.09	0.47	*0.97	0.42	4.34
	-1.0	*1.87	*1.87	*2.56	1.30	*1.52	0.70			*1.02	0.49	3.86
	-2.0			*1.69	1.27					*1.02	0.78	2.86

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius		At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.72 m Counterweight 230 kg	3.0							0.61	0.57	0.52	0.49	4.37
2.0					*0.85	*0.85	0.60	0.56	0.45	0.42	4.76
1.0					0.88	0.82	0.57	0.54	0.42	0.40	4.87
Rubber shoe 300 mm	0 (Ground)			*1.42	1.41	0.83	0.77	0.55	0.52	0.44	0.41	4.73
-1.0	*1.43	*1.43	1.57	1.41	0.82	0.76	0.54	0.51	0.49	0.46	4.31
-2.0	*2.40	*2.40	1.60	1.44	0.83	0.77			0.68	0.63	3.48

Conditions	Load	Load radius	At max. reach
point height m	1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.72 m Counterweight 230 kg	3.0							*0.71	0.57	*0.64	0.49	4.37
2.0					*0.85	*0.85	*0.78	0.56	*0.63	0.42	4.76
1.0					*1.25	0.82	*0.93	0.54	*0.67	0.40	4.87
Rubber shoe	0 (Ground)			*1.42	1.41	*1.54	0.77	*1.05	0.52	*0.76	0.41	4.73
300 mm	-1.0	*1.43	*1.43	*2.34	1.41	*1.56	0.76	*1.04	0.51	*0.91	0.46	4.31
-2.0	*2.40	*2.40	*2.17	1.44	*1.26	0.77			*0.95	0.63	3.48

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius		At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.32 m Rubber shoe 300 mm	3.0					*0.80	0.78			0.53	0.49	3.93
2.0			1.56	1.41	0.79	0.74	0.50	0.47	0.43	0.41	4.37
1.0					0.74	0.69	0.48	0.45	0.41	0.38	4.49
0 (Ground)			1.34	1.21	0.70	0.66	0.47	0.44	0.42	0.39	4.34
	-1.0	*1.87	*1.87	1.36	1.22	0.70	0.65			0.49	0.46	3.86
	-2.0			1.40	1.27					0.79	0.73	2.86

Conditions	Load point height m	Load radius		At max. reach
1.0 m	2.0 m	3.0 m	4.0 m
										meter
Boom 2.47 m Arm 1.32 m Rubber shoe 300 mm	3.0					*0.80	0.78			*0.82	0.49	3.93
2.0			*1.61	1.41	*1.05	0.74	*0.90	0.47	*0.80	0.41	4.37
1.0					*1.41	0.69	*1.02	0.45	*0.85	0.38	4.49
0 (Ground)			*1.38	1.21	*1.60	0.66	*1.09	0.44	*0.97	0.39	4.34
	-1.0	*1.87	*1.87	*2.56	1.22	*1.52	0.65			*1.02	0.46	3.86
	-2.0			*1.69	1.27					*1.02	0.73	2.86

Other features

Perfect fit
The ZX38U-6 has been designed to provide the highest levels of operator comfort and operate with exceptional efficiency. Its powerful Stage V compliant engine requires no aftertreatment device, which helps reduce maintenance time and costs. Suitable for use with various attachments it is ideal for a wide range of projects such as rental, utilities, foundation work, landscaping, interior demolition and construction.
Spacious cab
The wide operator seat, adjustable arm rest and easy access provide a comfortable working area.
High productivity
The ZX38U-6 offers high productivity on the job site thanks to a powerful Stage V-compliant engine, fast cycle time and efficient hydraulic system.
Spacious cab
The ROPS compliant cabin on the ZX38U-6 is spacious and easy to reach via entry. Equipped with a wide and adjustable sliding suspension seat, folding foot pedals and adjustable armrest, the ZX38U-6 offers high comfort for operators.

Safety

Safety first
The battery disconnect switch is now available as standard for safer and easier maintenance. Maintenance can be performed safely with the battery disconnect switch.

Tables

	Quantity	Bore	Rod diameter	Stroke
Boom (cab)	1	85 mm	50 mm	564 mm
Boom (canopy)	1	85 mm	50 mm	576 mm
Arm	1	75 mm	45 mm	597 mm
Bucket	1	65 mm	40 mm	435 mm
Blade	1	95 mm	50 mm	140 mm
Boom swing	1	85 mm	45 mm	525 mm

Shoe type	Shoe width	Arm length	kg	kPa (kgf/cm2 )
Rubber shoe	300 mm	1.32 m	3 770	34 (0.35)
1.72 m	3 790*	34 (0.35)*
Grouser shoe	300 mm	1.32 m	3 910	35 (0.36)
1.72 m	3 930*	35 (0.36)*
Pad crawler shoe	300 mm	1.32 m	3 980	36 (0.37)
1.72 m	4 000*	36 (0.37)*

Shoe type	Shoe width	Arm length	kg	kPa (kgf/cm2 )
Rubber shoe	300 mm	1.32 m	3 940	35 (0.36)
1.72 m	3 960*	36 (0.36)*
Grouser shoe	300 mm	1.32 m	4 080	37 (0.37)
1.72 m	4 100*	37 (0.38)*
Pad crawler shoe	300 mm	1.32 m	4 150	38 (0.38)
1.72 m	4 170*	38 (0.38)*

Fuel tank	42.0 L
Engine coolant	3.9 L
Engine oil	7.2 L
Travel device (each side)	0.6 L
Hydraulic system	56.0 L
Hydraulic oil tank	32.0 L

Arm length	1.32 m	1.72 m
Bucket digging force ISO	27.1 kN	(2 760 kgf)
Bucket digging force SAE : PCSA	22.8 kN	(2 320 kgf)
Arm crowd force ISO	19.0 kN (1 940 kgf)	16.9 kN (1 720 kgf)
Arm crowd force SAE : PCSA	17.9 kN (1 830 kgf)	16.1 kN (1 640 kgf)

SOUND LEVEL
Sound level in cab according to ISO 6396	LpA 75 dB(A)
External sound level according to ISO 6395 and
EU Directive 2000/14/EC	LwA 94 dB(A)

UPPER STRUCTURE
Auxiliary function lever (AFL)	O
Auxiliary overload relief valve	O
Batteries 1 x 55 Ah
Batteries 1 x 70 Ah	O
Battery disconnect switch
Pilot accumulator	O
Rearview mirror
Stack muffler	O
230 kg additional counterweight

CAB
Air conditioner*
AM/FM radio
Anti-slip plate
Armrest
Defroster
Drink holder
Electric horn
Floor mat
Heater
Retractable seat belt
ROPS/OPG cab
Spare power supply 12V (inside)
Spare power supply 12V (outside)	o O
Sun visor (front window (rigid type))	O
Suspension seat with reclining (fabric)
Window washer
Wiper

4-PILLAR CANOPY
Anti-slip plate
Armrests
Drink holder
Electric horn
Floor mat
Retractable seat belt
ROPS/OPG canopy
Spare power supply 12V (inside)	O
Suspension seat with reclining (vinyl)

LIGHTS
Additional cab roof front lights	O
Additional 4-pillar canopy roof front lights	O
2 working lights
2 working LED lights	O

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Boom anti-drift valve
Full-flow filter
Hydraulic pilot type control levers
Pilot control shut-off lever with neutral engine start system
Pilot filter
Suction filter
Swing parking brake
Travel parking brake
Two-speed travel system
Valve for extra piping

UNDERCARRIAGE
300 mm grouser shoe
300 mm pad crawler shoe	O
300 mm rubber shoe

ENGINE
Air cleaner double filters	O
Alternator 12V - 40 A
Auto idle system
Cartridge-type engine oil filter
Cartridge-type fule main filter
ECO/PWR mode control
Electrical fuel feed pump
Fuel main filter
Radiator reserve tank
Water-separator for engine fuel

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