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Posted February 3, 2025

Near-zero tailswing excavators

Hitachi excavators help get quality work done on a job site with limited workspace.


Get the power and excellence of Hitachi excavator engineering in sizes ranging from the ZX17U-5N (3,790 pounds) to the ZX60USB-5N (13,382 pounds). Whether that job site is a tight alleyway between buildings, next to a busy highway, or someone's front yard, contact your dealer to learn how you can finance a Hitachi compact excavator. 

All Hitachi compact excavators have a near-zero tail swing that allows for increased maneuverability. When it comes to dig depth, reach, lift height, and bucket and lifting capacities, there are options ranging from each end of the spectrum taking into consideration needs for varying ground pressures and transportability.

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The Hitachi ZX17U-5N, at an operating weight of 3,790 pounds, features a variable track width that can be retracted to a mere 3 feet, 3 inches to access narrow job sites and travel through gates.

The ZX17U-5N, at an operating weight of 3,790 pounds, features a variable track width that can be retracted to a mere 3 feet, 3 inches to access narrow job sites and travel through gates. With a maximum dig reach of 12 feet, 6 inches  and a maximum dig depth of 7 feet, 2 inches, it excels in backyard renovations and landscaping where space is at a premium.

The next step up is the ZX26U-5N, at an operating weight of 5,560 pounds. It offers increased attachment versatility with a one-way/two-way selector valve which accommodates breaker and grapple attachments with extra plumbing installed on the stick. An available auxiliary function lever (AFL) is available with an analog switch, trigger switch and horn for running attachments such as a breaker or an attachment with swing. The ZX26U-5N offers 20 net horsepower with a 15-foot, 2-inch maximum digging reach and an 8-foot, 6-inch maximum digging depth. It measures only 4 foot, 11 inches wide. This makes it ideal for very confined job sites like landscaping.

For contractors that need more power in the mid-range, the ZX30U-5N and the ZX35U-5N both have 23.7 net horsepower (17.4kW) and operating weights of 6,680 pounds and 7,584 pounds respectively. The ZX30U-5N and its 9-foot, 2-inch maximum dig depth, and 16-foot maximum dig reach come with a reduced tail that is easy to load and perfect for congested areas.

For jobs that require more reach at the same power, the ZX35U-5N has a maximum dig depth of 10 feet and a maximum dig reach of 17 feet, 1-inch. These two machines are easy to transport and equipped for jobs like trenching and excavating.

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The ZX50U-5N and its 10,560 pounds operating weight has a reduced footprint and is a versatile and fuel-efficient compact excavator.

The ZX50U-5N and its 10,560 pounds operating weight has a reduced footprint and is a versatile and fuel-efficient compact excavator. It runs at 36.8 net horsepower with a maximum dig depth of 11 feet, 7-inch and a maximum dig reach of 19 feet, 7 inches. The Hitachi High-Performance Hydraulic (HHH) system optimizes pump flow to ensure smooth operation, even in confined working environments.

The ZX60USB-5N proves that spacious cabs are possible to have in a compact machine. After listening to operator feedback, this excavator has an operating weight of 13,382 ponds, a maximum dig depth of 12 feet, 4 inches and a maximum dig reach of 20 feet, 5 inches, its spacious cab is easy to enter and exit and easy to see operation. The machine's reliable engine meets emissions standards and is simpler than ever to maintain, source report.

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