The Hitachi ZX180LC crawler excavator produced in 2003-2007, is listed with an operating weight of 38,801 lb (17.6 t), engine power of 121 hp (90 kW), a bucket capacity of 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 19.8 ft (6.05 m).
Crawler Excavator • 2003-2007 • AA 4 BG 1 TCG
Key specifications
Useful excavator charts
Charts appear only when enough usable specifications are available.
19.8 ft
29.8 ft
29.5 ft
9.2 ft
9.4 ft
How the Hitachi ZX180LC compares
Comparison is against Hitachi crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
About 11% above the peer average.
About 5% above the peer average.
About 3% below the peer average.
In line with the peer average.
About 25% above the peer average.
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | ZX180LC |
| Years of manufacture | 2003-2007 |
| Model series | ZAXIS |
| Undercarriage | LC |
| Boom | MB |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 38,801 lb (17.6 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³) |
| Bucket width | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Maximum digging depth | 19.8 ft (6.05 m) |
| Maximum horizontal reach | 29.8 ft (9.07 m) |
| Tear-out force | 27,427 lbf (122 kN) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Engine model | AA 4 BG 1 TCG |
| Engine power | 121 hp (90 kW) |
| Displacement | 183 cu in (3 L) |
| RPM at maximum torque | 1800 rpm |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport length | 29.5 ft (8.98 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 9.2 ft (2.8 m) |
| Transport height | 9.4 ft (2.87 m) |
| Track width | 23.6 in (600 mm) |
Equipment and features
| Air conditioning | Yes |
|---|---|
| Blade | No |
| Cabin adjustment | No |
| Material handling excavator | No |
| Overload alert | Yes |
| Hydraulic quick hitch | No |
| Mechanical quick hitch | No |
| Track adjustment | No |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas website.

