The Hitachi ZX690LCH-6 crawler excavator produced in 2016-2021, is listed with an operating weight of 151,458 lb (68.7 t), engine power of 463 hp (345 kW), a bucket capacity of 3.79 yd³ (2.9 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 28.1 ft (8.56 m).
Crawler Excavator • 2016-2021 • AQ 6 WG 1 XASA-02
Key specifications
Useful excavator charts
Charts appear only when enough usable specifications are available.
28.1 ft
42.7 ft
44 ft
14.3 ft
14.6 ft
How the Hitachi ZX690LCH-6 compares
Comparison is against Hitachi crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
About 17% above the peer average.
In line with the peer average.
In line with the peer average.
In line with the peer average.
About 23% above the peer average.
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | ZX690LCH-6 |
| Years of manufacture | 2016-2021 |
| Model series | ZAXIS |
| Undercarriage | LC |
| Boom | MB |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 151,458 lb (68.7 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 3.79 yd³ (2.9 m³) |
| Maximum digging depth | 28.1 ft (8.56 m) |
| Maximum horizontal reach | 42.7 ft (13.03 m) |
| Tear-out force | 72,838 lbf (324 kN) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Engine model | AQ 6 WG 1 XASA-02 |
| Engine power | 463 hp (345 kW) |
| Displacement | 957 cu in (15.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 5.79 × 6.06 in (147 × 154 mm) |
| Maximum torque | 1,460 lb-ft (1,980 Nm) |
| RPM at maximum torque | 1500 rpm |
| Emission level | IV |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport length | 44 ft (13.4 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 14.3 ft (4.36 m) |
| Transport height | 14.6 ft (4.46 m) |
| Track width | 25.6 in (650 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 | Yes |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas website.

