The Hitachi zx170w 5 wheel excavator (2013-2017) brings together high engine power at 172 hp (128 kW) and typical weight at 39,022 lb (17.7 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³).
Specification profile
2013-2017
Weight: 39,022 lb (17.7 t)Engine power: 172 hp (128 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)Travel speed: 21.7 mph (35 km/h)
39,022 lb (17.7 t)Weight
172 hp (128 kW)Engine power
1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)Bucket capacity
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
1,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
481 lb-ft (652 Nm)Maximum torque
8.3 ft (2.53 m)Transport width
10.3 ft (3.13 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
172 hp (128 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
39,022 lb (17.7 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)
Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Average
481 lb-ft (652 Nm)
Low 163 lb-ft (222 Nm)Typical 471 lb-ft (638 Nm)High 620 lb-ft (840 Nm)
Maximum torque is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.3 ft (2.53 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | zx170w 5 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2013-2017 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power172 hp (128 kW)
Maximum torque481 lb-ft (652 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,500 rpm
Tear-out Force19,109 lbf (85 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Dimensions
Dredging Depth18.8 ft (5.72 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal31 ft (9.45 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.13 m)
Transport length28.9 ft (8.81 m)
Transport width8.3 ft (2.53 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)
Weight39,022 lb (17.7 t)
Overload AlertYes
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke115×125 mm
Displacement1.37 US gal (5.19 L)
Emission levelIIIB
Engine manufacturerIsuzu
Engine typeAM 4 HK 1 X III B
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres315/70 R22.5
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesZAXIS
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo


