Hitachi zx170w 5 wheel excavator Specs (2013-2017)

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.

Transport length28.9 ft (8.81 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.13 m)
Transport width8.3 ft (2.53 m)
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