Hitachi zx170w 6 wheel excavator Specs (2017-2021)

The Hitachi zx170w 6 wheel excavator (2017-2021) brings together high engine power at 172 hp (128 kW) and typical weight at 41,006 lb (18.6 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile

2017-2021

Weight: 41,006 lb (18.6 t)Engine power: 172 hp (128 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Travel speed: 21.7 mph (35 km/h)
41,006 lb (18.6 t)Weight
172 hp (128 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
1,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.96 ft (2.73 m)Transport width
31.5 in (0.8 m)Bucket width
11.7 ft (3.58 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

41,006 lb (18.6 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

Below average

0.78 yd³ (0.6 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 below 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.

Transport width

Average

8.96 ft (2.73 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.

Transport height

Above average

11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)

Transport height is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal30.6 ft (9.33 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.65 m)
Bucket width31.5 in (0.8 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28 ft (8.52 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport width8.96 ft (2.73 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Overload AlertYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Hitachi
Model zx170w 6 wheel excavator
Model year / production 2017-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power172 hp (128 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,600 rpm
Tear-out Force24,279 lbf (108 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width31.5 in (0.8 m)
Dredging Depth19.1 ft (5.83 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.6 ft (9.33 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length28 ft (8.52 m)
Transport width8.96 ft (2.73 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.65 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight41,006 lb (18.6 t)
Overload AlertYes

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke115×125 mm
Displacement1.37 US gal (5.19 L)
Emission levelIV
Engine manufacturerIsuzu
Engine typeAR 4HK1X
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 filterYes

Other specifications

Model seriesZAXIS
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers4 2/4-fold