Among the key figures for the Hitachi zx170w 5a wheel excavator (2023-2026) are above-average engine power at 152 hp (113 kW) and typical weight at 40,345 lb (18.3 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile
2023-2026
Weight: 40,345 lb (18.3 t)Engine power: 152 hp (113 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)
40,345 lb (18.3 t)Weight
152 hp (113 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.68 yd³ (0.52 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
471 lb-ft (638 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
152 hp (113 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
40,345 lb (18.3 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.
Maximum torque
Average
471 lb-ft (638 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
8.37 ft (2.55 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
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
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 AdjustmentYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | zx170w 5a wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2023-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power152 hp (113 kW)
Maximum torque471 lb-ft (638 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Tear-out Force22,931 lbf (102 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Dimensions
Dredging Depth19.1 ft (5.83 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length28.5 ft (8.69 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.07 yd³ (0.82 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.68 yd³ (0.52 m³)
Weight40,345 lb (18.3 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke115×125 mm
Displacement1.37 US gal (5.19 L)
Engine manufacturerIsuzu
Engine typeGI-4HK1X
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20 16 PR
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesZAXIS
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
Cabin AdjustmentYes
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold







