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.
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 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



