The Hitachi ZX230LC-3 crawler excavator produced in 2005-2009, is listed with an operating weight of 47,016 lb (21.3 t), engine power of 158 hp (118 kW), a bucket capacity of 1.43 yd³ (1.09 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 20.3 ft (6.18 m).
Crawler Excavator • 2005-2009 • AH-4HK1XYSA-01
Key specifications
Useful excavator charts
Charts appear only when enough usable specifications are available.
20.3 ft
30.9 ft
31.5 ft
9.8 ft
10.4 ft
0.5 yd³
1.4 yd³
1.4 yd³
How the Hitachi ZX230LC-3 compares
Comparison is against Hitachi crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
About 8% below the peer average.
About 6% above the peer average.
About 20% below the peer average.
About 14% below the peer average.
About 10% below the peer average.
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Model | ZX230LC-3 |
| Years of manufacture | 2005-2009 |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 47,016 lb (21.3 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 1.43 yd³ (1.09 m³) |
| Minimum bucket capacity | 0.52 yd³ (0.4 m³) |
| Maximum bucket capacity | 1.43 yd³ (1.09 m³) |
| Bucket width | 5 ft (1.52 m) |
| Maximum digging depth | 20.3 ft (6.18 m) |
| Maximum horizontal reach | 30.9 ft (9.43 m) |
| Tear-out force | 28,910 lbf (129 kN) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Engine model | AH-4HK1XYSA-01 |
| Engine power | 158 hp (118 kW) |
| Displacement | 317 cu in (5.2 L) |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Emission level | EPA Tier-3 emissions |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport length | 31.5 ft (9.6 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 9.8 ft (2.99 m) |
| Transport height | 10.4 ft (3.18 m) |
| Track width | 23.6 in (600 mm) |
Equipment and features
| Air conditioning | No |
|---|---|
| Blade | No |
| Cabin adjustment | No |
| Material handling excavator | No |
| Overload alert | No |
| Hydraulic quick hitch | No |
| Mechanical quick hitch | No |
| Track adjustment | No |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas website.

