ZX85USB-3 Swing-boom Excavator

May 26, 2009

Hitachi Construction Machinery

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The 18,821-lb. Zaxis 85USB-3 compact ultra-short excavator has a swing boom that enables parallel digging to walls, guard rails and foundations.

14-ft. 8-in. maximum digging depth, 25-ft. 3-in. maximum digging reach and 12,368-lbf. maximum bucket force with the 6-ft. 11-in. arm option
54-hp Isuzu 4LE2X turbocharged, Interim Tier IV engine with two engine modes
HIOS III hydraulic system provides regenerative flow on the boom, stick and bucket cylinders

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