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5.5 Ton Hitachi Digger ZX55U-6

The Hitachi ZX55U‑6 is a powerful and compact 5.5-ton excavator, ideal for confined job sites. It offers excellent digging performance, smooth hydraulics, and a range of bucket options, perfect for landscaping, utilities, and general construction projects.

SKU: HI55

CategorySpecification
Operating Weight5,310 kg
EngineYanmar 4TNV86CHT, 29.1 kW (39.0 hp) @ 2,400 rpm, Stage V compliant
Displacement1.568 L
Fuel Tank Capacity70 L
Hydraulic Tank/System42 L (tank) / 66 L (total system)
Bucket Capacity0.10 – 0.17 m³ (ISO heaped)
Supplied Bucket Sizes400 mm, 900 mm, 1500 mm
Bucket Width Range400 – 1,500 mm (trenching to wide rake)
Max Digging Depth3,530 – 3,860 mm
Max Reach (Ground)Approx. 6,260 mm
Max Dump HeightApprox. 4,210 mm
Breakout Force36.5 kN (bucket) / 24.4 kN (arm)
Travel Speed2.5 / 4.5 km/h
Swing Speed9.4 rpm
Tail Swing Radius1,130 mm (short-tail swing design)
Dimensions (L × W × H)5,500 × 1,960 × 2,530 mm (approximate with cab)
Ground Clearance340 mm
Auxiliary HydraulicsSuitable for Rockbreaker
Quick Coupler ReadyHydraulic
Cab Noise Level75 dB(A) operator / 96 dB(A) external
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