ZX230LC
ZX230LC
SPECIFICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ENGINE FRONT ATTACHMENTS
• Meets EPA Tier II non-road • Seat belt, 2” (50 mm) retractable • HN bushing
emissions regulations • Large cup holder • WC thermal spraying
• H/P mode control • Cigarette lighter • Reinforced resin thrust plate
• E mode control • Ashtray • Flange pin
• 50 A alternator • Storage box • Bucket clearance adjust mechanism
• Dry-type air double filters with evacuator valve • Glove compartment • Monolithically cast bucket link A
(with safety element) • Floor mat • Centralized lubrication system
• Cartridge-type engine oil filter • Transparent tinted overhead hatch • Dirt seal on all bucket pins
• Cartridge-type fuel filter with sunshade MISCELLANEOUS
• Air cleaner double filter • Pilot control shut-off lever • Lockable machine covers
• Radiator and oil cooler with dust protective net • Engine stop knob • Lockable fuel filling cap
• Radiator reserve tank • Auto-control air conditioning with heater • Skid-resistant tapes, plates and handrails
• Fan guard MONITOR SYSTEM • Travel direction mark on track frame
• Isolation-mounted engine • Meters: • On-board MIC Rated Engine
• Auto-idle system Hourmeter, trip meter, engine coolant 167 hp (123 kW)
• Auto acceleration system temperature gauge, and fuel gauge
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM • Warning lamps: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Alternator charge, engine oil pressure, engine • 9’ 9” (2.96 m) arm
Operating Weight
• Work mode selector 53,600 lbs (24 300 kg)
• Engine speed sensing system overheat, air filter restriction, and minimum • 11’ 10” (3.61 m) arm
• E-P control system fuel level • 24” (600 mm) reinforced triple grouser shoes
• Power boost • Pilot lamps: • 28” (700 mm) reinforced triple grouser shoes Bucket Capacity
• Auto power lift Engine preheat, engine oil level, engine coolant • 32” (800 mm) reinforced triple grouser shoes 0.95 - 2.03 yd3 (0.73 - 1.55 m3)
• Quick warm-up system for pilot circuit level, hydraulic oil level, work light, auto-idle, • Window vandal protection covers
• Shockless valve in pilot circuit auto-acceleration, digging mode, attachment mode • Auxiliary hydraulic and electric pilot contols
• Boom-arm reduced drift valve • Alarm buzzers: • Hydraulic filter restriction indicator kit
• Control valve with main relief valve Engine oil pressure and engine overheat • Auxiliary hydraulic lines with shutoff valve
• Extra auxiliary port in control valve LIGHTS • Buckets: ditching, general purpose,
• Suction filter • 2 working lights heavy-duty, heavy-duty high capacity,
• Full-flow filter severe-duty cast lip, severe-duty plate lip,
UPPERSTRUCTURE
• Pilot filter side cutters and teeth
• Undercover
• Hydraulic bucket material clamps
CAB • 11,900 lb (5 400 kg) counterweight
• Hydraulic coupler
• CRES (Center pillar Reinforced Structure) design • Fuel level float
• Seat belt, 3” (76 mm) non-retractable
• All-weather sound-suppressed steel cab • Hydraulic oil level gauge
• Alternate pilot control pattern
• Reinforced, tinted (bronze color) glass windows • Tool box
• Cab circulation fan
• 4 fluid-filled elastic mounts • Utility space
• 24- to 12-volt, DC radio converters,
• Upper and lower front windows and left side • Rearview mirror (right and left side)
10 amp
windows that open • Swing parking brake
• Secondary exit kit-top hatch
• Intermittent windshield retractable wipers UNDERCARRIAGE • Ripper
• Front window washer • Travel parking brake • Boom and arm anti-drift valves
• Deluxe suspension cloth seat with 4” (100 mm) • Travel motor covers • Lower front window guard
adjustable armrests with lumbar support • Travel motion alarm device • Tropical door – left and right hand side
• Footrest • Track guards and hydraulic track adjuster • Less boom and arm
• Electric double horn • Bolt-on sprocket • Single pedal propel control
• 12 V-60 W, 5 amp, cellular phone outlet • Upper rollers and lower rollers • Heavy-duty grapple
• AM-FM stereo with digital clock • Reinforced track links with pin seals • Protection screens for cab front,
• Auto-idle/acceleration selector
rear and side
• ISO Standard Falling Object Protective
(FOPS) cab with integrated headguard
• Rub rail style guards
• Undercarriage frame opening guard
• Cab extention harness
• Tool kit
DKA230HT (04-04)
Smarter, faster, more productive yet more efficient–the versatile
Hitachi Zaxis 230LC can be found at construction sites all over
the world. Boasting a cleaner yet more powerful engine and a
host of new items as well as significant refinements, Zaxis is
the next generation in excavator development.
Rigid Undercarriage
A reshaped box design Machine
with X-beams helps
disperse stress and boosts Information Center
the overall rigidity of the The Machine Information Center
entire undercarriage. captures and stores vital machine
performance data such as engine
speeds, hydraulic temperatures,
pump pressures, alarms and faults,
hours of operation, and more. The
data is downloadable through a
Palm™ Pilot and is transferred to
your PC. Special PC software
interprets the data and generates
valuable machine performance
reports and graphs highlighting
Multi-function Operations machine utilization, performance
The Zaxis 230LC continues the Hitachi tradition of history, and more to help users
smooth, multi-functioning excavators. Executing improve productivity and profit.
combined operations such as simultaneous
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SPECIFICATIONS
THE ZAXIS ADVANTAGE SPEC SUMMARY
Higher Productivity Cab Safety
Zaxis uses the latest technologies to achieve lower total operational The CRES (Center pillar Reinforced Structure) rigid cab is ENGINE CONTROLS
costs while boosting productivity. Arm digging and bucket digging designed with safety in mind. The closed-section pillar and Model ..................................................................Isuzu CC-6BG1T Pilot controls for all functions. Hitachi’s original shockless valve and
forces have been increased by 7% and 8% respectively by increasing reinforcing members at central areas withstand vertical and Type ......................................4-cycle water-cooled, direct injection quick warm-up system built in the pilot circuit. Hydraulic warm-up
the hydraulic cylinder diameter. horizontal external forces. This can help reduce the potential Aspiration ..............................................Turbocharged, intercooled control system for engine and hydraulic oil.
of operator injury in the event of an accident. No. of cylinders ............................................................................6 Implement levers ..........................................................................2
Cab Comfort
Rated power SAE J1349, net Travel levers with pedals ..............................................................2
The easy-to-read monitor panel and switches are located near the Operator Command H/P mode ..........................167 hp (123 kW) @ 2,100 rpm (min-1)
operator to minimize fatigue and enhance operator control. The Auto- The newly refined hydraulic system gives the operator unprecedented P mode ..............................158 hp (116 kW) @ 2,000 rpm (min-1)
UNDERCARRIAGE
control air conditioner allows you to set a specific temperature, then control. The Zaxis 230LC has a 6% increase in production while in the Maximum torque ............470 lbf•ft (65 kgf•m) @ 1,800 rpm (min-1) Tracks
forget it. Bi-level air ducts are positioned throughout the cab to H/P mode over the EX230 LC. Piston Displacement ............................................396 in3 (6.494 L) Tractor-type undercarriage. Welded track frame using selected
materials. Side frame welded to track frame. Lubricated track
promote even air flow. Bore and stroke ........................4.13” x 4.92” (105 mm x 125 mm)
Increased Travel and Swing Power Batteries ................................................................2 x 12 V, 97 AH rollers, idlers, and sprockets with floating seals. Track shoes with
Armed with plenty of dependable power for travel and swing opera- Governor ..................Mechanical speed control by stepping motor triple grousers made of induction-hardened rolled alloy. Flat and
tions, the Zaxis 230LC is ready for the toughest of terrains and job triangular shoes are also available. Heat-treated connecting pins
sites thanks to improved travel motors and swing reduction gear. It has HYDRAULIC SYSTEM with dirt seals. Hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock-
Work mode selector allows operator to choose between Digging absorbing recoil springs.
8% more swing torque and 5% more travel power than the EX230 LC.
mode or Attachment mode. Number of Rollers and Shoes on Each Side, standard N.A. model
Auto Acceleration and Auto Idle Engine speed sensing system. Upper rollers ................................................................................2
Engine speed is Main pumps ................2 variable displacement axial piston pumps Lower rollers ................................................................................9
automatically controlled in Max. oil flow ......2 x 53.9 US gpm (2 x 204 L/min, 2 x 44.9 lmp gpm) Track shoes ................................................................................51
Pilot pump ..................................................................1 gear pump Track guard ..................................................................................1
response to the amount of
Max. oil flow ..........................9.0 US gpm (34 L/min, 7.5 lmp gpm) Traction Device
lever operation. This helps Hydraulic Motors Each track driven by 2-speed axial piston motor through planetary
reduce fuel consumption, Travel ..........................2 variable displacement axial piston motors reduction gears for counter-rotation of the tracks. Sprockets are
especially during light-load Swing ..............................................................1 axial piston motor replaceable. Parking brake is spring-set/hydraulic-released disc
work, up to 6%. The Auto Relief Valve Settings type. Travel shockless relief valve built in travel motor absorbs
Idle Control reduces the Implement circuit ........................................4,980 psi (355 kgf/cm2) shocks when stopping travel.
engine speed automatically Swing circuit ..............................................4,270 psi (300 kgf/cm2) Travel speeds High: ....................................0-3.4 mph (5.5 km/h)
to save energy when the Travel circuit ..............................................5,050 psi (355 kgf/cm2) Low: ....................................0-2.1 mph (3.4 km/h)
lever is in neutral. Pilot circuit ......................................................570 psi (40 kgf/cm2) Maximum traction force ..............................44,420 lbf (20 150 kgf)
A low-noise muffler and the Isuzu Tier II Power boost ..............................................5,260 psi (370 kgf/cm2) Gradeability ..................................................35O (70%) continuous
emissions control engine ensure a quieter,
Hydraulic Cylinders
more environmentally friendly excavator.
High-strength piston rod and tubes. Cylinder cushion mechanisms
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
Plastic parts are labeled for easy
provided in all cylinders to absorb shocks at stroke ends. US gal Liters Imp gal
recycling. Wiring is lead-free.
Dimensions: Fuel tank 100.0 380.0 83.6
Engine coolant 6.1 23.0 5.1
Qty. Bore Rod Diameter
Engine oil 6.6 25.0 5.5
Boom 2 4.92” (125 mm) 3.54” (90 mm)
Easy-to-read Cab design both guards the operator Swing mechanism (each side) 2.3 8.6 1.9
Auto Power Lift monitor panel. and contributes to efficient operation
Arm 1 5.51” (140 mm) 4.13” (105 mm)
Travel final device (each side) 1.9 7.2 1.6
Loads are increased during bucket-filling operations. The Auto through its comfortable, ergonomic Bucket 1 5.11” (130 mm) 3.54” (90 mm)
Hydraulic system 80.0 303.0 66.7
Power Lift function automatically provides a 6% increase in layout and its CRES design. Hydraulic tank 39.1 148.0 32.6
Hydraulic Filters
power to meet the demand. Hydraulic circuits use high-quality hydraulic filters. A suction filter is WEIGHTS/GROUND PRESSURE
Lower Operating Costs incorporated in the suction line and full-flow filters in the return
Standard North America backhoe model Zaxis 230LC:
line and swing/travel motor drain lines.
Reduced fuel consumption, a strengthened main frame, front 19’ 8” (6.0 m) boom, 9’ 8” (2.96 m) arm, 1.30 yd3 (1.0 m3)
attachment, and undercarriage, longer lubrication intervals, 4,000-hour UPPERSTRUCTURE PCSA heaped bucket, 31” (800 mm) triple grouser shoes.
hydraulic oil and 1000-hour hydraulic oil filters all work together to Revolving Frame Weight: ........................................................53,600 lb (24 300 kg)
extend the durability of Zaxis while reducing running and repair costs. Welded, sturdy box construction, using heavy-gauge steel plates Ground pressure: ........................................5.26 psi (0.37 kgf/cm2)
for ruggedness. D-section frame for resistance to deformation. Other models available include 24” (600 mm) and 28” (700 mm)
Work Modes Swing Mechanism triple grouser shoes. Please check with your local Hitachi dealer
Two modes simplify excavating operations. Select the "Digging" mode Axial piston motor with planetary reduction gear is bathed in oil. for more details
for smooth and speedy front operations or "Attachment" Swing circle is single-row, shear-type ball bearing with induction- BACKHOE ATTACHMENTS
to use a wide variety of tools such as breakers, compactors, hardened internal gear. Internal gear and pinion gear are
Boom and arms of all-welded, box-section design. 19’8” (6.0 m)
and crushers. immersed in lubricant. Swing parking brake is spring-set/
boom, 7’7” (2.32 m), 9’8” (2.96 m), and 11’10” (3.61 m) arms are
hydraulic-released disc type.
available. Bucket is all-welded, high-strength steel structure. Side
Swing speed ..........................................................12.6 rpm (min-1)
clearance adjust mechanism provided on the bucket joint bracket.
Swing torque ..........................................49,915 lb•ft (6 908 kgf•m)
Operator’s Cab
Independent roomy cab, 40” (1 005 mm) wide by 66” (1 675 mm)
The powerful engine and hydraulic high, conforming to ISO Standards. Reinforced glass windows on
system work together to bring the 4 sides for visibility. Front windows (upper and lower) can be
maximum amount of excavating opened. Adjustable, reclining seat with armrests; movable with or
forces to the toughest of job sites. without control levers.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS / WORKING RANGES LIFTING CAPACITIES
ZAXIS230LC Notes: 1. Ratings are based on SAE J1097. A A: Load radius
2. Lifting capacity of the ZAXIS Series does not exceed 75% of tipping load with the machine on firm, level ground or 87% full hydraulic capacity. B: Load point height
K L 3. The load point is a hook (not standard equipment) located on the back of the bucket. C: Lifting capacity
4. *Indicates load limited by hydraulic capacity.
E D and D’
ZAXIS230LC Rating over-side or 360 degrees Rating over-front CC Unit: lb (kg)
Load radius
Load point 10 ft. (3.05 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) 25 ft. (7.62 m) 30 ft. (9.15 m)
F M Conditions
height
N C
G Boom 19'8" (6.0 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) *8,174 (3708) *8,174 (3708)
I Arm 9'9" (2.96 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) *10,321 (4682) *10,321 (4682) *9,733 (4415) 8,581 (3892)
H A 10 ft. (3.05 m) *17,171 (7789) *17,171 (7789) *12,827 (5818) 12,029 (5456) *10,925 (4955) 8,194 (3717) *6,996 (3173) 5,760 (2613)
Bucket
J B 5 ft. (1.52 m) *22,872 (10 375) 17,272 (7834) *15,563 (7059) 11,169 (5066) *12,355 (5604) 7,759 (3519) *9,044 (4102) 5,572 (2527)
1.38 yd3 (1.06 m3)
Shoe 24" (600 mm) Ground Line *25,546 (11 587) 16,412 (7444) *17,281 (7839) 10,554 (4787) 12,029 (5456) 7,403 (3358) *8,907 (4040) 5,407 (2453)
–5 ft. (–1.52 m) *12,891 (5847) *12,891 (5847) *25,759 (11 684) 16,231 (7362) 16,953 (7690) 10,264 (4656) 11,814 (5359) 7,206 (3269)
Unit: ft in (mm) Unit: ft in (mm) –10 ft. (–3.05 m) *20,687 (9383) *20,687 (9383) *24,411 (11 073) 16,373 (7427) 16,946 (7687) 10,258 (4653) 11,830 (5366) 7,221 (3275)
feet meter
ZAXIS230LC ZAXIS230LC –15 ft. (–4.57 m) *28,595 (12 970) *28,595 (12 970) *21,205 (9618) 16,803 (7622) *15,773 (7155) 10,546 (4784)
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A Distance between tumblers 12'7" (3 840) 10 Arm length 9’8" 11’10"
30 9 E (2.96 m) (3.61 m) Boom 19'8" (6.0 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) *7,557 (3428) *7,557 (3428)
B Undercarriage length 15'3" (4 640)
8 A Max. digging reach 33'8" (10 270) 35'9" (10 900) Arm 11'10" (3.61 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) *8,534 (3871) *8,534 (3871) *6,161 (2795) *6,009 (2726)
* C Counterweight clearance 3'7" (1 090) 25
D Rear-end swing radius 9'8" (2 940) 7 A' Max. digging reach Bucket 10 ft. (3.05 m) *14,308 (6490) *14,308 (6490) *11,291 (5122) *11,291 (5122) *9,851 (4468) 8,315 (3772) *8,047 (3650) 5,826 (2643)
33'2" (10 100) 35'2" (10 730) 5 ft. (1.52 m) *20,379 (9244) 17,852 (8098) *14,230 (6455) 11,370 (5157) *11,438 (5188) 7,823 (3548) 9,101 (4128) 5,576 (2529)
D' Rear-end length 9'7" (2 930)
20 6 (on ground) 1.38 yd3 (1.06 m3)
E Overall width of upperstructure 9'6" (2 890) 15
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C B Max. digging depth 22'10" (6 950) 24'11" (7 590) Shoe 24" (600 mm) Ground Line *24,314 (11 029) 16,560 (7511) *16,672 (7562) 10,616 (4815) 12,034 (5459) 7,393 (3353) 8,855 (4017) 5,347 (2425)
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F Overall height of cab 9'11" (3 020) D B' Max. digging depth –5 ft. (–1.52 m) *13,152 (5966) *13,152 (5966) *25,636 (11 628) 16,090 (7298) 16,889 (7661) 10,188 (4621) 11,727 (5319) 7,113 (3226) 8,706 (3949) 5,209 (2363)
10 3 (8' level) 22'1" (6 740) 24'5" (7 430)
* G Min. ground clearance 1'6" (460) –10 ft. (–3.05 m) *24,308 (11 026) *24,308 (11 026) *25,121 (11 395) 16,073 (7291) 16,749 (7597) 10,064 (4565) 11,633 (5277) 7,027 (3187)
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H Track gauge 8'6" (2590) 5 C Max. cutting height 31'7" (9 630) 32'9" (9 990) –15 ft. (–4.57 m) *32,401 (14 697) *32,401 (14 697) *22,854 (10 366) 16,375 (7428) *16,874 (7654) 10,219 (4635) 11,826 (5364) 7,203 (3267)
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I Track shoe width 31" (G 800) D Max. dumping height 22'2" (6 760) 23'4" (7 100) –20 ft. (–6.10 m) *17,802 (8075) 17,067 (7741)
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J Undercarriage width 10'6" (3 190) 1
Ground E Min. swing radius 12'8" (3 870) 12'9" (3 890)
A’ Line 20 ft. (6.10 m) *8,174 (3708) *8,174 (3708)
K Overall width 10'6" (3 190)
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2 F Max. vertical wall 19'9" (6 020) 22'1" (6 740) Boom 19'8" (6.0 m)
A
10 3 F Arm 9'9" (2.96 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) *10,321 (4682) *10,321 (4682) *9,733 (4415) 8,738 (3963)
L Overall length B B’ Bucket 37,670 lbf
With 9'8" (2.96 m) arm 33'3" (10 140) 4
digging SAE : PCSA (17 090 kgf Bucket 10 ft. (3.05 m) *17,171 (7789) *17,171 (7789) *12,827 (5818) 12,236 (5550) *10,925 (4955) 8,351 (3788) *6,996 (3173) 5,886 (2670)
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With 11'10" (3.61 m) arm 5
8’ force* 167 kN) 1.38 yd3 (1.06 m3) 5 ft. (1.52 m) *22,872 (10 375) 17,578 (7973) *15,563 (7059) 11,376 (5160) *12,355 (5604) 7,915 (3590) *9,044 (4102) 5,698 (2585)
20 6 Shoe 28" (700 mm) Ground Line *25,546 (11 587) 16,718 (7583) *17,604 (7985) 10,761 (4881) 12,269 (5565) 7,559 (3429) *9,001 (4083) 5,533 (2510)
M Overall height of boom
With 9'8" (2.96 m) arm 10'2" (3 100)
7 Arm 27,640 lbf 24,020 lbf –5 ft. (–1.52 m) *12,891 (5847) *12,891 (5847) *25,759 (11 684) 16,537 (7501) 17,280 (7838) 10,471 (4750) 12,054 (5468) 7,363 (3340)
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With 11'10" (3.61 m) arm crowd SAE : PCSA (12 540 kgf (10 900 kgf)
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–10 ft. (–3.05 m) *20,687 (9383) *20,687 (9383) *24,411 (11 073) 16,679 (7565) 17,274 (7835) 10,465 (4747) 12,069 (5474) 7,377 (3346)
30 force* 123 kN) 107 kN
N Track height 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 meter –15 ft. (–4.57 m) *28,595 (12 970) *28,595 (12 970) *21,205 (9618) 17,109 (7761) *15,773 (7155) 10,754 (4878)
With triple grouser shoes 2'11" (900) 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 feet
Excluding track shoe lug * At power boost
Boom 19'8" (6.0 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,557 (3428) 7,557 (3428)
* Excluding track shoe lug. G: Triple grouser shoe
Arm 11'10" (3.61 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 8,534 (3871) 8,534 (3871) 6,161 (2795) 6,135 (2783)
Bucket 10 ft. (3.05 m) *14,308 (6490) *14,308 (6490) *11,291 (5122) 11,291 (5122) 9,851 (4468) 8,472 (3843) 8,047 (3650) 5,952 (2700)
1.38 yd3 (1.06 m3) 5 ft. (1.52 m) *20,379 (9244) 18,158 (8236) *14,230 (6455) 11,577 (5251) 11,438 (5188) 7,979 (3619) 9,290 (4214) 5,702 (2586)
Shoe 28" (700 mm) Ground Line *24,314 (11 029) 16,866 (7650) *16,672 (7562) 10,823 (4909) 12,274 (5567) 7,549 (3424) 9,044 (4102) 5,473 (2483)
*All capacities are SAE heaped ratings and with side cutters.
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