Hitachi ZX260 Medium Excavator

The Hitachi ZX260 – a beast of a medium-class crawler excavator, designed to get the job done in even the toughest construction, earthmoving & quarrying projects. It’s part of Hitachi’s ZAXIS lineup, and as such, it boasts a load of advanced hydraulic performance, super precise control & excellent fuel economy – all the things you want in a reliable workhorse for a contractor looking to churn out consistent results on a daily basis.

It’s powered by a 132 kW (177 hp) Isuzu 4HK1X diesel engine, which lets this little fella deliver some serious torque, get some decent fuel mileage, & keep emissions in check. And let’s not forget the advanced hydraulic system – it’s like butter, smooth & responsive, with loads of digging, lifting & loading power. Add to that the optimized hydraulic flow & boom regeneration system & you’ve got a machine that performs better while burning less energy – so you can get the job done faster & more efficiently.

With an operating weight of around 25,400 kg, the ZX260 strikes a nice balance between being stable & having some real agility to it. And when it comes to specs, the ZX260 has got it covered – a bucket capacity range of 0.80-1.40 m³, a max dig depth of around 6.25 m, and a reach of up to 10.2 m, so you can take on all sorts of excavation & material-handling tasks with confidence.

The cab on the ZX260 is a real nice place to be, too – spacious ROPS-certified, and loaded with features like air-suspension seats, ergonomic joystick controls, climate control, & a multi-function display to keep an eye on everything. Plus, when it comes to maintenance, the ZX260 gets it right – wide-opening engine covers, centralized service points, & durable components all designed to give you years of reliable service.

The Hitachi ZX260 is a do-it-all excavator that’s got the power, precision & reliability to take on anything from medium-to-heavy-duty civil construction to quarry ops – it’s a real workhorse.