Hitachi Construction Machinery

Europe

ZX55U-6EB

ZX55U-6EB

Available in:Europe

In response to the growing demand for electric equipment to work on low or zero-emission job sites, Hitachi presents its new five-tonne battery-powered excavator. The ZX55U-6EB is the first Hitachi-branded model in this class, and follows on from the success of the eight-tonne ZE85 electric excavator. It draws on the company’s rich heritage as an electrical company, and its experience and expertise in producing wired ultra-large excavators to mines around the world.

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About the ZX55U-6EB

With the ZX55U-6EB, we take one step further on the road to zero emissions – an irreversible path that must lead to sustainable, low-carbon societies. And it underlines our commitment to minimising the environmental impact of our equipment and creating a sustainable future for all.
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Discover the benefits

  • Low noise levels compared to a diesel model, ideal for urban areas.
  • Short-tail swing to operate effortlessly in small spaces.
  • Fewer maintenance requirements and less downtime than conventional diesel models.
  • Emission-free performance with a combination of battery-powered and wired operation.
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Specifications for the ZX55U-6EB electric mini excavator

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  • Electrical system
    Battery type
    Lithium-ion
    Changing time
    1.25 hours
    Battery voltage
    400 V
    Battery Capacity (full package)
    39.4 kWh
    112.6 Ah
    Indicative Runtime (depending on application)
    2 hours
    Auxiliary Battery Voltage
    12 V
    Auxiliary Battery Capacity
    24 Ah
  • Bucket and arm digging force
    Bucket digging force ISO
    36.9 kN
    Arm crowd force ISO
    21.0 kN
  • Operating weight and ground pressure
    Shoe type
    Rubber shoe
    Shoe width
    400 mm
    Arm length
    1.69 m
    Bucket weight
    115 kg
  • Working ranges
    Arm length
    1.69 m
    Max. digging reach
    6 260 m
    Max. digging depth
    3 830 m
    Max. dumping height
    4 310 m
  • Dimensions
    Undercarriage length
    2 500 mm
    Overall width or upperstructure
    1 850 mm
    Overall height of cab
    2 530 mm
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Attachments enhance the performance of your ZX55U-6EB

  • Designed to work in perfect harmony with your machine, Hitachi buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) will increase your profit by maximising productivity and uptime.
  • Choose from a wide range of Hitachi buckets to suit the application. Quick coupler connections such as CW, pin grabber and S-coupling are also available.
  • Hitachi ground engaging tools (GET) fit precisely to your attachments, and are quick and safe to install and replace.
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Try before you buy with Hitachi Premium Rental

You can rent a wide range of Hitachi excavators and wheel loaders direct from Hitachi via our dealer network. Hitachi Premium Rental machines can be hired by the month and for periods up to one year. This gives you the high levels of reliability, quality and service you would expect from Hitachi, and greater flexibility to meet the varying demands of your business.

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