INTERNAL USE ONLY

PRODUCT
INFORMATION
December 2002

Mini-Excavators
• Competitive models described in Specification Comparison are the versions available currently on the
Japanese market.
• Standard version of each model described here denotes the Japanese version. The listed options are
designed for the standard version. In some areas, options may be included as standard equipment
according to the Sales Policy.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd

Head Office : 5-1 Koraku 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo 112-8563, Japan
Telephone : (03) 3830-8050
Facsimile : (03) 3830-8202

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PRODUCT
INFORMATION Warning:

INTERNAL USE ONLY The photos in this document

represent the ZX 30 and ZX 35
models. They are for reference
purposes only, and may not
reflect the final product.

Mini-Excavators

ZAXIS30
(Model name: ZX30)

ZAXIS35
(Model name: ZX35)

ZAXIS40
(Model name: ZX40)

ZAXIS50
(Model name: ZX50)

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•CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXPLANATION OF SELLING POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Easier Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simpler, Stronger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment-Friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTERCHAGEABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .·
DIMENSIONS OF ARM TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIFTING CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPARISON TO COMPETITIVE MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIMENSIONS & WORKING RANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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•INTRODUCTION
Transitional changes in the demands for the mini-excavators by territo-
ry are shown in Fig.1. You will find that up to 1998, Japan's demanded
around 50% of all the mini-excavators in the world, but since 1999,
Europe's, in turn, has demanded over 50%.
Breakdown of the mini-excavators by machine class in Europe in 2001
is shown in Fig.2. More specifically, the mini-excavators ranging from
3tons to 6tons (excluding) occupy 30% or greater of all the Europe's
mini-excavators. The ZAXIS30, ZAXIS35, ZAXIS40 and ZAXIS50 are
here launched as the second strategic models to the European mar-
ket. These models are the successors of the conventional EX30-2,
EX35-2, EX40-2 and EX45-2. The lineup, comprising these models,
and preceding ZAXIS16, ZAXIS18 and ZAXIS25, covers about 90% of
all the European demands. It is expected that this new lineup encou-
rages you in sales activities

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 HITACHI
The New Mini-Excavator Series
ZAXIS30 ZAXIS35 ZAXIS40 ZAXIS50
(ZX30) (ZX35) (ZX40) (ZX50)

•Easier Oper a tion

•Simpler, Str ong er
•Envir onment
Friendliness

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•EXPLANATION OF SELLING POINTS
•Easier Operation
•Wide Working Ranges
To achieve top-class excavation efficiency, working ranges,
including maximum digging depth, are widened.

Max. dig height

Max. dump height
Max. vertical wall
Max. dig depth

Max. Reach at ground

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•Less Projection
Upperstructure projections from the undercarriage while swinging are reduced as much as possible. This
helps protect the machine cover from damage due to striking against obstructions.

Front-end swing radius Rear-end swing radius

Front-end Rear-end
projection Width over tracks projection

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•Lifting Capacity •Speedy Combined Operation
The new mini-excavator series allows productive lif- The advanced three-pump hydraulic system, inclu-
ting, using a hook attached to the bucket or linkage. ding the arm regenerative circuit (ZX30 and ZX35),
allows easy, speedy combined operation of the front
attachment and travel, as well as productive grading
and digging with the bucket pushed to wall. The two
variable displacement pumps deliver the optimum oil
flow to travel, boom, arm, bucket and extra circuits;
and one gear pump delivers the oil flow to swing,
blade and boom swing circuits.
No change in swing speed while traveling smoo-
thens combined operation, maintaining conventional
good straight-line mobility.
The boom cushion mechanism is provided at the
boom cylinder (raise side) and at the arm cylinder
(raise/lower sides) for smoother operation and hig-
her productivity.

• Lifting capacities are indexes when the ZAXIS30,

ZAXIS35, ZAXIS40 and ZAXIS50 are 100 (based on
Hitachi's measurements).
• The listed data is at effective pressure, with maximum
digging reach.

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•Pilot Control of Travel •Superior Mobility
The blade, boom-swing, extra, travel levers and Two-speed motor permits two-speed travel: swift
pedals are pilot controlled like conventional front and job-to-job travel, and powerful travel for blade opera-
swing levers. This can reduce control forces of wrist tion. With the foot switches next to the operator
levers by 25% for smoother control and inching. seat, two travel speeds can be selected to suit job
The armrests are provided standard at left and right needs.
consoles for comfortable operation.

Reinforced rub-
ber Shoes.

•Extra Piping Provided

Standard
Extra piping is provided standard for use with extra
attachment, such as a breaker or crusher.

Durability of the cutting edge is further increased.

The semi-long blade is always in operator's field of
view for easier operation.

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•Roomy Cab The four-pillar canopy, having the same dimensions
as those of the cab, is available together with the
The new-type roomy cab features impressive styling
rear windshield for comfortable operation even in
and improved visibility.
light rain.
What's more, use of the new-type wrist control
levers and comfortable operator seat with good hol-
ding ability can reduce operator's fatigue in long,
continuous operation.

Magazine compartment is arranged under the ope-

rator seat for convenience of holding manuals, etc.

The large overhead window and right-lower window

give improved visibility for safer, easier operation.

•Easy to Monitor and Control

Consoles
The LCD monitor panel is provided at left console,
The wide door swings open and engine key switch and heater switch are con-
and left console moves up for centrated at right console for easy operation.
easy access to the operator
seat.

left console

The heater and defroster are provided standard for

operator comfort.
(For the four-pillar canopy,
only the heater is provided
standard.)

right console

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• Simpler, Stronger •Protected Hydraulic Hoses
The bucket cylinders are housed inside the arm for
•Reduced Jerk of Front protection against damage and fraying.
Attachment Hose couplings are also covered at the swing-post
Quenched bushing is used at the vertical pin for the to prevent rapture, and protect the operator from
swing post to reduce wear for increased durability. pressurized, heated oil in the case of hose rupture.
In addition, field-proven HN bushing, a Hitachi's ori-
ginal, is utilized at each pin joint to reduce wear.

•Protected Fuel Line

The water separator pre-
vents problem caused by
water mixed into the fuel
line.

•Increased Durability of
Cooling System
The aluminum radiator and oil cooler utilized to
increase corrosion resistance.
HN Bushing Vs. Conventional Bushing
(Hitachi’s comparison)

Conventional Bushing
Wear of Bushing

(lubricating every 50 hours)

HN Bushing
(lubricating every 500 hours)

Operating time (hour)

Operating principal of HN Bushing

Seeps from bushing
Circulation oil Oil serves as lubricant
Pores
HN bushing

Pin
Bushing
(Sintered parti-
Oil flow through pores cles)

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•Full-Open Cover
The oversized engine cover opens wide for easy
inspection and maintenance.

•Functional Device
Arrangement
All devices, such as control valves, are laid functio-
nally out for easy maintenance.

Fuel-Filter Fuel-Tank
Layout of ZX30 & ZX35 Water-Separator Oil-Tank Oil-Cooler

Radiator

Battery

Reserve-Tank

Engine

Air-Cleaner

Muffler

Pump
Pilot-Filter
Control-Valve Swing-Motor

Layout of ZX30 & ZX35 Fuel-Filter Fuel-Tank

Water-Separator Oil-Tank
Oil-Cooler

Radiator

Battery
Reserve-Tank

Engine

Muffler

Air-Cleaner
Control-Valve Pump
Swing-Motor Pilot-Filter

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• Operator/Environment Friendly Design
•Emissions Control •Locked Controls
The emissions control engine is mounted for envi- The front attachment, swing, blade, boom swing,
ronment-friendly operation. extra levers and travel levers are interlocked with
the lock lever.
These controls are also interlocked with the
swing/parking brakes: There is no need for the repo-
sitioning of the swing/parking brake for transport.

NOTE: The listed data is the measurements.

•Low Noise Design

Provision is made to reduce noise from the engine
mount, cover, muffler and others. Thus, noise level
is lowered in the surroundings and at operator ears.
•Cab and Four-Pillar Canopy
The TOPS and FOPS cabs and 4-pillar canopy are
available to ensure operator safety.
TOPS and FOPS are the world's standard safety
cab structures. The cab and four-pillar canopy are
provided with a seat belt. The cab has an emergen-
cy evacuation hammer.

•Recycling (Par ISO 14001)

Enhanced Environmental Preservation:
• Lead-free electric wires
• Aluminum radiator and oil cooler
• Resign parts identified for the sake of recycling
• Non-asbestos parts

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• STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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•Backhoe Buckets

•Weights and Ground pressure

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•INTERCHANGEABILITY

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•DIMENSIONS OF ARM TOP

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•LIFTING CAPACITIES

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•COMPARISON TO COMPETITIVE MODELS (ZAXIS30)

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•COMPARISON TO COMPETITIVE MODELS (ZAXIS35)

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•COMPARISON TO COMPETITIVE MODELS (ZAXIS40)

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