ZW series

WHEEL LOADER
Model Code : ZW550
Operating Weight : 45 130 - 45 960 kg
Bucket Capacity : ISO Heaped : 6.0 - 10.0 m3
Max. Engine Output : 360 kW (483 HP)
 High Productivity Comfortable Cab High Durability and Dependability
Computer-controlled engine High visibility Strong lift arms and bucket
Improved rimpull control and ROPS/FOPS standards Sealed bucket hinge pins

Introducing the New Productive

acceleration Full-auto air conditioner/heater Buffer rings for hydraulic cylinders
Power mode and fuel-efficient mode Single shift lever Extended greasing intervals of universal
Advanced hydraulic cooling fan Fully adjustable suspension seat joints

Wheel Loaders:
Load-sensing hydraulic steering system
Machine operation diagnostic module Full box-section track frame
Idle management system
(MODM) Wet disc parking brakes
Outboard wet disc brakes
Assortment of accessories Ride control system (Optional)
Limited slip differential (LSD) (Optional)
Lock-up torque converter (Optional) Directional switch (Optional) Page 8
Active traction control Down-shift switch
Efficient loading system (ELS) Adjustable steering column Easy Maintenance
Page 4-5 Adjustable clutch cut-off timing Easy access to engine and filters
Lift arm auto-leveler Multi-coat painting process

Series
Shift hold switch (Optional) Halogen head lights
Page 6-7 LED Brake and tail lights (Optional)
DT connectors
Page 9

Specifications

Top-Class Production with High Dependability Page 10-12

The new engine complying

with the Emission Regulations
EU Stage III A

The advanced low-noise

design complying with the
coming EU noise regulation
2000/14/EU Stage II

Note : Pictures may or may not include standard and

optional equipment specified individually by
country.

 
Extra Power and Performance
for Top-Class Productivity
Computer-Controlled Engine Advanced Hydraulic Cooling Fan

The Engine Control Module (ECM)

provides essential operating data Hydraulic cooling fan speed varies with
for efficient fault diagnosis and changes in operating temperatures to
troubleshooting. The Cummins diagnosis reduce noise and fuel consumption. The
tools also provide key engine data for automatic reversible fan comes standard
quick, accurate analysis. The Cummins with a manual override that swings open
In-Line Combustion Solution, provided for easy cleaning of radiators.
to meet the EPA Tier III Emission
Regulation, makes engine design simple,
and permits economical maintenance.

Improved Rimpull Control and Load-Sensing Hydraulic Steering System

Acceleration The load-sensing hydraulic steering
The powertrain is designed for system boosts steering force, when
more efficient operation in various needed, in the main hydraulic circuit.
applications. Improved torque control This makes possible the full use of pump
and matching between engine and torque for higher job efficiency.
torque converter deliver higher
performance.

Outboard Wet Disc Brakes Limited Slip Differential [LSD] (Optional) Lock-Up Torque Converter (Optional) Efficient Loading System [ELS]
Power Mode and Fuel-Efficient Mode Idle Management System The lock-up clutch in the torque
The idle management system keeps
converter allows direct drive in the top
engine speed low during long-time
speed range. This remarkably increases
idling for fuel saving. This system
fuel efficiency in long haul, load-and-
Engine Torque

also increases engine speed for quick FAST

carry operation, and hill climbing.
warming-up of the ZW550 in cold
weather. SLOW
Power Mode
FE Mode

Engine Speed

The outboard-mounted, sealed wet The Limited Slip Differential (LSD) Active Traction Control The Efficient Loading System (ELS) can
There are two engine modes –- Power Wheel slippage can be significantly
disc brakes produce plenty of braking effectively yields big traction force to increase traction force during digging
mode and Fuel-Efficient mode. Select reduced by superior traction control
force, and keep out dirt. Dual lines are suit job needs. while reducing fuel consumption. This
the Power mode to boost power for that adjusts engine speed automatically
independently provided for front and achieves more production with less fuel.
higher production, and the Fuel-Efficient to suit ground conditions, avoiding
rear axles for added safety.
mode for fuel economy. spinning of the machine.

 
 Comfortable
Single Shift Lever Directional Switch (Optional) Adjustable Clutch Cut-off Timing
The single shift lever with twist grip is Clutch cut-off timing can be adjusted to
provided on the steering column for the suit job needs, like efficient operation on
convenience of handling. level ground, and surefooted operation
on gradient.

Fully Adjustable Suspension Seat

The directional switch is located next to

control levers for easy travel direction
changing. The operator does not need
to left hand off the steering wheel.

Down-Shift Switch Lift Arm Auto-Leveler

The down-shift switch, mounted on the The lift arm can be automatically
The suspension seat is fully adjustable
lift arm control lever, allows the operator raised and lowered to the preset level.
for riding comfort, reducing operator
to make easy downshifting from the 2nd High and low lift arm kickouts can be
fatigue and increasing operator’s
to 1st gear. programmed, using switches inside the
productivity.
cab.

High Visibility Outer ROPS/FOPS Standards Full-Auto Air Conditioner/Heater

Machine Operation Diagnostic Module Adjustable Steering Column Shift Hold Switch (Optional)
[MODM] The shift hold switch, located on the
control lever, allows the operator to hold
the transmission in the current range
when in the auto mode.

The steering column is tiltable and

The Machine Operation Diagnostic telescopic to suit operator’s build for
Module (MODM) delivers important comfortable positioning and operation.
Outer ROPS/FOPS structure is adopted The air conditioner/heater is controlled operating data for efficient operation,
to protect the operator from injury in the automatically and thermostatically to maintenance and troubleshooting.
The cab gives good visibility with inside case of an accident. enhance operator comfort. Air vents
and outside rear view mirrors. The front ROPS: Roll-Over Protective Structure, promote good air circulation inside, and
windshield is a flat glass mounted with ISO3471 defrosting all the year around. The cab is
rubber gaskets for easy replacement. FOPS: Falling Object Protective Structure, pressurized to keep out dirt.
The cab rests on viscous mounting to ISO3449
absorb shocks and noise for operator
comfort. Assortment of Accessories
An assortment of accessories, including
radio, glove box, cup holder and storage
compartment, are conveniently located
inside.

 
Durable and Dependable Easy Access for Quick Servicing
Strong Lift Arms and Bucket Extended Greasing Intervals of Universal Wet Disc Parking Brake Halogen Head Lights
Joints The advanced wet disc parking brake is
utilized for dependable braking.

The strong lift arms and linkage yield Universal joints are hermetically sealed
high production during digging, loading to extend greasing intervals up to 12 000 Front and rear working lights are bright
and hauling. Big bucket breakout force hours, simplifying maintenance and halogen lamps for safer night-shift
and optimum bucket rollback bring increasing durability. operation.
about high production and good load
retention.
Buckets are designed and shaped for
Full Box-Section Track Frame
efficient scooping-up and loading. Bolt-
The track frame is box-section structured to resist twisting loads.
on cutting edges are easy to replace.
LED Brake and Tail Lights (Optional)
The bucket leveler and boom kickout
come standard.

Sealed Bucket Hinge Pins Easy Access to Engine and Filters

Machine covers open wide for easy access to the engine and filters for efficient
servicing and inspection. Filters and grease fittings are grouped for the convenience of
replacement and lubrication.

The rear tail lights are long-life LED

lamps that are very bright and durable.

Multi-Coat Painting Process

Hitachi’s advanced multi-coat painting process, consisting of electro-deposition (ED)
The bucket hinge pins are hermetically Ride Control System (Optional) primer, baked melamine alkyd finish coat and fluoric super protection coat, is applied
sealed to retain grease inside for longer to sheet metal parts like covers, achieving durable and attractive finish with high
Vibration without Ride Vibration with Ride
service life. Control Control resistance to corrosion and damage.
DT Connectors

Fluoric super
protection coat

Buffer Rings for Hydraulic Cylinders Baked melamine

Hydraulic cylinders utilize buffer rings for alkyd finish coat
better sealing with less leakage.
Electro-deposition
The ride control system can reduce pitching and bouncing when traveling on rough primer
terrain and snow road. This system automatically controls the implement to reduce
Sealed Deutsch DT connectors are
shocks and vibration.
used throughout the electrical system
Sheet metal to reduce corrosion and ensure positive
connection.

 
SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE TIRES DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS

Model�������������������������� Cummins QSK19 Tire size........................ 35 / 65-33-24PR (L4)
Type���������������������������� 4-cycle water-cooled, direct injection
Aspiration�������������������� Turbocharger and intercooled BRAKES
No. of cylinders����������� 6
Service brakes............. Inboard mounted fully hydraulic 4 wheel wet

40°
Maximum power Net disc brake. Front & rear independent brake 45°
ISO 9249, net���������� 360 kW (483 HP) at 1 800 min-1 (rpm) circuit. I
G F C L
Bore and stroke���������� 159 mm X 159 mm J
K B

40°
Piston displacement���� 18.87 L
STEERING SYSTEM
Batteries���������������������� 2 X 12 V / 754 CCA, 176 Ah
Type............................. Articulated frame steering E 23°
Air cleaner������������������� Two element dry type with restriction indicator
Steering mechanism..... Completely hydraulic power steering H M D
Engine output Engine torque Steering angle.............. Each direction 40˚ ; total 80˚ A
(kW) (Nm) Cylinders...................... Two double-acting piston type H'
3 000 Equipped with rock V-edge 6.2 m3 bucket, 35/65-33-24PR (L4) tubeless tire, ROPS/FOPS canopy and cab.
No. x Bore x Stroke.... 2 x 110 mm x 720 mm
2 500 Minimum turning 
2 000 radius at the centerline
Arm type Standard arm
1 500 of outside tire............... 7 045 mm
Rock bucket General purpose Coal bucket
1 000
V-edge Straight edge Round bottom Round bottom
500
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Bucket type With weld-on With weld-on
0 With weld-on With bolt-on With bolt-on
Lift arm and bucket are controlled by independent control lever. adaptor & teeth adaptor & teeth
adaptor & teeth cutting edges cutting edges
Lift arm controls........... Four position valve ; Raise, hold, lower, float Segment Segment
Bucket controls with automatic ISO heaped m3 6.2 6.0 6.6 6.8 10.0
400 Bucket capacity
bucket return-to-dig control...... Three position valve ; Roll back, hold, dump ISO struck m3 5.5 5.3 5.7 5.9 8.9
350
Main pump / Steering pump.... Fixed displacement type gear pump A Overall length mm 11 350 11 120 11 300 11 010 11 335
300 Charging pump / Fan pump / B Overall height (Top of canopy) mm 4 170
250 Brake and assist pump............. Fixed displacement type gear pump C Width over tires mm 3 570
200 Hydraulic cylinders D Wheel base mm 4 150
150 Type.......................... Two lift arm and two bucket, double acting type E Ground clearance mm 545
100 No. x Bore x Stroke... Arm : 2 x 225 mm x 1 132 mm
F Tread mm 2 650
50 Bucket : 2 x 190 mm x 767 mm
G Bucket width mm 3 770 3 770 3 770 3 770 4 100
0 Filters........................... Full-flow 28 micron return filter in reservoir
500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 (min-1) H Turning radius (Centerline of outside tire) mm 7 045
Hydraulic cycle times
H' Loader clearance circle, bucket in carry position mm 8 425 8 425 8 480 8 400 8 635
Lift arm raise.............. 8.4 s
I Overall operating height  mm 7 045 7 045 6 910 6 910 7 185
Lift arm lower............. 5.0 s
POWER TRAIN Bucket dump............. 1.7 s J Height to bucket hinge pin, fully raised mm 5 040
Transmission................ Torque converter, planetary gear type Total.......................... 15.1 s K Dumping clearance 45 degree, full height mm 3 290 3 450 3 330 3 565 3 335
powershift with computer-controlled automatic L Reach, 45 degree dump, full height mm 1 995 1 830 1 930 1 760 2 015
shift and manual shift features included. M Digging depth (Horizontal digging angle) mm 180 180 190 150 130
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
Torque converter.......... Three element, single stage, single phase Bucket weight kg 5 240 5 030 4 410 4 440 5 070
Main clutch.................. Wet hydraulic, multi-disc type liters Straight kgf 29 540 29 920 30 300 30 120 28 990
Static tipping load *
Cooling method............ Forced circulation type Fuel tank....................................................................................  660.0 Full 40 degree turn kgf 24 750 25 070 25 390 25 240 24 300
Travel speed* (km/h) Forward / Reverse Breakout force kN 377 449 401 376 311
Engine coolant...........................................................................  155.0
1st...............................  (kgf) (38 500) (45 800) (41 000) (38 400) (31 800)
7.4 / 8.2
Engine oil...................................................................................  61.0 Operating weight * kg 45 960 45 750 45 130 45 160 45 790
2nd.............................. 13.5 / 14.8
3rd............................... 21.6 / 23.6 Torque convertor & transmission................................................  90.0 Note:1. All dimensions,weight and perfomance data based on ISO 6746-1:1987,ISO 7137:1997 and ISO 7546:1983
2.Static tipping load and operating weight marked with* include 35/65-33-24PR (L4) tires (No ballast) with lubricants, standard counterweight, full fuel tank and operator.
4th............................... 36.0 / - Front axle differential & wheel hubs.............................................  360.0
Machine stability and operating weight depend on counterweight, tire size and other attachments.
*With 35 / 65R33 (L4) tires Rear axle differential & wheel hubs............................................. 360.0
Hydraulic reservoir tank..............................................................  225.0
AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE WEIGHT CHANGE
Drive system................ Four-wheel drive system
Front & rear axle........... Full-floating Operating Tipping load kgf Overall width mm
Option item Overall height mm Overall length mm
Front............................ Fixed to the front frame weight kg Straight Full turn (outside tire)
Rear............................. Trunnion support 29.5R29 (L5) -1 120 -780 -650 -120 -40 +30
BUCKET SELECTION GUIDE
Reduction and 35/65R33 (L4) ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0
115 % 100 % 95 %
differential gear............. Single bevel gear, single stage reduction 35/65R33 (L5) +550 +380 +310 ±0 ±0 ±0
conventional type %=Bucket Fill Factor Tires 29.5-29-28PR (L4) -1 590 -1 100 -920 -120 -40 +30
Oscillation angle........... Total 26˚ (+13˚,-13˚) 29.5-29-28PR (L5) -1 120 -780 -650 -120 -20 +10
Final drives................... Heavy-duty planetary, mounted outboard General purpose 6.8
35/65-33-24PR (L4) ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0
General purpose 6.6 35/65-33-24PR (L5) +680 +490 +410 ±0 +25 -35
Rock bucket 6.2 Heavy counterweight +650 +1560 +1310 — — —
Rock bucket 6.0
Under guard +140 +200 +170 — — —
1 200

1 400

1 600

1 800

2 000

2 200

10 11
EQUIPMENT

STANDARD EQUIPMENT Standard equipment may vary by country, so please consult your Hitachi dealer for details.

ELECTRICAL OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT POWER TRAIN

-Alternator, 75 ampere and 24 volts -Adjustable operator seat with mechanical -Active traction control
-Back up alarm suspension -Air filter double elements
-Brake and tail lights -Two-lever for two-spool control valve -Cummins QSK19 diesel engine
-Electric starter -Down-shift switch -Full hydraulic enclosed wet multi-disc brakes
-Halogen headlights with high and low beams  -Transmission clutch cut-off adjust switch -Automatic reversible hydraulic operated cooling
(2 front) -Ashtray fan
-Halogen working lights (4 front and 4 rear) -Cup holder -Auto shift transmission
-Turn signals with four-way flasher -Cigarette lighter -Conventional differentials (front/rear)
-Coat hook -Extended greasing intervals of universal joints
-Machine Operation Diagnostic Module (MODM) -Tires, 35/65-33-24PR L4
GAUGES AND INDICATORS -Electric dual horns
-Rubber floor mat
-Air cleaner warning lamp
-Front and rear wiper and washers OTHERS
-Auto shift indicator lamp
-Full automatic air conditioner
-Battery charge lamp -Bucket auto leveler
-Lockable doors with sliding windows by
-Brake pressure warning lamp -Lift arm auto leveler
regulator handles (left and right)
-Engine coolant temperature gauge and warning -Drawbar, with rocking pin
-Rear view mirrors (interior and exterior)
lamp -Efficient loading system (ELS)
-Outer ROPS/FOPS for soft cab
-Engine oil pressure warning lamp -Power & Fuel efficient mode
-Soft cab (left and right doors open, walk-
-Fuel level gauge -Handrails
through design)
-High beam indicator lamp -Ladders, left and right
-Seat belt (2 inch)
-Hour meter -Loading linkage, sealed Z-bar type dual
-Storage compartment
-Neutral indicator lamp cylinders
-Sun visor
-Parking brake indicator lamp -Secondary brake
-Telescopic and tilt steering wheel
-Tachometer -Wet disc parking brake
-Tinted safety glass (laminated glass)
-Torque converter oil temperature gauge and -Mud guard for front fenders
-AM/FM Radio
warning lamp -Vandalism protection kit
-Transmission control warning lamp
-Transmission clutch cut-off lamp
-Transmission status monitor
-Working light indicator lamp BUCKET
-Rock bucket (V-edge) with weld-on teeth and
segments: 6.2 m3 (ISO heaped)

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Optional equipment may vary by country, so please consult your Hitachi dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT OTHERS BUCKET

-Two-spool main control valve with mono lever -Heavy counterweight -Rock bucket (straight edge) with weld-on teeth
-Three-spool main control valve with three levers -Heavy counterweight for logging and segments: 6.0 m3 (ISO heaped)
-Adjustable operator seat with air suspension -Full rear fender and mud guard -General purpose bucket with weld-on teeth: 
-Head rest -Front wide fender and mud guard 6.6 m3 (ISO heaped)
-Seat belt (3 inch) -High lift arm -General purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting
-Directional switch -Bucket cylinder guard edges: 6.8 m3 (ISO heaped)
-Under guard -Coal bucket with bolt-on cutting edges: 
-Low temperature (-35 dgree C) kit 10.0 m3 (ISO heaped)
-Rock bucket (V-edge) for High lift arm with
POWER TRAIN
weld-on teeth and segments: 
-Auto shift transmission with lock up torque 5.1m3 (ISO heaped)
converter
-Limited slip differential (LSD)
-Pre-air cleaner
-Brake and tail lights (LED)
-Shift hold switch These specifications are subject to change without notice.
-Emergency steering system Illustrations and photos show the standard models, and may or may not include optional equipment,
accessories, and all standard equipment with some differences in color and features.
-Ride control system, speed sensitive automatic
Before use, read and understand the Operator’s Manual for proper operation.

Note : * : ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) Conforms to ISO 3471;1994

** : FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) Conforms to ISO 3449; 1992 Level ll

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