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Hitachi ZX40U-2

Series: Hitachi Mini Excavator

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The Hitachi Mini Excavator series from Hitachi includes the ZX40U-2. The engine delivers 29.8 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,189.3 cm³. Torque is 138 Nm. Rated speed is 2,500 rpm. The unladen weight is 4,390 kg. Ground clearance is 335.3 mm. The tank holds 70 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The pump delivers 125.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 90.1 litres. Working pressure is 245 bar. The cooling system holds 6.8 litres. The oil fill is 8.7 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 4TNV88. The Hitachi Mini Excavator series covers 17 models. Rated output within it ranges from 9.5 to 40.6 kW; the ZX40U-2 sits in the upper part of that range with 29.8 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the EX40-2 below it with 26.5 kW and the ZX60USB-3 above it with 40.6 kW. 347 Hitachi models across 20 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model4TNV88correct
Power29.8 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,500 rpmcorrect
Torque138correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement2,189.3 cm³correct
Coolant capacity6.8 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity8.7 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance335.3correct
Unladen weight4,390 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow125.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity90.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure245 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity70 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,511.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.8 kW/t (30 kW / 4.4 t)

Stronger than 85% of the mini excavators in the register — out of 400 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Hitachi ZX40U-2 have?

The Hitachi ZX40U-2 delivers 29.8 kW.

How much does the Hitachi ZX40U-2 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,390 kg.

What engine does the Hitachi ZX40U-2 have?

4 cylinders, 2,189 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

EX12-2

EX15-2

EX30-2

EX35-2

EX40-2

EX45-2

ZX10U-2

ZX17U-2

ZX22U-2

ZX27U-2

ZX27U-3

ZX30U-2

Sources: [1]

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