Earthmoving Machines
Hitachi ZA70 Excavator (2025)
Explore the Hitachi ZA70 compact excavator, a new model for the South African market. Get detailed specs, estimated pricing, and insights for contractors on this versatile 7-ton machine.
Model + price
- Model
- Hitachi ZA70
- Price range
- R 1 048 000 - R 1 572 000
Market price score
5/10
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Signals
- Demand
- HIGH
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 6900
Key specs
- Operating Weight
- 6,900 kg
- Engine Power
- Approx. 40-45 kW (54-60 hp)(est.)
- Bucket Capacity (Standard)
- 0.25 - 0.35 m³(est.)
- Max Digging Depth
- Approx. 4.0 - 4.5 m(est.)
- Max Reach at Ground Level
- Approx. 6.0 - 6.5 m(est.)
- Tail Swing Radius
- Compact/Reduced Tail Swing(est.)
- Travel Speed (High)
- Approx. 4.5 - 5.5 km/h(est.)
- Hydraulic Flow
- Approx. 100-120 L/min(est.)
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- Approx. 100-120 Litres(est.)
- Overall Width
- Approx. 2.1 - 2.3 m(est.)
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