Earthmoving Machines
Hitachi ZX55U Excavator (2025)
Explore the Hitachi ZX55U compact excavator, ideal for South African construction. Get detailed specs, estimated pricing (ZAR), and insights on performance, maintenance, and local applications.
Model + price
- Model
- Hitachi ZX55U
- Price range
- R 584 000 - R 876 000
Market price score
2/10
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Signals
- Demand
- HIGH
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 5200
Key specs
- Operating Weight
- 5,200 kg
- Engine Power
- 28.2 kW (38 hp)(est.)
- Bucket Capacity Range
- 0.08 - 0.22 m³(est.)
- Max Digging Depth
- 3.8 - 4.1 m(est.)
- Max Digging Reach
- 6.0 - 6.4 m(est.)
- Tail Swing Radius
- Compact/Zero Tail Swing(est.)
- Travel Speed (High/Low)
- 4.5 / 2.7 km/h(est.)
- Overall Width
- 1.9 - 2.0 m(est.)
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 60 - 70 Litres(est.)
- Hydraulic Pump Flow
- 100 - 120 L/min(est.)
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