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Hitachi 160LC, 180LCN and ZX160LC-3: front and engine identification
Which ZX160 and ZX180 configuration is being compared?
Start with the full suffix. The short reference labels 160 LC and 180 LCN do not identify an engine generation by themselves. Hitachi’s 2007 ZAXIS-3 technical manual identifies the ZX160LC-3 with an Isuzu AH-4JJ1XYSA-01 and a 2.58 m arm.
Its standard-machine drawing uses 500 mm grouser shoes. The ZX180LCN-3 specification uses a 2.71 m arm and the same nominal shoe width, but a different undercarriage length. Those are distinct machine configurations, even though the engine output printed for both is 90.2 kW.
The manual’s working-range sheets also separate monoboom and two-piece-boom machines. With the 2.58 m arm, the ZX160LC-3 monoboom sheet gives a 5,980 mm digging depth; the two-piece-boom sheet gives 5,580 mm. A dealer’s description saying only “long arm” does not identify which drawing applies.
Match the boom arrangement as well as the arm. Transport dimensions and excavation reach must come from that same arrangement.
Source: Hitachi 2007 technical manual, specification and working-range sheets T1-1-1 through T1-1-6.ZX160LC-3 access points and digging modes
The ZX160LC-3 brochure describes HIOS III hydraulics together with E, P and H/P engine modes. The digging and attachment settings are selected for the work; a maximum main-pump figure alone does not describe every operating mode. Its hydraulic specification lists two main pumps separately from the pilot supply.
For servicing, the fuel filter, water separator and engine-oil filter can be reached through the wide access doors from ground level. The oil pan has a drain coupler. That is a useful inspection point on a used machine: check the actual coupler and accessible filters, instead of assuming an oil stain requires removal of a belly panel.
Source: Hitachi ZX160LC-3 brochure, maintenance and hydraulic sections.ZX180LCN-3 camera and attachment settings
The European ZX180LCN-3 brochure describes an attachment-support setting on the color monitor. It also distinguishes the camera’s automatic travel display from the manual monitor switch. Check both functions when the machine has the camera fitted.
A working screen alone does not demonstrate that travel activation works.
The monitor displays maintenance information and computed fuel consumption per operating hour. Neither readout is a measured fuel budget for a different job. The brochure also relocates the air-conditioning fresh-air filter to the cab-door side, away from the earlier position behind the seat.
That gives this generation a specific filter-access check during a cab inspection.
Source: Hitachi European ZX180LCN-3 brochure, monitor and maintenance sections.| Model and field | Earlier entry | Manufacturer figure and scope | Source |
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| 160 LC Max Torque | 41 lb-ft | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid | Original document |
| 160 LC Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 7 | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | Original document |
| 160 LC Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 2 | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | Original document |
| 180 LCN Max Torque | 41 lb-ft | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid | Original document |
| 180 LCN Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 7 | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | Original document |
| 180 LCN Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 2 | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | Original document |
| 160 LC Length Of Track On Ground | 28.38 ft | 3100 mm sprocket-to-idler center distance, original ZX160LC-3 drawing A; not shipping length | Original document |
| 160 LC Ground Pressure | 331 psi | 48 kPa (0.49 kgf/cm2), ZX160LC-3 monoboom/2.58m arm/500mm shoes, Italian brochure16600kg arrangement | Original document |
| 160 LC Max Travel Speed | 8.5 mph | 5.3 km/h high /3.4 km/h low, original ZX160LC-3 brochure | Original document |
| 160 LC Fuel Capacity | 42 gal | 320 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | Original document |
| 160 LC Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.4 gal | 18 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | Original document |
| 160 LC Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 28 gal | 300 L system versus125 L tank, original Italian ZX160LC-3 brochure; separate English-reference system entry on full model retained | Original document |
| 160 LC Engine Oil Capacity | 2.3 gal | 17 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | Original document |
| 160 LC Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 0.9 gal | 6.2 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | Original document |
| 180 LCN Displacement | 375 cu in | 2.999 L, original ZX180LCN-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; short reference label requires full machine identity | Original document |
| 180 LCN Drawbar Pull | 764.36 lb | 169 kN (17250 kgf), original ZX180LCN-3 maximum traction force | Original document |
| 180 LCN Ground Pressure | 5.08 psi | 49 kPa with500mm shoes/18100kg monoboom;35kPa with700mm shoes/18600kg, original Italian ZX180LCN-3 brochure | Original document |
| 160 LC Width To Outside Of Tracks | 1.65 ft | 2490 mm, originalItalianZX160LC-3 undercarriage with500mm shoes; overall2500mm | Original document |
| 180 LCN Width To Outside Of Tracks | 1.65 ft | 2490 mm, originalItalianZX180LCN-3 undercarriage with500mm shoes; overall2500mm | Original document |
| 160 LC Shoe Size | 178 in | 500 mm, originalItalianZX160LC-3 standardshoes | Original document |
| 160 LC Operating Weight | 22,556 lb | 16600 kg, originalItalianZX160LC-3 monoboom/2.58m arm/0.60m3bucket/500mm shoes | Original document |
| 160 LC Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 11.2 gpm | Two191 L/min main pumps;33.6 L/min pilot, originalItalianZX160LC-3 brochure | Original document |
| Listing-entry count |
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| 3 |
Short answer
Hitachi 160LC, 180LCN and ZX160LC-3: front and engine identification: full-size excavators.
| Configuration | Documented field and quantity |
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| 160 LC |
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| 180 LCN |
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| ZX160LC-3 |
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| Publisher name | Source guide | Listing-entry count | Labels named by the source |
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| Hitachi | 160 LC, 180 LCN, and ZX160LC-3 | 3 | 160 LC, 180 LCN, and ZX160LC-3 |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Length Of Unit | 28.38 ft | 29.53 ft | 28.38 ft |
| Shipping Height Of Unit | 10.47 ft | 10.18 ft | 10.47 ft |
| Max Cutting Height | 28.29 ft | 30.48 ft | 28.29 ft |
| Max Loading Height | 19.49 ft | 21.17 ft | 19.49 ft |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 27.37 ft | 29.24 ft | 27.37 ft |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 14.8 ft | 17.1 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Max Digging Depth | 18.44 ft | 20.08 ft | 18.44 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Arm Length 2.22m (5.10Boom ) | Arm length 2.26m ( 5.50m Boom ) |
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| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Clearance | 1.55 ft | 1.48 ft | 1.58 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 9.68 ft | 9.68 ft | 9.68 ft |
| Width To Outside Of Tracks | 2490 mm, originalItalianZX160LC-3 undercarriage with500mm shoes; overall2500mm | 2490 mm, originalItalianZX180LCN-3 undercarriage with500mm shoes; overall2500mm | 8.17 ft |
| Measurement and equipment basis (specified in each cell) | Sprocket-To-Idler Center Distance (ZX160LC-3): 3100 mm sprocket-to-idler center distance, original ZX160LC-3 drawing A; not shipping length | Length Of Track On Ground: 11.06 ft | Length Of Track On Ground: 10.18 ft |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 3.38 ft | 3.38 ft | 3.38 ft |
| Specification | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Swing Radius | 8.17 ft | 8.17 ft |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
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| Track Gauge | 6.53 ft | 6.53 ft | 6.53 ft |
| Ground Pressure | 48 kPa (0.49 kgf/cm2), ZX160LC-3 monoboom/2.58m arm/500mm shoes, Italian brochure16600kg arrangement | 49 kPa with500mm shoes/18100kg monoboom;35kPa with700mm shoes/18600kg, original Italian ZX180LCN-3 brochure | 6.97 psi |
| Number Of Shoes Per Side | 43 | 46 | 43 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | 2 |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.3 km/h high /3.4 km/h low, original ZX160LC-3 brochure | 3.3 mph | 3.3 mph |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure | 7 |
| Specification | 160 LC | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shoe Size | 500 mm, originalItalianZX160LC-3 standardshoes | 19.69 in |
| Specification | 180 LCN |
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| Maximum Traction Force (ZX180LCN-3) | 169 kN (17250 kgf), original ZX180LCN-3 maximum traction force |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | AI -4JJ1X | A1-4JJ1X | AI-4JJ1X |
| Net Power | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Max Torque | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid | 296.5 lb-ft |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged,intercooled | Turbocharged , intercooler | Turbocharged,air to air change air cooler |
| Displacement | 183.1 cu in | 2.999 L, original ZX180LCN-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; short reference label requires full machine identity | 183.1 cu in |
| Specification | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Power Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,800 rpm |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
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| Operating Weight | 16600 kg, originalItalianZX160LC-3 monoboom/2.58m arm/0.60m3bucket/500mm shoes | 41,942 lb | 36,376 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 320 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | 84.6 gal | 85 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 18 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | 4.8 gal | 4.8 gal |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 300 L system versus125 L tank, original Italian ZX160LC-3 brochure; separate English-reference system entry on full model retained | 58.2 gal | 55.5 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | 4.5 gal | 4.5 gal |
| Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 6.2 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table | 1.7 gal | 1.7 gal |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70 amps | 70 amps | 50 amps |
| Measurement and equipment basis (specified in each cell) | Main And Pilot Pump Supply (ZX160LC-3): Two191 L/min main pumps;33.6 L/min pilot, originalItalianZX160LC-3 brochure | Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity: 50.5 gpm | Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity: 101 gpm |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Specification | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure | 4,975 psi |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Speed | 13.3 rpm | 14.1 rpm | 13.3 rpm |
| Specification | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.8 yd3 |
| Minimum Bucket Capacity | 0.7 yd3 |
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 1.1 yd3 |
| Source guide | Differing-field count reported |
|---|---|
| 160 LC, 180 LCN, and ZX160LC-3 | 40 |
| Figure | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight | 5.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Fuel tank per engine horsepower | 0.35 gal | 0.70 gal | 0.70 gal |
| Figure | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure | 293.2 hp |
160 LC, 180 LCN, and ZX160LC-3: owner reports
Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Hitachi ZX160 excavators (ZX160LC-5N and earlier); heavyequipmentforums.com.| Forum index | Equipment class queried | Names in the search | Matching titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Forums | full-size excavator | Hitachi and the 180 line that the 160 LC, 180 LCN, ZX160LC-3 belongs to (no title names the exact model) | 17 |
| Title topic | Titles |
|---|---|
| transmission and drive | 2 |
| hydraulics | 2 |
| Topic in the title | Threads | Share of matching threads |
|---|---|---|
| transmission and drive | 2 | 12% |
| hydraulics | 2 | 12% |
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| Date | Listing index | Equipment class | Names queried | Result |
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| 2026-09-24 | MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com) | full-size excavator | 160 LC, 180 LCN, ZX160LC-3 | No matching offers in this snapshot |
| Date | Database | Names queried | Result |
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| 2026-09-24 | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | Hitachi; 160 LC, 180 LCN, ZX160LC-3 | No matching recall in the stated search |
| Evidence class | Document, classification and recorded date |
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| Guide | As-listed machine class |
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| Hitachi 160LC, 180LCN and ZX160LC-3: front and engine identification | full-size excavator |
Hitachi 160LC, 180LCN and ZX160LC-3: front and engine identification: Configuration records
160 LC
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | |
| Shipping Length Of Unit | 28.38 ft |
| Shipping Height Of Unit | 10.47 ft |
| Max Cutting Height | 28.29 ft |
| Max Loading Height | 19.49 ft |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 27.37 ft |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 14.8 ft |
| Max Digging Depth | 18.44 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Arm Length 2.22m (5.10Boom ) |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 1.55 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 9.68 ft |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 3.38 ft |
| Width To Outside Of Tracks | 2490 mm undercarriage width with500 mm shoes in matched ZX-3 narrow-chassis drawing; overall width2500 mm [source] |
| Undercarriage | |
| Track Gauge | 6.53 ft |
| Ground Pressure | 48 kPa (0.49 kgf/cm2), ZX160LC-3 monoboom/2.58m arm/500mm shoes, Italian brochure16600kg arrangement [source] |
| Number Of Shoes Per Side | 43 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.3 km/h high /3.4 km/h low, original ZX160LC-3 brochure [source] |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] |
| Shoe Size | 500 mm, ZX160LC-3 standard triple-grouser arrangement, original Italian brochure [source] |
| Engine | |
| Engine Model | AI -4JJ1X |
| Net Power | 121 hp |
| Max Torque | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid [source] |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged,intercooled |
| Displacement | 183.1 cu in |
| Operational | |
| Fuel Capacity | 320 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 18 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 300 L system versus125 L tank, original Italian ZX160LC-3 brochure; separate English-reference system entry on full model retained [source] |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] |
| Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 6.2 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70 amps |
| Operating Weight | 16600 kg, Italian ZX160LC-3 with5.1m monoboom/2.58m arm/0.60m3 bucket/500mm shoes; not an unidentified bare160LC [source] |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Speed | 13.3 rpm |
| Additional specifications | |
| Sprocket-To-Idler Center Distance (ZX160LC-3) | 3100 mm sprocket-to-idler center distance, original ZX160LC-3 drawing A; not shipping length [source] [source] |
| Main And Pilot Pump Supply (ZX160LC-3) | Two main pumps191 L/min each; pilot pump33.6 L/min, original ZX160LC-3 Italian brochure [source] [source] |
| Original ZX-3 Publication And Front Scope | Original KS-IT037EU identifies AI4JJ1X and two boom arrangements: monoboom500mm shoes16600kg48kPa versus two-piece17100kg50kPa. Main2x191L/min separate pilot33.6L/min; fuel320L/system300L/tank125L. Short160LC reference name alone is not a serial identity. [source] |
180 LCN
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | |
| Shipping Length Of Unit | 29.53 ft |
| Shipping Height Of Unit | 10.18 ft |
| Max Cutting Height | 30.48 ft |
| Max Loading Height | 21.17 ft |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 29.24 ft |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17.1 ft |
| Max Digging Depth | 20.08 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Arm length 2.26m ( 5.50m Boom ) |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 1.48 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 9.68 ft |
| Length Of Track On Ground | 11.06 ft |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 3.38 ft |
| Tail Swing Radius | 8.17 ft |
| Width To Outside Of Tracks | 2490 mm undercarriage width with500 mm shoes in matched ZX-3 narrow-chassis drawing; overall width2500 mm [source] |
| Undercarriage | |
| Track Gauge | 6.53 ft |
| Ground Pressure | 49 kPa with500mm shoes/18100kg monoboom;35kPa with700mm shoes/18600kg, original Italian ZX180LCN-3 brochure [source] |
| Number Of Shoes Per Side | 46 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] |
| Max Travel Speed | 3.3 mph |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] |
| Engine | |
| Engine Model | A1-4JJ1X |
| Net Power | 121 hp |
| Max Torque | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid [source] |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged , intercooler |
| Displacement | 2.999 L, original ZX180LCN-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; short reference label requires full machine identity [source] |
| Operational | |
| Operating Weight | 41,942 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 84.6 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4.8 gal |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 58.2 gal |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 gal |
| Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 1.7 gal |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70 amps |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 50.5 gpm |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Speed | 14.1 rpm |
| Additional specifications | |
| Maximum Traction Force (ZX180LCN-3) | 169 kN (17250 kgf), original ZX180LCN-3 maximum traction force [source] [source] |
| Original ZX-3 Publication And Front Scope | Original Italian ZX180LCN-3:2.71m arm/0.7m3 bucket,500mm shoes monoboom18100kg49kPa versus two-piece18900kg51kPa. Earlier2007manual18000kg is separate publication. AI4JJ1X2.999L402Nm41kgfm;2upper/7lower rollers; system300L/tank125L. Short180LCN requires complete type plate. [source] |
ZX160LC-3
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | |
| Shipping Length Of Unit | 28.38 ft |
| Shipping Height Of Unit | 10.47 ft |
| Max Cutting Height | 28.29 ft |
| Max Loading Height | 19.49 ft |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 27.37 ft |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 14.8 ft |
| Max Digging Depth | 18.44 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 |
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| Dimensions and weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 1.58 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 9.68 ft |
| Width To Outside Of Tracks | 8.17 ft |
| Length Of Track On Ground | 10.18 ft |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 3.38 ft |
| Tail Swing Radius | 8.17 ft |
| Undercarriage | |
| Track Gauge | 6.53 ft |
| Shoe Size | 19.69 in |
| Ground Pressure | 6.97 psi |
| Number Of Shoes Per Side | 43 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2 |
| Max Travel Speed | 3.3 mph |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 7 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Model | AI-4JJ1X |
| Net Power | 121 hp |
| Max Torque | 296.5 lb-ft |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged,air to air change air cooler |
| Displacement | 183.1 cu in |
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Power Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,800 rpm |
| Operational | |
| Operating Weight | 36,376 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4.8 gal |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 55.5 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 gal |
| Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 1.7 gal |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 101 gpm |
| Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure | 4,975 psi |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Speed | 13.3 rpm |
| Buckets | |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.8 yd3 |
| Minimum Bucket Capacity | 0.7 yd3 |
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 1.1 yd3 |
| Additional specifications | |
| Original ZX-3 Publication And Front Scope | Italian KS-IT037EU engineAI4JJ1X2.999L,402Nm at1800rpm; two191L/min main pumps versus33.6Lpilot. Monoboom5.10m with2.22/2.58m arms separate fromtwo-piece boom;2.58m arm digdepth5980mmmonoboom versus5580mmtwo-piece. Italian system300L/tank125L distinct from retained English reference system capacity. [source] |
Compare Hitachi 160 LC, 180 LCN, ZX160LC-3
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Length Of Unit | 28.38 ft | 29.53 ft | 28.38 ft |
| Shipping Height Of Unit | 10.47 ft | 10.18 ft | 10.47 ft |
| Max Cutting Height | 28.29 ft | 30.48 ft | 28.29 ft |
| Max Loading Height | 19.49 ft | 21.17 ft | 19.49 ft |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 27.37 ft | 29.24 ft | 27.37 ft |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 14.8 ft | 17.1 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Max Digging Depth | 18.44 ft | 20.08 ft | 18.44 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Arm Length 2.22m (5.10Boom ) | Arm length 2.26m ( 5.50m Boom ) |
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| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Clearance | 1.55 ft | 1.48 ft | 1.58 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 9.68 ft | 9.68 ft | 9.68 ft |
| Measurement and equipment basis (specified in each cell) | 3100 mm sprocket-to-idler center distance, original ZX160LC-3 drawing A; not shipping length [source] [source] | 11.06 ft | 10.18 ft |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 3.38 ft | 3.38 ft | 3.38 ft |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Gauge | 6.53 ft | 6.53 ft | 6.53 ft |
| Ground Pressure | 48 kPa (0.49 kgf/cm2), ZX160LC-3 monoboom/2.58m arm/500mm shoes, Italian brochure16600kg arrangement [source] | 49 kPa with500mm shoes/18100kg monoboom;35kPa with700mm shoes/18600kg, original Italian ZX180LCN-3 brochure [source] | 6.97 psi |
| Number Of Shoes Per Side | 43 | 46 | 43 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] | 2, upper rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] | 2 |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.3 km/h high /3.4 km/h low, original ZX160LC-3 brochure [source] | 3.3 mph | 3.3 mph |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] | 7, lower rollers per side in original ZX-3 brochure [source] | 7 |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | AI -4JJ1X | A1-4JJ1X | AI-4JJ1X |
| Net Power | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Max Torque | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid [source] | 402 N m (41 kgf m) at1800rpm, original ZX-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; earlier lb-ft label invalid [source] | 296.5 lb-ft |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged,intercooled | Turbocharged , intercooler | Turbocharged,air to air change air cooler |
| Displacement | 183.1 cu in | 2.999 L, original ZX180LCN-3 AI4JJ1X brochure; short reference label requires full machine identity [source] | 183.1 cu in |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 320 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] | 84.6 gal | 85 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 18 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] | 4.8 gal | 4.8 gal |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 300 L system versus125 L tank, original Italian ZX160LC-3 brochure; separate English-reference system entry on full model retained [source] | 58.2 gal | 55.5 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] | 4.5 gal | 4.5 gal |
| Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 6.2 L, original Italian ZX160LC-3 service-capacity table [source] | 1.7 gal | 1.7 gal |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70 amps | 70 amps | 50 amps |
| Specification | 160 LC | 180 LCN | ZX160LC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Speed | 13.3 rpm | 14.1 rpm | 13.3 rpm |
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