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Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3 specifications

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Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3: excavators.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
ZX27U-2	Net Power 26.8 hp Operating Weight 6,504 lb
ZX27U-3	Net Power 26.4 hp Operating Weight 6,730 lb
ZX30U-2	Net Power 29.9 hp Operating Weight 6,768 lb
ZX35U-2	Net Power 29.9 hp Operating Weight 7,672 lb
ZX35U-3	Net Power 28.6 hp Operating Weight 8,135 lb

ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Hitachi	ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3	5	ZX27U-2, ZX27U-3, ZX30U-2, ZX35U-2, and ZX35U-3

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Shipping Length Of Unit	13.78 ft	14.05 ft	14.6 ft	15.26 ft	15.26 ft
Max Cutting Height	14.08 ft	14.05 ft	15.36 ft	16.08 ft	15.46 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.21 ft	8.21 ft	8.08 ft	8.08 ft	8.21 ft
Max Loading Height	99.76 ft	9.95 ft	10.7 ft	11.46 ft	10.9 ft
Max Digging Depth	8.6 ft	8.5 ft	9.29 ft	10.04 ft	10.01 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom length 2100mm Stick length 1170mm	Boom 6\'10\" (2.1 m) / Stick 3\'10\" (1.17 m)	Boom length 2280mm Stick length 1170mm	Boom length 2470mm Stick length 1320mm	Boom 8\'1\" (2.46 m) / Stick 4\'4\" (1.31 m)

Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	7.29 ft	7.68 ft	8.76 ft

Specification	ZX27U-3	ZX35U-3
Max Reach Along Ground	15.1 ft	17.07 ft

Specification	ZX35U-3
Max Digging Height	15.98 ft
Max.Dumping Height	11.39 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.09 ft	5.09 ft	5.09 ft	5.71 ft	5.71 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	4.89 ft	4.89 ft	5.42 ft	5.42 ft	5.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft	1.05 ft	0.96 ft	0.96 ft	0.92 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.21 ft	8.21 ft	8.08 ft	8.08 ft	8.21 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft	2.55 ft	2.55 ft	2.86 ft	2.86 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.84 ft	1.81 ft	1.84 ft	1.84 ft	1.81 ft

Specification	ZX35U-3
Track Gauge	4.73 ft
Transport Length Mono Boom	15.26 ft
Transport Height- Minimum	8.2 ft
Track Shoe Width	0.99 ft
Overall Undercarriage Width	5.71 ft
Width Over Tracks	5.71 ft
Undercarriage Overall Length	6.93 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Shoe Size	11.82 in	11.82 in	11.82 in	11.82 in	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.07 psi	4.35 psi	4.07 psi	4.5 psi	4.8 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph	2.8 mph	2.8 mph	2.8 mph	2.8 mph

Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2
Track Gauge	4.11 ft	4.11 ft	4.73 ft
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	4	4	4

Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1	1	1	1

Specification	ZX35U-3
Number Of Track Rollers(Each Side)	4

Engine
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Number Of Cylinders	3	3	3	3

Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Engine Model	3TNV88	3TNV88	3TNV88	3TNV88	HITACHI ZX 35 U-3
Net Power	26.8 hp	26.4 hp	29.9 hp	29.9 hp	28.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,400 rpm
Displacement	100.3 cu in	100 cu in	100.3 cu in	100.3 cu in	98.1 cu in

Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2
Max Torque	77.5 lb-ft	77.5 lb-ft	77.5 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,320 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm

Specification	ZX35U-3
Emission Tier Level	Interim Tier 4

Operational
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Operating Weight	6,504 lb	6,730 lb	6,768 lb	7,672 lb	8,135 lb
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal	10.6 gal	10.6 gal	10.6 gal	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal	1.4 gal	1.6 gal	1.6 gal	1.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.4 gal	8.5 gal	15.4 gal	15.4 gal	8.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal	2 gal	2 gal	2 gal	2 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	18.6 gpm	16.4 gpm	21.2 gpm	21.2 gpm	21.2 gpm

Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3,554 psi	3,554 psi	3,554 psi

Specification	ZX27U-3	ZX35U-3
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps	55 amps

Swing Mechanism
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm	9.1 rpm	9.3 rpm	9.3 rpm	9 rpm

Buckets
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3	0.2 yd3	0.2 yd3

Capacities
Specification	ZX35U-3
Fuel Tank	10.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank	8.5 gal

Performance
Specification	ZX35U-3
Ground Bearing Pressure	4.6 psi
Dipper Tearout	4,294 lb

Weights
Specification	ZX35U-3
Operating Weight	7,760 lb

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3	50

Ratios
Figure	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.1	3.9	4.4	3.9	3.5
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.40 gal	0.40 gal	0.35 gal	0.35 gal	0.37 gal

Figure	ZX27U-2	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure	38.6 hp	44.0 hp	44.0 hp

Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3: excavator

ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3: forum references — Forum-title search
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Heavy Equipment Forums	excavator	Hitachi and the ZX27U line that the ZX27U-2, ZX27U-3, ZX30U-2, ZX35U-2 belongs to (no title names the exact model)	6

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Used market for the ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Hitachi excavator	4

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
ZX27U-3	1	Not stated	$22,500	$22,500	$22,500	None shown
ZX30U-2	1	2010	$18,000	$18,000	$18,000	None shown
ZX35U-2	1	2006	None shown	None shown	None shown	None shown
ZX35U-3	1	2011	None shown	None shown	None shown	None shown

ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Hitachi together with the excavator ZX27U-2, ZX27U-3, ZX30U-2, ZX35U-2	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Hitachi ZX27U-2 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Hitachi ZX27U-3 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Hitachi ZX30U-2 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Hitachi ZX35U-2 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Hitachi ZX35U-3 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3 — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Hitachi ZX27U-3 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Hitachi — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3: Configuration records

ZX27U-2

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit	13.78 ft
Max Cutting Height	14.08 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.21 ft
Max Loading Height	99.76 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	7.29 ft
Max Digging Depth	8.6 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom length 2100mm Stick length 1170mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.09 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	4.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.21 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.84 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.07 psi
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	4
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	3TNV88
Net Power	26.8 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	100.3 cu in
Max Torque	77.5 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,320 rpm
Operational
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.4 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3,554 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	18.6 gpm
Operating Voltage	12 V
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Additional specifications
Track Gauge	4.11 ft
Operating Weight	6,504 lb

Source

ZX27U-3

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit	14.05 ft
Max Cutting Height	14.05 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.21 ft
Max Loading Height	9.95 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	15.1 ft
Max Digging Depth	8.5 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom 6'10" (2.1 m) / Stick 3'10" (1.17 m)
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.09 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	4.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.21 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.81 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.35 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph
Engine
Engine Model	3TNV88
Net Power	26.4 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	100 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	16.4 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	6,730 lb

Source

ZX30U-2

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit	14.6 ft
Max Cutting Height	15.36 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.08 ft
Max Loading Height	10.7 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	7.68 ft
Max Digging Depth	9.29 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom length 2280mm Stick length 1170mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.09 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	5.42 ft
Ground Clearance	0.96 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.08 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.84 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.07 psi
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	4
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	3TNV88
Net Power	29.9 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Displacement	100.3 cu in
Max Torque	77.5 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Operational
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.4 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3,554 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	21.2 gpm
Operating Voltage	12 V
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.3 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Additional specifications
Track Gauge	4.11 ft
Operating Weight	6,768 lb

Source

ZX35U-2

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit	15.26 ft
Max Cutting Height	16.08 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.08 ft
Max Loading Height	11.46 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	8.76 ft
Max Digging Depth	10.04 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom length 2470mm Stick length 1320mm
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.71 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	5.42 ft
Ground Clearance	0.96 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.08 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.86 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.84 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.5 psi
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	4
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	3TNV88
Net Power	29.9 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Displacement	100.3 cu in
Max Torque	77.5 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Operational
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.4 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3,554 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	21.2 gpm
Operating Voltage	12 V
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.3 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Additional specifications
Track Gauge	4.73 ft
Operating Weight	7,672 lb

Source

ZX35U-3

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit	15.26 ft
Max Cutting Height	15.46 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.21 ft
Max Loading Height	10.9 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	17.07 ft
Max Digging Depth	10.01 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Boom 8'1" (2.46 m) / Stick 4'4" (1.31 m)
Max.Dumping Height	11.39 ft
Max Digging Height	15.98 ft
Dimensions and weight
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.71 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	5.42 ft
Ground Clearance	0.92 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.21 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.86 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.81 ft
Track Shoe Width	0.99 ft
Undercarriage Overall Length	6.93 ft
Transport Length Mono Boom	15.26 ft
Transport Height- Minimum	8.2 ft
Overall Undercarriage Width	5.71 ft
Width Over Tracks	5.71 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.8 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	1
Number Of Track Rollers(Each Side)	4
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	HITACHI ZX 35 U-3
Net Power	28.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,400 rpm
Displacement	98.1 cu in
Emission Tier Level	Interim Tier 4
Operational
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	21.2 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Capacities
Fuel Tank	10.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank	8.5 gal
Performance
Ground Bearing Pressure	4.6 psi
Dipper Tearout	4,294 lb
Additional specifications
Track Gauge	4.73 ft
Operating Weight	8,135 lb

Source

Compare Hitachi ZX27U-2, ZX27U-3, ZX30U-2, ZX35U-2, ZX35U-3

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Shipping Length Of Unit	13.78 ft	14.05 ft	14.6 ft	15.26 ft	15.26 ft
Max Cutting Height	14.08 ft	14.05 ft	15.36 ft	16.08 ft	15.46 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.21 ft	8.21 ft	8.08 ft	8.08 ft	8.21 ft
Max Loading Height	99.76 ft	9.95 ft	10.7 ft	11.46 ft	10.9 ft
Max Digging Depth	8.6 ft	8.5 ft	9.29 ft	10.04 ft	10.01 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.09 ft	5.09 ft	5.09 ft	5.71 ft	5.71 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	4.89 ft	4.89 ft	5.42 ft	5.42 ft	5.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft	1.05 ft	0.96 ft	0.96 ft	0.92 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.21 ft	8.21 ft	8.08 ft	8.08 ft	8.21 ft
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft	2.55 ft	2.55 ft	2.86 ft	2.86 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.84 ft	1.81 ft	1.84 ft	1.84 ft	1.81 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Shoe Size	11.82 in	11.82 in	11.82 in	11.82 in	11.82 in
Ground Pressure	4.07 psi	4.35 psi	4.07 psi	4.5 psi	4.8 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.8 mph	2.8 mph	2.8 mph	2.8 mph	2.8 mph

Engine
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Engine Model	3TNV88	3TNV88	3TNV88	3TNV88	HITACHI ZX 35 U-3
Net Power	26.8 hp	26.4 hp	29.9 hp	29.9 hp	28.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,400 rpm
Displacement	100.3 cu in	100 cu in	100.3 cu in	100.3 cu in	98.1 cu in

Operational
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Operating Weight	6,504 lb	6,730 lb	6,768 lb	7,672 lb	8,135 lb
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal	10.6 gal	10.6 gal	10.6 gal	10.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal	1.4 gal	1.6 gal	1.6 gal	1.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.4 gal	8.5 gal	15.4 gal	15.4 gal	8.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal	2 gal	2 gal	2 gal	2 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	18.6 gpm	16.4 gpm	21.2 gpm	21.2 gpm	21.2 gpm

Swing Mechanism
Specification	ZX27U-2	ZX27U-3	ZX30U-2	ZX35U-2	ZX35U-3
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm	9.1 rpm	9.3 rpm	9.3 rpm	9 rpm

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Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3 specifications

Hitachi ZX27U-2 to ZX35U-3: excavator

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