ZAXIS-5G series

Clamshell Telescopic Arm

CLAMSHELL TELESCOPIC ARM

A P P L I C A T I O N & A T T A C H M E N T

Model Code ZX330LC-5G

Engine Rated Power 184 kW (246 HP)
Operating Weight 42 050 kg
Productive Deep-Digging
Specialty Excavator for Deep Excavation with
Excavator with Clamshell
High Uptime and Production
Telescopic Arm
The clamshell telescopic arm allows the
ZAXIS-5 excavator to dig deep underground,
down to a depth of 25 m, and to load a truck
with a short cycle time, increasing uptime and
production.

Sliding cab Put-on type counterweight (Optional)

Clamshell Telescopic Arm Counterweights Specifications

The clamshell telescopic arm gives dynamic actions for Two types of counterweights, a standard heavier type and an
productive underground excavation by a combination of optional put-on type, are available.
ropes and hydraulic cylinders. The standard heavier type counterweight is designed for
exclusive use with the clamshell telescopic arm to increase
Bucket capacity: 1.30 m3
machine stability.
Digging depth: 25.0 m
The put-on type counterweight can also reduce rear-end
swing radius of the machine by 100 mm to increase work
efficiency in narrow area.

Rear-end swing radius

Sliding Cab Standard heavier type: 3 690 mm
Optional put-on type: 3 590 mm
The cab on the clamshell telescopic arm excavator is
positioned 960 mm forward, compared to the Hitachi
standard model, to allow the operator to look down deep
excavation from the operator’s seat for confident excavation. Twin-Rope System
The cab can further slide 1 300 mm, shifting 2 260 mm
forward in total, at the operator’s command for better
The twin-rope system makes the
downward visibility.
machine safe further. Even if one of
the twin ropes breaks accidentally,
For safety, a sliding prevention switch is provided to prevent
the other can hold the telescopic
the cab from inadvertent movements. A walkway and
arm in position.
handrail are deployed for easy access to the cab.
Sliding stroke distance: 1 300 mm

 
 SPECIFICATIONS
High Levels of Performance with Advanced ZX330LC-5G

Sturdy Mechanisms
ENGINE UNDERCARRIAGE
Model ........................ Isuzu AA-6HK1X Tracks
Type . ......................... 4-cycle water-cooled, direct injection Heat-treated connecting pins with dirt seals. Hydraulic (grease) track
The Hitachi ZAXIS-5 excavator with the clamshell telescopic arm is purpose-designed Aspiration .................. Turbocharged, intercooled adjusters with shock-absorbing recoil springs.
for efficient, productive deep excavation using numerous advanced mechanisms. No. of cylinders . ........ 6
Rated power Numbers of Rollers and Shoes on Each Side
The Hitachi clamshell telescopic arm excavator is your dependable partner to provide
ISO 9249, net . ....... 184 kW (246 HP) at 2 000 min-1 (rpm) Upper rollers ..............  2
solutions to tough underground excavation projects. Lower rollers ..............  8
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Maximum torque ....... 873 Nm (89.0 kgfm) at 1 700 min-1 (rpm) Track shoes ............... 48
Piston displacement .. 7.790 L Track guards . ............  3
Bore and stroke ......... 115 mm x 125 mm
Travel Device
Large Window at Cab Floor Array of Safety Devices Batteries .................... 2 x 12 V / 128 Ah
Each track driven by 2-speed axial piston motor.
Parking brake is spring-set/hydraulic-released disc type.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Automatic transmission system: High-Low.
The cab floor has a large polycarbonate window through There are an array of safety devices, including warning lights Travel speeds .............. High : 0 to 4.9 km/h
Hydraulic Pumps
which the operator can clearly look down deep underground and safety alarm. If one of the twin ropes breaks accidently Main pumps .............. 2 variable displacement axial piston pumps Low : 0 to 3.1 km/h
excavation, allowing efficient, safe positioning and excavation or extends excessively, warning lights turn on, and a safety Maximum oil flow .. 2 x 279 L/min
using the clamshell telescopic arm. alarm sounds to alert the operator. Pilot pump ................. 1 gear pump Maximum traction force .. 298 kN (30 400 kgf)
Maximum oil flow .. 32.8 L/min
 Gradeability ................. 26% (15 degree) continuous
If the clamshell is overloaded when it reaches the ground or
Hydraulic Motors
when it digs underground, warning lights alert the operator.
Travel ......................... 2 variable displacement axial piston motors WEIGHTS AND GROUND PRESSURE
Swing ........................ 1 axial piston motor
Openable Telescopic Arm Top Cover Equipped with type S-TC300R-7 and 1.30 m3 clamshell bucket (SAE,PCSA
Relief Valve Settings heaped).

Implement circuit ....... 34.3 MPa (350 kgf/cm2) Shoe type Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure

The telescopic arm top cover is openable for easy checks Free-Fall Prevention Devices Swing circuit .............. 32.4 MPa (330 kgf/cm2) Triple
600 mm 42 050 kg 79 kPa (0.81 kgf/cm2)
and servicing, resulting in high uptime and easy repairs, Travel circuit . ............. 34.8 MPa (360 kgf/cm2) grouser
including quick rope replacement. Pilot circuit ................. 3.9 MPa (40 kgf/cm2)
Holding Valve Power boost .............. 38.0 MPa (390 kgf/cm2)
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
Even if piping or hose punctures, the clamshell is held to
Hydraulic Cylinders Fuel tank .................................................................................... 630.0 L
prevent its free fall by a combination of telescopic arm cylinder High-strength piston rods and tubes. Cylinder cushion mechanisms Engine coolant ............................................................................. 35.0 L
and a holding valve on the boom cylinder. provided in boom cylinders to absorb shock at stroke ends. Engine oil ..................................................................................... 36.0 L
Extended Rope Life Swing device ............................................................................... 15.7 L
Hydraulic Filters Travel device (each side)................................................................. 9.2 L
Free-Fall Prevention Device Hydraulic circuits use high-quality hydraulic filters. A suction filter is Hydraulic system ....................................................................... 340.0 L
incorporated in the suction line, and full-flow filters in the return line and Hydraulic oil tank ....................................................................... 180.0 L
The newly designed telescopic arm can significantly extend The clamshell is driven by two lines: pull-up ropes and press- swing/travel motor drain lines.
the service life of ropes. down ropes. Even if one of the two ropes breaks, the other
Rope replacement intervals: 1 800 hours works to prevent the clamshell from free fall, keeping the CONTROLS CLAMSHELL BUCKET
Note: Rope replacement intervals vary according to operating conditions. bucket in position for dependable deep excavation.
Pilot controls. Hitachi's original shockless valve. Bucket type S-SP130
Implement levers���������������������� 2 Bucket capacity m3 1.30 Shell push type
Travel levers����������������������������� 2 Max. digging force kN (kgf) 79.4 (8 100)
Telescopic arm control pedal����� 1 Max. height mm 2 960
Opend max. height mm 2 650
UPPERSTRUCTURE Closed width mm 2 030
Opend width mm 2 320
Revolving Frame
Bucket width mm 1 230
D-section frame skirt for resistance to deformation.
Number of teeth 9
Swing Device Weight kg 1 960
Axial piston motor with planetary reduction gear is bathed in oil. Swing
circle is single-row. Swing parking brake is spring-set/hydraulic-
released disc type.
Swing speed .............. 10.7 min-1 (rpm)
Swing torque . ............ 120 kNm (12 200 kgfm)

Operator's Cab
Independent spacious cab, 1 005 mm wide by 1 675 mm high,
conforming to ISO* Standards.
* International Organization for Standadization

 
 SPECIFICATIONS
ZX330LC-5G
WORKING RANGES DIMENSIONS
K
E
D

F M

G N C
H
H A
I B
J O
L
Unit: mm

F
A Distance between tumblers 4 050
B Undercarriage length 4 940
*C Counterweight clearance 1 160
Ground Line D Rear-end swing radius 3 690
E Overall width of upperstructure 3 290
I F Overall height of cab 3 460
*G Min. ground clearance 500
G H Track gauge 2 590
E I Track shoe width G 600
J Undercarriage width 3 190
K Overall width 3 390
L Overall length 18 250
M Overall height of boom 3 250
D
N Track height with triple grouser shoes 1 060
O Swing centre to front distance 14 570
A * Excluding track shoe lug G: Triple grouser shoe

TRANSPORTATION

Unit: mm

Counterweight

3 460
3 460
1 250 Width : 2 950 mm
Weight : 10 400 kg
860

10 000 9 790

B
Width : 3 190 mm Width : 3 190 mm
C Weight (with Sliding cab) Weight (with Sliding cab)
: 34 540 kg : 24 120 kg
Unit: mm

Telescopic arm type S-TC300R-7 Telescopic Arm Clamshell Bucket Unit: mm

Telescopic arm system Hydraulic cylinder + wire rope
A Max. vertical digging depth 25 000
B Radius at max. vertical digging depth 6 640

2 650
C Max. vertical digging radius 8 400
D Depth at max. vertical digging radius 20 510
E Max. working radius 11 170 1 180
F Max. dumping height 5 570
G Min. front swing radius 5 300
H Height at min. front swing radius 15 660 12 130 2 320
I Cab sliding distance 1 300
Width: 760 mm Weight: 5 470 kg Width: 1 230 mm Weight: 1 960 kg

 
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edge solutions and services to contribute as a reliable partner to
the business of customers worldwide.

Hitachi Environmental Vision 2025

The Hitachi Group released the Environmental Vision 2025 to curb annual Reducing Environmental Impact by New ZAXIS
carbon dioxide emissions. The Group is committed to global production Hitachi makes a green way to cut carbon emissions for global warming
while reducing environmental impact in life cycles of all products, and prevention according to LCA*. New ZAXIS utilizes lots of technological
realizing a sustainable society by tackling three goals — prevention of advances, including the new ECO mode, and Isochronous Control. Hitachi
global warming, conservation of resources, and preservation of ecosystem. has long been committed to recycling of components, such as aluminum
parts in radiators and oil cooler. Resin parts are marked for recycling.
*Life Cycle Assessment – ISO 14040

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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