Hitachi Zaxis 250H – 25-ton class heavy-duty excavator

The Hitachi ZAXIS 250H is a 25-ton class heavy-duty crawler excavator designed for demanding earthmoving, quarry, demolition and civil construction work. As the “H” heavy-duty specification in the ZX250 family, it features a reinforced undercarriage and work equipment to cope with hard digging conditions, while still delivering smooth, precise control and good fuel efficiency from its Isuzu turbo-diesel engine. The spacious cab, ergonomic joystick layout and low-noise design help operators stay comfortable and productive over long shifts.

• Operating weight: approx. 24,500–25,000 kg (about 54,000–55,000 lb, depending on boom/arm and undercarriage)

• Engine: Isuzu 4HK1 / AH-4HK1X, 4-cyl turbo-diesel

• Rated power: approx. 132 kW (177 hp) @ 2,000 rpm

• Bucket capacity (heaped): typically 0.8–1.2 m³ (depending on bucket type; some configurations up to ~1.4 m³)

• Operating type: Standard backhoe (crawler excavator), heavy-duty H-specification

• Max. digging depth: around 6.9 m (≈ 6,950 mm)

• Max. digging reach at ground level: around 10.2 m (≈ 10,270 mm)

• Max. dumping height: approx. 9.6 m (≈ 9,630 mm)

• Travel speed: up to 5.5 km/h

• Swing speed: approx. 13.5 rpm

• Typical bucket options: standard, rock / heavy-duty, and various quick-hitch configurations for different materials