Used Hitachi ZX60 Excavator Buyer’s Guide: Key Features and Market Advantages

The used Hitachi ZX60 is a classic “6-ton” compact excavator, renowned for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and versatility. If you’re considering purchasing a used ZX60, this guide will detail its core features, ideal applications, and key buying considerations.  

I. Key Features of the Used Hitachi ZX60 Excavator

1. Powerful and high-Efficient Engine

Equipped with an “Isuzu” turbocharged diesel engine, “2.2L displacement”, delivering “36-40” kW .  

Features “electronic fuel injection”, offering better fuel economy compared to older mechanical pump models.  

2. Agile and Efficient Operation  

Compact 6-ton design, weighing around “5.8-6.2 tons”, making it easy to transport.  

Offset boom (available in some models), ideal for tight spaces (e.g., urban construction, landscaping, indoor demolition).  

Bucket capacity: 0.23-0.28 m³, providing strong digging force for tasks like trenching and earthmoving.  

3. Durable and Reliable Hydraulic System 

Load-sensing hydraulic system ensures precise and smooth operation.  

Optimized hydraulic pump and motor reduce failure rates and maintenance costs.  

4. Comfortable Operator Environment

Spacious cab with excellent visibility, usually equipped with air conditioning (check functionality in used models).  

Pilot control joysticks reduce operator fatigue during long working hours.  

5. Easy Maintenance & Wide Parts Availability  

The ZX60 has a large market presence in China, ensuring ample aftermarket parts at lower costs than competitors   

Key components (engine, hydraulics) are shared with Hitachi ZX55/ZX70, making replacement parts easier to find.  

II. Ideal Applications  

The used ZX60 is perfect for:  

Municipal projects (pipeline installation, landscaping)  

Rural construction (farmland irrigation, small earthworks)  

Building sites (basement excavation, land leveling)  

Landscaping (tree transplanting, ditch digging)  

III. Conclusion  

The used Hitachi ZX60 is an excellent choice for small-to-medium projects due to its “low fuel consumption, reliability, and versatility”. Prioritize units with “complete maintenance records and no major repairs”. If budget allows, consider newer models like the “ZX60” or “ZX70” for enhanced performance.  

If you are interested in learning about and purchasing the Hitachi 60, please contact us,we are Hefei Qihong construction machinery trading Co.,LTD.