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Caterpillar 212 vs Hitachi ZAXIS120H

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 212 and the Hitachi ZAXIS120H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 21270 kW (94 HP)
Hitachi ZAXIS120H66 kW (88 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 21212832 kg (28290 lbs)
Hitachi ZAXIS120H12800 kg (28219 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 21212832 kg (28290 lbs)
Hitachi ZAXIS120H12800 kg (28219 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 212Caterpillar 212Wheeled ExcavatorsHitachi ZAXIS120HHitachi ZAXIS120HWheeled Excavators
Excavator TypeWheeled ExcavatorWheeled Excavator
Weight12832 kg (28290 lbs)12800 kg (28219 lbs)
Horsepower70 kW (94 HP)66 kW (88 HP)
Digging Depth479 cm (188 in.)515 cm (203 in.)
Max Digging Depth479 cm (188 in.)515 cm (203 in.)
Max Loading Height493.8 cm (194.4 in.)597.4 cm (235.2 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground771.1 cm (303.6 in.)777.2 cm (306.0 in.)
Overall Length798.6 cm (314.4 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity0.6 m2 (0.8 cu yds)0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds)
Max Bucket Capacity1.0 m2 (1.3 cu yds)0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds)0.2 m2 (0.3 cu yds)
Ground Clearance36.6 cm (14.4 in.)45.7 cm (18.0 in.)
Tail Swing Radius210.3 cm (82.8 in.)213.4 cm (84.0 in.)
Overall Width249.9 cm (98.4 in.)249.9 cm (98.4 in.)
Overall Width (Outriggers Down)365.8 cm (144.0 in.)—
Engine MakeCaterpillarIsuzu
Engine ModelT4.236CC-4BG1TC
Net Power70 kW (94 HP)66 kW (88 HP)
Gross Power74.0 kW (99.3 HP)69.6 kW (93.3 HP)
Rated Power2150 RPM2150 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity216 LPM (57.1 GPM)208 LPM (55.5 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity330.1 l (87.2 gal)130.2 l (34.4 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure300 Bar (4352 psi)343 Bar (4980 psi)
Operating Weight12832 kg (28290 lbs)12800 kg (28219 lbs)
Max Travel Speed20.0 km (12.4 mph)5.6 km (3.5 mph)
Cab Height317.0 cm (124.8 in.)274.3 cm (108.0 in.)
Wheelbase253.0 cm (99.6 in.)—
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Cooling Capacity30.3 l (8.0 gal)19.3 l (5.1 gal)
Fuel Capacity245.3 l (64.8 gal)250.2 l (66.1 gal)
Front Diff Capacity9.8 l (2.6 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity9.5 l (2.5 gal)15.9 l (4.2 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24 V
Transmission TypeHydrostatic—
Displacement3860.8 cc (236 cu. in.)4329.5 cc (264 cu. in.)
No of Cylinders4—
Max Cutting Height707.1 cm (278.4 in.)838.2 cm (330.0 in.)
Tire Size10.00-20—
Max Steering Angle35 °—
Oscillating Axle Angle19 °—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—466.3 cm (183.6 in.)
Track Length—3474.7 cm (1368.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground—289.6 cm (114.0 in.)
Swing Speed—13.7 RPM
Max Torque—340.0 Nm (250.8 ft-lbs)
Swing Drive Capacity—3.4 l (0.9 gal)
Ground Pressure—37.2 kPa (5.4 psi)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—1
Number of Track Rollers per Side—7
Number of Shoes per Side—44
Shoe Size—50.0 cm (19.7 in.)
Track Gauge—201.2 cm (79.2 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance—91.4 cm (36.0 in.)
Torque Power—600 RPM

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