SPECS / COMPARISON
Hitachi ZW180 vs Kawasaki 70ZV
A detailed comparison of the Hitachi ZW180 and the Kawasaki 70ZV. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Hitachi ZW180127.5 kW (171 hp)
Kawasaki 70ZV125.3 kW (168 hp)
Weight
Hitachi ZW18014279.1 kg (31480 lbs)
Kawasaki 70ZV14329.0 kg (31590 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi ZW18014279.1 kg (31480 lbs)
Kawasaki 70ZV14329.0 kg (31590 lbs)
| Specification | Hitachi ZW180 Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 70ZV Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 127.5 kW (171 hp) | 125.3 kW (168 hp) |
| Weight | 14279.1 kg (31480 lbs) | 14329.0 kg (31590 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 11480.4 kg (25310 lbs) | 12079.2 kg (26630 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 38.1 km/h (23.7 mph) | 38.0 km/h (23.6 mph) |
| Engine Model | QSB6.7 | QSB5.9 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharger & charge air cooled | Turbocharged & intercooler |
| Displacement | 6690.9 cc (408.3 cu in.) | 5883.0 cc (359 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 65 amps | 70 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Gross Power | 127.5 kW (171 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 230.2 l (60.8 gal) | 285.0 l (75.3 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 26.1 l (6.9 gal) | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 100.3 l (26.5 gal) | 170.3 l (45 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 30.3 l (8 gal) | 30.3 l (8 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | 52.2 l (13.8 gal) |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.1 km/h (23.7 mph) | 38.0 km/h (23.6 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 38.1 km/h (23.7 mph) | 37.8 km/h (23.5 mph) |
| Pump type | variable displacement axial plunger | Gear |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.7 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.9 sec | 3.1 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.2 sec | 1.2 sec |
| Operating Weight | 14279.1 kg (31480 lbs) | 14329.0 kg (31590 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 11480.4 kg (25310 lbs) | 12079.2 kg (26630 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 2.8 m³ (3.7 cu yds) | 2.7 m³ (3.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 2.4 m³ (3.1 cu yds) | 2.3 m³ (3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Breakout Force | 12133.6 kg (26750 lbs) | 12600.8 kg (27780 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Wheelbase | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Overall Length | 762.0 cm (300 in) | 762.0 cm (300 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Tire Size | L3 (20.5-25-12PR) | L-2 (20.5x25-12PR) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Rated Speed | — | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Net Power | — | 125.3 kW (168 hp) |
| Peak Torque | — | 711.8 N-m (525 lbs ft) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 24 ° |
| Pump Flow | — | 67.0 LPM (17.7 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
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