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John Deere 27D vs Hitachi ZX27U-3

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 27D and the Hitachi ZX27U-3. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 27D19 kW (26 HP)
Hitachi ZX27U-319 kW (26 HP)
Weight
John Deere 27D2900 kg (6394 lbs)
Hitachi ZX27U-33053 kg (6730 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 27D2900 kg (6394 lbs)
Hitachi ZX27U-33053 kg (6730 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 27DJohn Deere 27DMini ExcavatorsHitachi ZX27U-3Hitachi ZX27U-3Mini Excavators
Excavator TypeMini ExcavatorMini Excavator
Weight2900 kg (6394 lbs)3053 kg (6730 lbs)
Horsepower19 kW (26 HP)19 kW (26 HP)
Digging Depth262 cm (103 in.)259 cm (102 in.)
Max Digging Depth262 cm (103 in.)259 cm (102 in.)
Max Loading Height320.0 cm (126.0 in.)304.8 cm (120.0 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground467.3 cm (184.0 in.)460.2 cm (181.2 in.)
Overall Length420.6 cm (165.6 in.)429.8 cm (169.2 in.)
Track Length1828.8 cm (720.0 in.)1767.8 cm (696.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground152.4 cm (60.0 in.)149.4 cm (58.8 in.)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12.0 in.)33.5 cm (13.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius79.2 cm (31.2 in.)79.2 cm (31.2 in.)
Overall Width155.4 cm (61.2 in.)155.4 cm (61.2 in.)
Engine MakeYanmarYanmar
Engine Model3 TNV883 TNV88
Net Power19 kW (26 HP)19 kW (26 HP)
Gross Power21.7 kW (29.1 HP)21.7 kW (29.1 HP)
Rated Power2200 RPM2200 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity61 LPM (16.4 GPM)61 LPM (16.4 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity34.8 l (9.2 gal)32.2 l (8.5 gal)
Operating Weight2900 kg (6394 lbs)3053 kg (6730 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.5 km (2.8 mph)4.5 km (2.8 mph)
Swing Speed9.1 RPM9.1 RPM
Cab Height246.9 cm (97.2 in.)253.0 cm (99.6 in.)
AspirationNaturally—
Fuel Capacity39.7 l (10.5 gal)40.1 l (10.6 gal)
Ground Pressure26.9 kPa (3.9 psi)30.3 kPa (4.4 psi)
Displacement1638.7 cc (100 cu. in.)1638.7 cc (100 cu. in.)
Shoe Size30.5 cm (12.0 in.)30.2 cm (11.9 in.)
No of Cylinders3—
Max Cutting Height448.1 cm (176.4 in.)429.8 cm (169.2 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance57.9 cm (22.8 in.)57.9 cm (22.8 in.)
Max Digging Reach—466.3 cm (183.6 in.)
Cooling Capacity—5.3 l (1.4 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—7.6 l (2.0 gal)
Alternator—40 A

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