2019 Hitachi ZX490LCH-5A

Built for operators who demand precision and endurance, the 2019 Hitachi ZX490LCH-5A is a 49-ton hydraulic excavator engineered to perform in the most demanding excavation environments. Sourced from Yunnan, China, this machine pairs a robust Isuzu GH-6UZ1XKSA-01 engine — rated at 257 kW / 2,000 rpm — with a 4-stroke, turbocharged, intercooled configuration delivering 1,363 N·m of maximum torque. From the operator's seat, the wide-format cab provides exceptional sightlines across the working envelope, with a maximum digging radius of 12,060 mm and digging depth of 7,850 mm keeping full task visibility within reach.

• Engine: Isuzu GH-6UZ1XKSA-01 | 257 kW @ 2,000 rpm | 9.839L displacement | 6-cylinder water-cooled
• Digging Force: Bucket 296 kN | Rod 224 kN for aggressive material penetration
• Reach & Depth: Max digging radius 12,060 mm | Max digging depth 7,850 mm | Max excavation height 10,980 mm
• Hydraulics: Dual variable axial piston pumps + gear pump | Main flow 2 × 400 + 30 L/min
• Undercarriage: 600 mm track plates | Ground pressure 80 kPa | Climbing ability 70%
• Travel Speed: 5.5 km/h (high) / 3.9 km/h (low) with variable axial piston travel motors and integrated parking brake
• Operator Comfort: Full cab height 3,320 mm | Stable counterweight clearance 1,270 mm | Compact rear turning radius 3,670 mm
• Capacity: Fuel tank 725 L | Hydraulic tank 310 L | Bucket capacity 2.1–3.0 m³

Stability across uneven terrain is reinforced by a 4,470 mm track ground length and a 2,740 mm track gauge, giving operators confident footing during deep-cut cycles. With a transport footprint of 12,040 × 3,550 × 3,450 mm, logistics to your next project site remain straightforward. A well-maintained example of Hitachi's proven ZX-5A series, this unit represents dependable performance for large-scale civil, mining, or infrastructure operations.