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Machine A

✓ Caterpillar 320D L

Machine B

✓ Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6

Comparison Overview

The Caterpillar 320D L and Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6 are both Hydraulic Excavator models. This page compares their full specification sheets side by side to help you identify the right machine for your application. Use the full spec table below to compare all available data points including hydraulics, dimensions, and drivetrain specifications.

Caterpillar

320D L

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Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi ZX870LC-6

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Engine

Alternator Supplied Amperage

          50 A         

—

Base Machine With Counterweight And 800 Mm Shoes

          38,514.80 lb         

—

Bore

          4.10 in         

—

Cooling System Fluid Capacity

          6.60 gal         

—

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank

—

          25.10 gal         

Displacement

          389 cu in         

          956.90 cu in  ↑         

Emissions Level

—

          EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV         

Engine Make

2236

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Engine Model

          C6.4 ACERT         

          Isuzu 6WG1-FT4         

Engine Oil Capacity

          8 gal         

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Engine Oil With Filter

—

          15.10 gal         

Fuel Capacity

          108 gal         

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Fuel Tank

—

          293.30 gal         

Fuel Tank Capacity

          108 gal         

—

Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity

          54 gal/min         

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Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity

          69 gal         

—

Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure

          5,076 psi         

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Hydraulic Tank

          32 gal         

          132.10 gal  ↑         

Maximum Bucket Capacity

          1.60 yd3         

          7.60 yd3  ↑         

Minimum Bucket Capacity

          0.60 yd3         

          2 yd3  ↑         

Net Flywheel Power

          148 hp         

—

Net Power

          148 hp         

          512 hp  ↑         

Net Power - Eec 80/1269

          148 hp         

—

Net Power - Iso 9249

          148 hp         

—

Net Power - Sae J1349

          148 hp         

—

Number of Cylinders

—

6

Off-Level Capacity

—

70

Operating Voltage

          24 V         

—

Operating Weight

          44,820 lb         

          188,715.70 lb  ↑         

Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage

          47,554 lb         

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Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage

          44,820 lb         

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Power Measured @

          1,800 rpm         

          1,800 rpm         

Reference Bucket Capacity

          1.40 yd3         

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Stroke

          5.20 in         

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Swing Drive

          2.10 deg         

          2.80 deg  ↑         

Swing Drive Fluid Capacity

          2.10 gal         

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Swing Speed

          11.50 deg  ↑         

          7.80 deg         

Swing Torque

          45,612 deg         

          198,404.30 deg  ↑         

Dimensions

Arm Digging Force - Iso

—

          72,613.29 lb         

Arm Digging Force - Sae

—

          70,814.82 lb         

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

          Boom 18\'7\" (5680mm) / Stick 12\'8\" (3900mm) -Reach         

          Arm Length - 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) with 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Boom         

Bucket Digging Force - Iso

—

          89,698.77 lb         

Bucket Digging Force - Sae

—

          80,706.41 lb         

Counterweight Clearance

          3.35 ft         

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Ground Clearance

          1.50 ft         

          2.92 ft  ↑         

Height to Top of Cab

          9.67 ft         

          12.11 ft  ↑         

Length of Track on Ground

          10.75 ft         

          48.82 in  ↑         

Max Cutting Height

          32.58 ft         

          42.75 in  ↑         

Max Digging Depth

          25.17 ft         

          29.11 ft  ↑         

Max Loading Height

          22.75 ft         

          29.79 ft  ↑         

Max Reach Along Ground

          35.33 ft         

          45.35 ft  ↑         

Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth

          17.58 ft  ↑         

          13.46 ft         

Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth

          22.83 ft         

          23.53 ft  ↑         

Removal Counterweight Clearance

          3.33 lb         

          5.52 lb  ↑         

Shipping Height

          11.30 ft         

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Shipping Height Of Unit

          12.25 ft         

          15.65 ft  ↑         

Shipping Length

          30.98 ft         

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Shipping Length Of Unit

          31 ft         

          48.82 in  ↑         

Tail Swing Radius

          9 ft         

          14.90 ft  ↑         

Transport Width

          10.44 ft         

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Width To Outside Of Tracks

          9.90 ft         

          14.28 ft  ↑         

Hydraulics

B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore

          4.70 in         

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B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke

          43.50 in         

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Boom Cylinder - Bore

          4.70 in         

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Boom Cylinder - Stroke

          49.60 in         

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Cb2 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore

          5.30 in         

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Cb2 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke

          45.50 in         

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Engine Oil

          8 gal         

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Implement - Operating Pressure

—

          4,626.80 psi         

Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)

          54 gal/min         

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Main Pump - Maximum Flow

—

          149.60 gal/min         

Main Pump Type

—

2

Mass Stick Cylinder - Bore

          5.50 in         

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Mass Stick Cylinder - Stroke

          59.20 in         

—

Maximum Pressure - Equipment

          5,076 psi         

—

Maximum Pressure - Heavy Lift

          5,076 psi         

—

Maximum Pressure - Swing

          3,553 psi         

—

Maximum Pressure - Travel

          5,076 psi         

—

Net Power

—

          513 hp         

Performance

          ANSI/SAE J1166 APR 90         

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Pilot System - Maximum Flow

          9 gal/min         

—

Pilot System - Maximum Pressure

          566 psi         

—

Power Boost - Operating Pressure

—

          4,974.80 psi         

Pump Drive

—

          1.70          

Reach Stick Cylinder - Bore

          5.50 ft         

—

Reach Stick Cylinder - Stroke

          59.80 ft         

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Swing - Operating Pressure

—

          4,264.20 deg         

Travel - Operating Pressure

—

          4,974.80 psi         

undercarriage

Bore (Arm)

—

          8.90 in         

Bore (Boom)

—

          8.50 in         

Bore (Bucket)

—

          7.90 in         

Drawbar Pull

          46,085.82 lb         

          125,850 lb  ↑         

Ground Pressure

—

          15.50 psi         

Max Travel Speed

          3.50 mph  ↑         

          2.93 mph         

Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side

—

3

Number Of Shoes Per Side

—

51

Number of Track Rollers per Side

—

9

Rod Diameter (Arm)

—

          6.30 in         

Rod Diameter (Boom)

—

          6 in         

Rod Diameter (Bucket)

—

          5.60 in         

Shoe Size

          24 in         

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Stroke (Arm)

—

          87.60 in         

Stroke (Boom)

—

          72.30 in         

Stroke (Bucket)

—

          61.30 in         

Track Gauge

          7.25 ft         

—

Work Lights

—

5

Other

Maximum Bucket Capacity

          2.60 yd3         

—

Brakes

          SAE J1026 APR90         

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Cab/Fogs

          1,356          

—

Cooling System

          6.60 gal         

—

Final Drive - Each

2.1

—

Ground Clearance - Fixed Gauge

          17.72 in         

—

Hydraulic System - Including Tank

          69 gal         

—

Hydraulic Tank - Including Suction Pipe

          36 gal         

—

Maximum Cutting Height

          32.70 ft         

—

Maximum Drawbar Pull

          46,085.90 lb         

—

Maximum Loading Height

          273.30 in         

—

Maximum Travel Speed

          3.50 mph         

—

Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth

          274.50 ft         

—

Minimum Loading Height

          48.50 in         

—

Net Power

          147 hp         

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Operating Weight

          54,740.80 lb         

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Standard With Long Undercarriage

          27.60          

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Standard With Standard Undercarriage

          23.70          

—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 320D L and Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6? +

The Caterpillar 320D L and Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6 are both Hydraulic Excavator models with different specifications suited to different applications. Key differences include engine power, operating weight, and working dimensions. Review the full spec table above for a complete side-by-side comparison of all available data points.

Which is better for Hydraulic Excavator work, the Caterpillar 320D L or Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6? +

The best choice between the Caterpillar 320D L and Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6 depends on your specific application requirements including required digging depth, lift capacity, site access constraints, and budget. Compare the full specification tables above and focus on the specs most relevant to your job — typically engine power, operating weight, and key working dimensions.

Where can I find the full specifications for the Caterpillar 320D L and Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6? +

Full specifications for both machines are listed in the comparison table on this page. The Caterpillar 320D L has 92 documented specification data points and the Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi ZX870LC-6 has 60. You can also view each machine's individual spec page for additional details.