ZX17U-5Hitachi ZX17U-5
1,933 kg4,262 lbOperating weight
Yanmar 3TNV70DieselEngine
10.6 kW14.2 hpEngine power
980 – 1,280 mm38.6 in – 4 ft 2 inWidth
3,833 mm12 ft 7 inReach
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About the ZX17U-5
Australian ZX17U-5. The current page headline states 1,933 kg, while its standard-equipment text states approximately 1,880 kg with a 240 kg counterweight. Both are below 3 tonnes; confirm the supplied configuration. ZX17U-5N and ZX17U-6 remain separate records.
Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Operating weight
- 1,933 kg (4,262 lb)
- Engine model
- Yanmar 3TNV70
- Rated power
- 10.6 kW (14.2 hp)
- Engine displacement cc
- 854 cc (52.1 cu in)
- Overall width
- 980 – 1,280 mm (38.6 in – 4 ft 2 in)
- Max digging reach
- 3,833 mm (12 ft 7 in)
- Operating weight standard equipment
- 1,880 kg (4,145 lb)
Mods for the ZX17U-5
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
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