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Hitachi ZX26U-6

2,570 – 2,720 kg5,666 lb – 5,997 lbOperating weight
15.6 kW20.9 hpEngine power
2,730 mm8 ft 11 inDig depth
0.07 – 0.08 m³2.47 cu ft – 2.83 cu ftBucket capacity
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Specifications

Operating weight
2,570 – 2,720 kg (5,666 lb – 5,997 lb)
Rated power
15.6 kW (20.9 hp)
Max digging depth
2,730 mm (8 ft 11 in)
Bucket capacity
0.07 – 0.08 m³ (2.47 cu ft – 2.83 cu ft)
Engine model
3TNV76
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine displacement cc
1,115 cc (68 cu in)

Mods for the ZX26U-6

All mods
Operator 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.

Other Hitachi models

All 17 Hitachi models
ZX8U-2890 kg · Yanmar 3TNV70ZX10U-2980 kg · Yanmar 3TNV70Hitachi ZX10U-6ZX10U-61,110 kgZX15UR1,580 kg · Kubota D782-K3AZX17U-5A1,620 kgZX17U-5N1,720 kg · Yanmar 3TNV74FZX17U-61,780 kg · Yanmar 3TNV70ZX19U-61,880 kgZX17U-51,933 kg · Yanmar 3TNV70ZX20U-5A1,990 kgZX20UR-5A1,990 kgZX26U-5N2,520 kg · Yanmar 3TNV80FZX26U-62,570 kgZX26U-52,721 kg · Yanmar 3TNV76ZX30UR-5B2,990 kgZX17U-2ZX22U-2