Wheel Loader
Wheel Loader
Wheel Loader
WHEEL LOADER
Model Code : ZW550-5B
Engine Power : 397 kW (532 HP)
Operating Weight : 45 280 - 45 760 kg (99 820 - 100 880 lb)
Bucket ISO Heaped : 5.9 - 6.8 m³ (7.7 - 8.9 yd3)
ZW550-5
The Hitachi ZW550-5 wheel loader has been designed with one aim in mind: empowering your vision. In terms of
productivity, comfort, advanced technology, environmental performance and maintenance, it delivers on all levels. It
not only meets our customers’ expectations of high-quality, reliable machines, but also provides operators with a safer
WALK AROUND
working environment, a comfortable cab with easy-to-use controls, and overall, a machine that responds quickly and
precisely. To ensure optimum availability of the ZW550-5, we have incorporated easy maintenance features into its
design. We also offer the flexible Hitachi Support Chain after-sales program to customers who wish to further enhance its
uptime and protect their investment.
Heavy-duty axle
Hitachi axles are renowned for high
performance and durability – ideal for
working on demanding job sites.
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ZW550-5
Key features
■■ Heated air-suspension seat ■■ Effective air conditioning
■■ Expansive leg room ■■ Tilting telescopic and pop-up steering column
■■ Ergonomically designed control panel ■■ Easy access via sloped ladder and wide steps
■■ New color LCD monitor ■■ AUX input for MP3 player
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ZW550-5
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Several new features on the ZW-5 wheel loader range highlight the developments Hitachi has made in advanced technology. A superior performance
is guaranteed
Such advancements have enabled it to manufacture high-quality machines capable of boosting productivity levels on the job site,
with significantly lower levels of fuel consumption. This brings the benefits of reduced running costs and a smaller impact on the
environment compared to the previous model, but without compromising on efficiency.
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Engine HP
Standard
P-mode
Engine Speed Control
Engine RPM
Key features
■■ Simple work mode
■■ Quick power switch
■■ Clutch cut-off
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Designed to have a reduced impact on the environment as well as a positive effect on the quarry or construction site, the The ZW550-5 contributes to
a cleaner, safer environment
Hitachi ZW550-5 wheel loader has a powerful yet fuel-efficient U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim engine. It delivers an impressive digging
performance, quick travel speeds and a reduction in fuel consumption of more than 20%. The ZW-5 range has also been designed
to contribute to better safety levels on the job site, with enhanced all-round visibility from the operator’s seat.
Key features
■■ Fuel-saving work mode ■■ Large sun visor
■■ Auto-engine shutdown ■■ Both sides of counterweight visible
■■ Muffler filter and ECO display ■■ Rear-view monitor
■■ Lock-up function ■■ Shift-up delay to third gear
■■ Pillar-less windshield
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PRODUCTIVITY
Productivity is a key factor in the design of the ZW-5 wheel loader range because it has a direct impact on the profitability of Designed to improve efficiency
on the job site
your business. Hitachi engineers have incorporated the latest hydraulics and gearshift systems into the ZW550-5 to increase
productivity levels in quarries and on large-scale construction projects. They have also made the wheel loader Easier to maneuver
than the previous model, so it is extremely quick and efficient on any job site.
Key features
■■ Powerful and sustainable ■■ Smooth lowering of lift arm
■■ Ride control ■■ Environmentally friendly design
■■ Automatic gearshift ■■ Adjustable kick-out height and auto leveler
■■ New hydraulics circuit
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MAINTENANCE
A variety of easy maintenance features have been incorporated into the design of the ZW550-5 to ensure high levels of productivity Work for longer with
the ZW-5 wheel loader
and availability. The redesigned engine and radiator covers can be opened fully, for example, providing convenient access for
inspection. Greasing points, oil levels and fuel filters are all easily accessible. These and other features will enable you to quickly
minimise the downtime of your Hitachi wheel loader, so you can be assured of its optimum performance.
Key features
■■ Daily checks from ground level
■■ Automatic reversible cooling fan
■■ Quick and easy service access
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ZW550-5
SUPPORT CHAIN
Once you have taken delivery of your ZW550-5 wheel loader, we want to ensure that it continues to exceed your expectations on Protect your investment with
a variety of after-sales options
the job site. That’s why we provide extensive support to each of our dealers so that every one of our customers can receive first-
class after-sales service. To further protect your investment, you can choose from a variety of options within the Hitachi Support
Chain program. It gives you the flexibility to create your own service plan from the following key areas – each one represents a link in
the chain of service available from Hitachi via your local dealer.
* The satellite communication system is standard equipment for ZW wheel loaders, however, the availability of the communication system depends on licensing regulations in your country.
Please contact your Hitachi dealer for more information or to apply for a Global e-Service account.
Key features
■■ Check each of your machines from your office – 24/7 ■■ See maintenance status and items due for renewal on
each of your machines
■■ Have a remote insight into fuel consumption
■■ Check the current and previous locations and ■■ Receive e-mail notifications for any machine alerts,
unexpected movements and so on
movements of your machine(s)
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Model .................................. Isuzu 6WG1 Drive system .................... Four-wheel drive system
Type .................................... 4-cycle water-cooled, direct injection Front & rear axle .............. Full-floating
37°
Aspiration ............................ Turbocharger and intercooled Front ................................ Fixed to the front frame
Aftertreatment ..................... Muffler filter Rear ................................ Trunnion support
No. of cylinders ................... 6 Reduction and
Maximum power differential gear ................ Two stage reduction G F C
45°
SAE J1995/ISO14396, gross . 397 kW (532 HP) at 1 800 min-1 (rpm) Oscillation angle .............. Total 24˚ (+12˚,-12˚) I
Final drives ...................... Heavy-duty planetary, mounted outboard
L
SAE J1349/ISO 9249, net ..... 396 kW (531 HP) at 1 800 min-1 (rpm)
37° J
Maximum torque ................. 2 250 Nm at 1 500 min-1 (rpm) B
Bore and stroke ................... 147 mm X 154 mm (5.8 in X 6.1 in) K
TIRES H N
Piston displacement ............ 15.68 L (956.9 in3) 24°
Tire size ........................... 35/65 R33 (L4) 545 mm
Batteries .............................. 2 x 12 V
Air cleaner ........................... Two element dry type with restriction indicator
Optional ........................... Refer to standard & optional equipment list H' E D
M
A
Engine output Engine torque BRAKES
(kW) (Nm) Service brakes ................. Outboard mounted fully hydraulic 4 wheel wet disc
Standard arm
brake. Front & rear independent brake circuit
2 400 Rock bucket General purpose
Parking brakes ................ Spring applied, hydraulically released, located in
2 200 front axle driveline Bucket type Straight edge V-edge Straight edge
2 000 “Bolt-on
Bolt-on teeth Bolt-on teeth
1 800 cutting edge”
1 600
STEERING SYSTEM ISO heaped m (yd )
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5.9 (7.7) 6.1 (8.0) 6.8 (8.9)
Type ................................ Articulated frame steering Bucket capacity
1 400 ISO struck m3 (yd3) 5.2 (6.8) 5.4 (7.1) 5.9 (7.7)
1 200 Steering angle ................. Each direction 37° ; total 74° A Overall length mm (ft) 11 090 (36.4) 11 330 (37.2) 10 960 (36.0)
1 000 Cylinders ......................... Double-acting piston type B Overall height mm (ft) 4 190 (13.7)
800 No. x Bore x Stroke ......... 2 x 100 mm x 720 mm (2 x 3.9 in x 28.3 in) C Width over tires mm (ft) 3 570 (11.7)
600 D Wheel base mm (ft) 4 150 (13.6)
400 400 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM E Ground clearance mm (in) 545 (21.5)
360 Arm and bucket are controlled by 2 levers F Tread mm (ft) 2 650 (8.7)
320 Arm controls .................... Four position valve ; Raise, hold, lower, float G Bucket width mm (ft) 3 770 (12.4)
Bucket controls with automatic bucket return-to-dig control H Turning radius (centerline of outside tire) mm (ft) 7 540 (24.7)
280
........................................ Three position valve ; Roll back, hold, dump H' Loader clearance circle, bucket in carry position mm (ft) 8 870 (29.1) 8 870 (29.1) 8 850 (29.0)
240
I Overall operating height mm (ft) 6 890 (22.6) 6 890 (22.6) 6 920 (22.7)
200 Main pump (Serve as steering pump)
J Height to bucket hinge pin, fully raised mm (ft) 5 040 (16.5)
160 .................................. Variable displacement axial plunger pump
K Dumping clearance 45 degree, full height mm (ft) 3 460 (11.4) 3 290 (10.8) 3 590 (11.8)
120 Maximum flow .......... 380 L/min (100 gal/min) at 1 800 min-1 (rpm)
L Reach, 45 degree dump, full height mm (ft) 1 830 (6.0) 1 990 (6.5) 1 770 (5.8)
80 Maximum pressure ... 31.4 MPa (320 kgf/cm2)/(4 554 psi)
M Digging depth (horizontal digging angle) mm (in) 184 (7.2) 184 (7.2) 138 (5.4)
40 Fan pump N Max. roll back at carry position deg 50
0 .................................. Variable displacement axial plunger pump Straight kg (lb) 32 560 (71 780) 32 150 (70 880) 32 510 (71 670)
Maximum flow .......... 105 L/min (27.7 gal/min) at 1 800 min-1 (rpm) Static tipping load *
800 1 000 1 200 1 400 1 600 1 800 2 000 Full 37° turn kg (lb) 27 580 (60 800) 27 240 (60 050) 27 540 (60 720)
Maximum pressure ... 26.5 MPa (270 kgf/cm2)/(3 843 psi) Breakout force kgf (lbf) 49 440 (109 000) 41 600 (91 710) 41 600 (91 710)
Engine speed (min-1)
Hydraulic cylinders kN 485 408 408
Type .......................... Double acting type Operating weight * kg (lb) 45 550 (100 420) 45 760 (100 880) 45 280 (99 820)
POWER TRAIN No. x Bore x Stroke .... Arm : 2 x 190 mm x 1 130 mm
Note: All dimensions, weight and performance data based on ISO 6746-1:1987,ISO 7137:2009 and ISO 7546:1983
Transmission ................... Torque converter, planetary gear type powershift (2 x 7.5 in x 44.5 in)
*: Static tipping load and operating weight marked with* include 35/65 R33 (L4) tires (No ballast) with lubricants, full fuel tank and operator.
with computer-controlled automatic shift and Bucket : 2 x 160 mm x 767 mm
Machine stability and operating weight depend on tire size and other attachments.
(2 x 6.3 in x 30.2 in)
manual shift features included
Filters ........................ Full-flow 15 micron return filter in reservoir
Torque converter ............. Three element, single stage, single phase with lock-
up clutch Hydraulic cycle times
Main clutch ...................... Wet hydraulic, multi-disc type Lift arm raise ............. 8.9 s BUCKET SELECTION GUIDE
Cooling method ............... Forced circulation type Lift arm lower ............ 4.5 s
Travel speed* Forward / Reverse Bucket dump ............ 2.2 s m³ (yd³)
m3 115%
115% 100% 95%
1st ................................... 7.1 / 7.8 km/h (4.4 / 4.8 mph ) Total .......................... 15.6 s Rock bucket (7.7)
5.9 3.4
General purpose
2nd .................................. 12.9 [13.4] / 14.2 km/h (8.0 [8.3] / 8.8 mph ) Data at power mode are the same as data at standard mode. %=Bucket
%=Bucket Fill Factor
General
Rock purpose
bucket 6.1 3.6
(8.0)
3rd .................................. 20.9 [22.5] / 22.8 km/h (13.0 [14.0] / 14.2 mph )
4th ................................... 36.0 [36.0] km/h / — (22.4 [22.4] mph —) General purpose 3.8
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES General purpose 6.8 (8.9)
Rock bucket 2.9
*With 35/65 R33 (L4) tires
Fuel tank ..................................................... 662 L (175 gal) High lift arm with kg/m³ (lb/yd³)
Data at power mode are the same as data at standard mode. general purpose 3.0
Engine coolant ............................................. 85.0 L (22.5 gal) 1 200 1 300 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 700 1 800 1 900 2 000 2 100 2 200 kg / m3 Material Density
[ ]: Data at Lock-up clutch ON
Engine oil ..................................................... 57.0 L (15.1 gal) 1(2200
023) 1(2300
191) 1(2400
360) 1(2500
528) 1(2600
697) 1(2700
865) 1(3800
034) 1(3900
203) 2(3000
371) 2(3100
540) 2(3200
708) Material Density
Torque converter & transmission .................. 90.0 L (23.8 gal)
Front axle differential & wheel hubs .............. 180 L (47.6 gal)
Rear axle differential & wheel hubs ............... 180 L (476 gal)
Hydraulic oil tank ......................................... 300 L (79.3 gal)
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EQUIPMENT
Standard and optional equipment may vary by country, so please consult your Hitachi dealer for details.
..... Standard equipment ..... Optional equipment
Automatic reversible cooling fan with heat sensing Warning lights: air filter restriction, auto brake warning, brake oil low pressure,
communication system error, discharge warning, engine oil low pressure,
Fan guard engine warning, hydraulic oil level, low steering oil pressure, overheat,
Radiator transmission warning
Standard fin pitch radiator
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Built on the foundation of superb technological capabilities,
Hitachi Construction Machinery is committed to providing leading-
edge solutions and services to contribute as a reliable partner to
the business of customers worldwide.
Prior to operating this machine, including satellite communication system, llustrations and photos show the standard models, and may or may not include optional
in a country other than a country of its intended use, it may be necessary equipment, accessories, customer installed and modified parts, optional parts, and all standard
to make modifications to it so that it complies with the local regulatory equipment with some differences in color and features. Before use, read and understand the
standards (including safety standards) and legal requirements of that Operator’s Manual for proper operation.
particular country. Please do not export or operate this machine outside
the country of its intended use until such compliance has been confirmed.
Please contact your Hitachi dealer in case of questions about compliance.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.