OverviewThe ZX490LCH-7 large hydraulic excavator delivers reliable performance, improved fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs. It is EU Stage V compliant and features an operator cab focused on comfort and safety. Fitted with the same engine size as larger Zaxis-7 models, it supports higher workloads than the previous generation.
Key features- Engine Rated Power: 296 kW (ISO 14396)
- Operating weight: 49 500–52 200 kg
- Backhoe bucket capacity (ISO heaped): 2.10–2.50 m3
- Available region: Europe
Benefits- Up to 11% lower fuel consumption compared with previous models.
- Improved efficiency with the HIOS V hydraulic system.
- Higher productivity from increased engine output and improved front speed.
- Reduced cab noise and vibration for enhanced operator comfort.
Attachments- Durable hydraulic breakers, buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) to maximise uptime.
- Wide range of Hitachi buckets; quick coupler connections available.
- Hitachi-approved breakers: easy maintenance and long service life.
- GET: precise fit, quick and safe installation and replacement.
Engine & hydraulic systemEngine model: Isuzu 6WG1
Emissions: EU Stage V
Engine type: 4-cycle water-cooled, common rail direct injection
Aspiration: Variable geometry turbocharger, intercooled, cooled EGR
Aftertreatment: DOC, CSF and SCR system
Cylinders: 6
Piston displacement: 15.681 L
Rated power (ISO 14396): 296 kW at 1 800 min-1
Maximum torque: 2 050 Nm at 1 300 min-1
Main pumps: 2 variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum oil flow: 2 x 385 L/min
Bucket and arm digging forceBucket digging force (ISO): 300 / 302 kN
Arm crowd force (ISO): 225 / 265 / 304 kN
Operating weight and ground pressureShoe type: double / triple grouser
Shoe width options: 600 / 750 / 900 mm
Arm length options: 2.5 / 2.9 / 3.4 m
Operating weight range: 49 500–52 200 kg
Ground pressure: 59–86 kPa
Working rangesArm length options: 2.5–3.4 m
Max. digging reach: 10 460–11 990 mm
Max. digging depth: 5 790–7 700 mm
Max. dumping height: 7 320–7 720 mm
DimensionsUndercarriage length: 5 330 mm
Undercarriage width: 3 020–3 820 mm
Overall width of upper structure: 3 480 mm
Overall height of cab: 3 520 mm
Overall width: 3 840 mm
General specifications- Model: ZX490LCH-7
- Engine Model: Isuzu 6WG1
- Engine emissions: EU Stage V
- Rated power (ISO 14396): 296 kW
- Operating weight: 49 500–52 200 kg
- Backhoe bucket capacity (ISO heaped): 2.10–2.50 m3
- Max. digging depth: 5 790–7 700 mm
- Bucket digging force (ISO): 300 / 302 kN