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Sell Your Hitachi ZX470 Large Excavator
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What Is Your Hitachi ZX470 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Hitachi ZX470 at $300,000–$610,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $519,000–$610,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $441,000–$519,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $375,000–$441,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $300,000–$380,000 |
Check the full Hitachi ZX470 spec sheet.
Hitachi ZX470 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Hitachi 6HK1 348.2 hp
- Operating weight
- 110,804 lb
- Size class
- Large
- Max Dig Depth
- 27.4 ft
- Fuel tank
- 242 gal
Checked against ZX470LC-6.
Full Hitachi ZX470specifications →Which Hitachi ZX470 Do You Have?
The Hitachi ZX470 has been sold in several generations: ZX470-3, ZX470-5, ZX470-6. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.
What to Include With Your Hitachi ZX470
Seen most often on a Hitachi ZX470; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the Hitachi ZX470 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi ZX470 | 110,804 lb | 348.2 | 27.4 ft | $300,000–$610,000 |
| CAT 345 | 93,000 lb | 346 | 23.6 ft | No data yet |
| Komatsu PC360 | 80,547 lb | 257 | 25.8 ft | $240,000–$400,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 345, the Hitachi ZX470 is 17,804 lb heavier, has 2.2 more hp and has 3.8 ft more max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC360, the Hitachi ZX470 is 30,257 lb heavier, has 91.2 more hp and has 1.6 ft more max dig depth.
In Hitachi's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Hitachi ZX350 and the next size up is the Hitachi ZX670.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hitachi ZX470 used for?
The Hitachi ZX470 is mostly put to work on mining, quarrying, heavy demolition.