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Sell Your Hitachi ZX50U-5N Compact Excavator

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36.8 HP11,023 lbsMini ClassEst. $36,000 – $88,000
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What Is Your Hitachi ZX50U Worth?

HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Hitachi ZX50U at $36,000–$88,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).

HeavyDutyYard estimate

Low

$36,000

High

$88,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a Hitachi ZX50U by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
Under 2,000 hrs$70,000–$88,000
2,000–5,000 hrs$56,000–$70,000
5,000–8,000 hrs$45,000–$56,000
8,000+ hrs$36,000–$45,000

Check the full Hitachi ZX50U spec sheet.

Hitachi ZX50U Specs at a Glance

Engine
Hitachi 4HK1 36.8 hp
Operating weight
11,023 lb
Size class
Mini
Max Dig Depth
12.6 ft
Fuel tank
32 gal

Checked against ZX50U-5N.

Full Hitachi ZX50Uspecifications →

Which Hitachi ZX50U Do You Have?

The Hitachi ZX50U has been sold in several generations: ZX50U-2, ZX50U-3, ZX50U-5, ZX50U-5N. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.

What to Include With Your Hitachi ZX50U

Seen most often on a Hitachi ZX50U; list any that come with yours.

Common configurations

  • Standard Boom

Popular attachments

  • Thumb
  • Quick Coupler
  • Breaker

How the Hitachi ZX50U Compares

Hitachi ZX50U vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
Hitachi ZX50U11,023 lb36.812.6 ft$36,000–$88,000
CAT 3049,867 lb4510.8 ftNo data yet
Bobcat E327,183 lb24.810.3 ftNo data yet

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the CAT 304, the Hitachi ZX50U is 1,156 lb heavier, has 8.2 less hp and has 1.8 ft more max dig depth.

Against the Bobcat E32, the Hitachi ZX50U is 3,840 lb heavier, has 12 more hp and has 2.3 ft more max dig depth.

In Hitachi's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Hitachi ZX35U and the next size up is the Hitachi ZX75US.

Hours on a Used Excavator

Working life, mini excavator: about 5,000–10,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hitachi ZX50U used for?

The Hitachi ZX50U is mostly put to work on excavation, trenching, light demolition.