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    Hitachi ZX200 Excavator for Sale in South Africa

    The Hitachi ZX200 is the third pillar of the 20-ton excavator market alongside the CAT 320 and Komatsu PC200 — famed for its hydraulic feel and operator refinement. IronYard lists ZX200-3, ZX200-5 and ZX200-6 stock with hours, service history and finance available.

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    Key specifications

    Operating weight
    19 800 – 21 200 kg
    Engine
    Isuzu AA-4HK1X / AL-4HK1X
    Net power
    122 kW (164 hp)
    Max dig depth
    6.67 m (standard stick)
    Max reach
    9.92 m
    Bucket capacity
    0.8 – 1.2 m³
    Fuel tank
    400 L
    Travel speed
    5.5 km/h
    Typical fuel burn
    11 – 15 L/hr

    Typical SA price bands

    ZX200-3 (pre-2012)

    R 500 000 – R 950 000

    ZX200-5 (2012 – 2018)

    R 950 000 – R 1 700 000

    ZX200-6 (2018+)

    R 1 700 000 – R 2 700 000

    New (dealer)

    R 2 900 000+

    Example finance

    R 1 400 000 machine · R 210 000 deposit · 60 months · 12.5% p.a.

    ≈ R 26 810 / month

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    Rival excavator models

    Caterpillar 320Komatsu PC200Caterpillar 336

    Hitachi ZX200 for sale by province

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    Frequently asked — Hitachi ZX200

    Hitachi ZX200 vs CAT 320 vs Komatsu PC200?

    The ZX200 typically has the smoothest hydraulic feel of the three — operators comment on how precisely it responds. The 320 has the biggest parts network in SA. The PC200 sits between the two on both counts.

    Who supports Hitachi in SA?

    Hitachi Construction Machinery Southern Africa (HCMSA) — national branch network with strong support in Gauteng, KZN and the mining regions.

    Is the Isuzu engine reliable?

    Yes — the Isuzu AA-4HK1X is a well-proven unit used across multiple OEM machines. Parts pipeline is strong and rebuilds are routine.

    What is TRIAS-II?

    Hitachi's electro-hydraulic system introduced on the ZX-5 and refined on the ZX-6. Two variable-displacement pumps and multiple control valves work together to reduce hydraulic loss — a 5 to 8 percent fuel saving in typical work.

    Attachments?

    Standard fitment: GP and rock buckets, breakers (1 500 to 2 500 kg), tilt-buckets, thumbs, quick-couplers. Aftermarket coverage is broad.

    The Hitachi ZX200 — the hydraulically refined 20-tonner

    If you ask an operator which 20-ton excavator feels the best in the seat, you will often hear "the Hitachi". The ZX200's hydraulic feel — smooth, precise, quick to respond — is genuinely a class benchmark. That refinement makes it the pick for finishing work, trim, batter-slopes and any application where operator input matters more than raw production.

    ZX200-3, -5, -6 — which one?

    • ZX200-3 — mechanical simplicity, cheap parts, dated cab. Good for buyers with strong workshops.
    • ZX200-5 — TRIAS-II arrives, materially better fuel economy, modern cab. Value pick today.
    • ZX200-6 — current-generation, LED lighting, ConSite telematics, best fuel burn and best cab.

    Buying used

    Undercarriage, swing bearing, hydraulic pump condition and cab hours are the four checks that matter most. A well-serviced ZX200-5 with 6 000 to 8 000 hours in the R 1.2m to R 1.5m band is a strong buy.

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