28,200 kg188 hpLimited recent data, based on 1 older listings
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Most asking prices land between €33k – €108k, with a market average around €64k.
This model sits 41% below the class average across 157 peer models.
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The Hitachi ZX280 is a 28-tonne class hydraulic crawler excavator producing 188 hp and fitted with a 1.4 m3 bucket. It sits in the upper-mid range of the crawler excavator segment, occupying the productive zone between compact and large-format machines. Its operating weight of 28200 kg positions it for demanding civil and earthmoving work where a balance of reach, lift capacity, and site mobility is required.
Machines in this weight and power class are regularly deployed on road construction, utility trenching, site preparation, and bulk earthmoving contracts. The 1.4 m3 bucket capacity supports efficient cycle times in medium-to-heavy digging conditions, including clay, mixed soils, and broken ground. Quarry face work, pipeline installation, and land development are also consistent applications for excavators in this category.
Prospective buyers should carry out a full undercarriage inspection, as track components represent a significant share of refurbishment expenditure on machines in this class. Hydraulic system condition, including pump output, hose integrity, and cylinder seal performance, warrants close attention. Service history documentation, including filter and fluid change records, is a reliable indicator of how the machine has been maintained. Structural checks on the boom, arm, and attachment mounting points should confirm the absence of cracks or non-original repairs before purchase.
In the European market the ZX280 trades at an average of EUR 47250, with a typical price range running from EUR 42600 to EUR 51900 depending on age, hours, and configuration. Direct competitors in this segment include the Doosan DX300 and the Hyundai R290, both of which are evaluated against the Hitachi on availability, dealer support network, and residual value when buyers are making acquisition decisions.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€40k).
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