50,255 kg362 hpMarket avg. €118k · 11 listed · 6 below market
Asking prices land at €107k – €129k, around 86% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Hitachi ZX470 listings currently run from €107,291 to €129,188, with a market average around €117,987. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 11 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Hitachi ZX470 is a large hydraulic excavator in the 50-tonne class, produced since 2003 and continuing into the present generation. It has an operating weight of 50,255 kg and is powered by an engine producing 362 hp, placing it firmly in the heavy-duty production excavator segment. Standard bucket capacity is 2.1 m3, making it a substantial machine suited to high-volume earthmoving cycles.
Excavators of this size and power are deployed primarily in large civil infrastructure projects, quarrying, open-cast mining preparation, and major earthworks contracts. The bucket capacity and operating weight support high-productivity loading of articulated dump trucks and rigid haulers. Port construction, dam works, and road-building schemes where deep excavation or mass movement is required represent further core applications for machines in this class.
Inspection of a used ZX470 should prioritise the undercarriage, as track components on machines of this operating weight represent a significant portion of refurbishment costs. Hydraulic system condition, including pump pressures, cylinder seals, and hose integrity, warrants thorough assessment before purchase. Engine hours should be reviewed against available service records, and buyers should request documented maintenance history covering oil analysis, filter changes, and any major component replacements. Structural checks on the boom, arm, and slew ring are advisable given the stresses typical of production-class work cycles.
In the European market, the ZX470 trades across a price range of EUR 84,500 to EUR 125,700, with an average transaction level of EUR 107,169. This positions it as a premium asset within the 50-tonne excavator segment. Direct competitors include the Hyundai R520 and the Kobelco SK500, both of which occupy broadly the same working-weight and application bracket and will influence buyer comparisons on value and parts availability.
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