49,398 kg362 hpMarket avg. €159k · 12 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €122k – €192k, around 151% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Hitachi ZX490 listings currently run from €122,268 to €192,220, with a market average around €159,147. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 12 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Hitachi ZX490 is a large hydraulic excavator in the 49-tonne operating weight class, producing 362 hp and equipped with a 2.1 m3 bucket capacity. It occupies the upper segment of the construction and heavy earthmoving excavator market, positioned for high-volume material handling and demanding site conditions. The machine competes directly with units of comparable size and output from other major manufacturers.
Excavators of this class are typically deployed on large-scale civil engineering projects, quarry operations, open-cast mining, and major infrastructure works such as road and dam construction. Their combination of reach, digging force, and bucket capacity makes them well suited to bulk earthmoving, deep foundation work, and heavy loading duties in environments where smaller machines would be insufficient.
Prospective buyers should commission a full hydraulic system inspection, including pump output, valve response, and cylinder seal condition, as these components are subject to significant stress in heavy-duty cycle work. Undercarriage wear, including track links, rollers, and sprockets, warrants close measurement given the operating weight of machines in this class. Engine hours should be verified against service records, and buyers should confirm that all scheduled maintenance, filter changes, and fluid analysis programmes have been properly documented. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and attachment mounting points for cracks or weld repairs is advisable before purchase.
In the European used market, the ZX490 carries an average asking price of EUR 130,400, with the typical price range running from EUR 96,347 at the lower end to EUR 172,000 for well-specified or lower-hour examples. Buyers considering this class should also evaluate comparable offerings from Hyundai, represented by the R520, and Kobelco, represented by the SK500, as these models address the same operational requirements and appear in the same segment of the used-equipment market.
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