Hitachi Forester ZX260F-6

Engine

• Fuel-efficient EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine meets rigid emission standards without the need of a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Durable structure and undercarriage

• Undercarriage X-frames and upperframe structures are built to last longer than ever before.

• Larger lower rollers with improved designs and an optional Extreme Duty (XD) undercarriage improve undercarriage life and reliability.

• Cast counterweights minimize tail swing increase. A large, integrated fuel tank keeps the machine running longer between fill-ups.

• Longer track options increase machine stability and improve machine lifting capacity by as much as 17%.

Hydraulics

• The ZX260F-6 has the same proven hydraulic systems found in Hitachi’s construction and mining excavators.

• More efficient hydraulic management system helps keep the machine running cooler.

Comfortable cab

• Newly designed operator stations feature 3 inches of additional leg room. The side entry cab is 25% larger.

• An optional cab forward riser for the rear-entry cab enhances right side visibility.

• Injection-molded polycarbonate windows in all cabs, and strategically placed floor windows in the rear-entry cabs provide excellent visibility to the tracks and work area.

• A new, standard rear entry log loader cab provides easy access up the right side and across the back deck.

• Three cab convenience packages and three seat options allow machines to be configured to suit the operator and the application.

Easy to maintain

• Ground level access to all filters and test ports makes maintenance easy and quick.

• Side by side by side engine, hydraulic and charge air coolers allow easier access for cleaning.

• A completely revamped electrical system with 35% fewer components increases system reliability.

• Larger cooling system, reversing cooling fan and improved airflow help keep the machine running cooler.

• New machine control system allows the machine to be factory “tuned” to increase productivity while reducing fluid consumption.

Simple controls

• Multi-language color LCD monitor provides intuitive access to machine data and functions.

• Ergonomically correct short-throw pilot levers provide smooth, precise fingertip control with less effort.

Configurations

• Hitachi Foresters are available as road builders, processors, live-heel log loaders and valve-in-head log loaders.

• For processor configurations, reliable Waratah heads come factory-installed for seamless integration. Through-nose plumbing option routes hoses up and out of harm's way to extend hose life.