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John Deere 160 P-Tier vs Hitachi ZX160LC-7H
Published specs and dimensions of two mid excavators side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The John Deere 160 P-Tier is 121 lb (55 kg) lighter, 4 in (100 mm) wider and 3 in (80 mm) taller than the Hitachi ZX160LC-7H.
Both list the same overall length.
- Net power: 90 kW / 121 hp (John Deere 160 P-Tier) vs 98.6 kW / 132 hp (Hitachi ZX160LC-7H); Hitachi ZX160LC-7H is higher.
- Shoe / track width: 700 mm / 27.6 in (John Deere 160 P-Tier) vs 600 mm / 23.6 in (Hitachi ZX160LC-7H); John Deere 160 P-Tier is higher.
- Ground pressure: 35 kPa / 5.08 psi (John Deere 160 P-Tier) vs 43 kPa / 6.24 psi (Hitachi ZX160LC-7H); Hitachi ZX160LC-7H is higher.
- Displacement: 4.5 L / 275 cu in (John Deere 160 P-Tier) vs 4.571 L / 279 cu in (Hitachi ZX160LC-7H); Hitachi ZX160LC-7H is higher.
- Pump / aux flow: 382 L/min / 101 gpm (John Deere 160 P-Tier) vs 380 L/min / 100 gpm (Hitachi ZX160LC-7H); John Deere 160 P-Tier is higher.
- System / relief pressure: 34.3 MPa / 4,980 psi (John Deere 160 P-Tier) vs 34.3 MPa / 4,975 psi (Hitachi ZX160LC-7H); John Deere 160 P-Tier is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
John Deere 160 P-Tier specs Hitachi ZX160LC-7H specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: John Deere 160 P-Tier Trailer fit: Hitachi ZX160LC-7H
Side-by-side specs
Use the Metric / Imperial switch at the top to change units. Highlighted rows differ.
| Spec | John Deere 160 P-Tier | Hitachi ZX160LC-7H |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 17,945 kg | 18,000 kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | ≈ 8,650 mm | 8,650 mm |
| Overall width | ≈ 2,690 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Overall height | ≈ 3,110 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Transport height | Not captured | 3,150 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | ≈ 1,990 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Track length on ground | ≈ 3,100 mm | 3,100 mm |
| Track length (overall) | ≈ 3,920 mm | 3,920 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 700 mm | 600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 470 mm | 470 mm |
| Tail swing radius | ≈ 2,550 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Crawler (steel tracks) | Crawler (steel tracks) |
| Track rollers / shoes per side | 7 | 7 track rollers, 2 carrier rollers, 43 shoes per side |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 35 kPa | 43 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | John Deere PowerTech PWS 4.5L | Yanmar 4TN107 |
| Net power | 90 kW | 98.6 kW |
| Gross power | Not captured | 101.3 kW |
| Displacement | 4.5 L | 4.571 L |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpm | 1,900 rpm |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 382 L/min | 380 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 34.3 MPa | 34.3 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Max digging depth | ≈ 6,490 mm | 6,490 mm |
| Max reach (at ground) | ≈ 9,160 mm | 9,160 mm |
| Dump height / clearance | ≈ 6,400 mm | 6,400 mm |
| Breakout / digging force | 112 kN | 112 kN |
| Max travel speed | 5.3 km/h | 5.3 km/h |
Configurations.
John Deere 160 P-Tier: 3.10 m arm, 700 mm triple semi-grouser shoes, 3200 kg counterweight, 0.60 m³ GP bucket (operating-weight configuration); EPA Final Tier 4.
Hitachi ZX160LC-7H: Monoblock boom, 3.08 m arm, 600 mm triple-grouser shoes, 0.52 m³ bucket, 3,050 kg counterweight; EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V