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IHI 55VX-3 Mini ExcavatorMini Excavator
Mini Excavators

VX Series: 55VX-3 Mini Excavator

The energy saving 5-ton 55VX-3 mini excavator incoporates advanced hydraulics with exceeding power.

  • Operating weight of 12,498 lbs.
  • 12'5" digging depth
  • 37.1 hp water cooled diesel engine
  • Bucket breakout force of 10,850 lbs.
  • Variable displacement piston pump
  • 2-speed travel
  • Auxiliary hydraulics standard
  • Hydraulic pilot controls
  • Standard with A-F quick change valve
  • Optional 3rd hydraulic line
  • Bridgestone "tough tracks" rubber tracks
  • Steel tracks optional
  • Backfill blade standard

The newly redesigned 55VX-3 is an 12,498 lb zero tail swing mini excavatort with a digging depth of 12’5” and a digging force of 10,850 lbs. All hydraulic and travel controls have been moved to the hand fitted short joystick levers allowing a more comfortable and spacious operator's cockpit.  Standard equipment include a Yanmar 37.1 HP engine, 4 post canopy, Bridgestone Tough Tracks (with an 2 year/1,500 hour warranty), auxiliary hydraulic piping, pattern change valve, suspension seat, arm rest, and backfill blade. This unit can also be ordered with air conditioning.

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Newly Designed Operator's Space
55VX Cockpit

The 55VX-3 operator's station includes such features as a newly designed monitor, a 2 speed travel switch located on the backfill blade lever, and the auxiliary hydraulics switch.  All are located on the hand fitted short joystick levers allowing  comfortable and spacious legroom.

EPA Interim Tier 4 Compliant
Engine
The 55VX-3  Yanmar 4TNV88 eninge is compliant for EC Stage IIIA and EPA Interim Tier4
Ensuring Safety 

A master locking system has been adopted.  When the gate lock lever

is pulled up, all lever actions like boom, arm, bucket, swing, boom swing,

dozer and travel are inoperative.

Options for more auxiliary hydraulic lines

3rd hyd. line
A thrid auxiliary line (optional) offers versatility for hydraulic attachments, as well as,  a hold button that allows constant and continual flow, and a flow selector  allowing flow volume.
  • Auger
  • Hammer
  • Thumb
  • Special Buckets
  • Compactor
  • Quick Coupler
  • Hand Held Tools
  • Cemetary Bucket
  • Concrete Crusher
  • Rip-N-Pin
A 17'11"
B 5'8"
C 8'2"
D 6'6"
E 2'1"
F 8'4""
G 1'3"
H 1'4"
I 6'6"
J 3'5"
K 4'0"
L 6"
M 2'
N 8"
O 3"
P 3'3"
A Max Digging Radius 20'3"
B Max Digging Depth 12'5"
C Max Digging Height 19'4"
D Max Dumping Height 13'10"
E Max Vertical Digging Depth 9'11""
F Min Front Turning Radius 7'5"
  At Right Boom Swing 6'1"
  Digging Force 10,850 lbs
Basic Specifications
Canopy Cabin/4post
Bucket Capacity 5.7 cu. Ft.
Operating Weight 12,498 lbs./12,145 lbs.
Transports Weight 11,700 lbs./11,347 lbs.
Hydraulic Equipment
Pumps 1
Type-Piston/Gear 1 Piston
Total Flow 32.8 gpm
Operating Pressure 3,550 psi
Auxilliary Flow 17.2 gpm
Engine
Model Yanmar 4TNV88
Horsepower 37.1 @ 2,300 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 gals
Dimensions
Length 17'11"
Width 6'6"
Height 8'4"
Features
Travel Speed L/H 1.6/3.0 mph
Ground Pressure 4.1 psi
Swing Speed 9.0 rpm
Swing Angle L50°/R90°