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Fiat-hitachi EX220-5, EX220LC-5, EX230LC-5, EX230 H-5, EX230 LCH-5 Parts Catalog

If you’ve ever ordered a brake valve seal for a Hitachi excavator and gotten the wrong kit, you know the headache. That delay costs you a day of rental income or, if you’re in a shop, an angry customer staring at a dead machine. This Fiat-hitachi EX220-5, EX220LC-5, EX230LC-5, EX230 H-5, EX230 LCH-5 Parts Catalog is the exact document the factory uses to pull parts. 149 pages of exploded diagrams and part numbers. No aftermarket cross-reference guesswork.

Every time I see a tech order a “valve” without specifying “VALVE ; CONTROL (2/5)” or “VALVE ; BRAKE,” I know they’re about to get the wrong piece. This catalog breaks those assemblies down so you can point to the exact item on the page. Page numbers are stamped in the PDF—no need to flip through a paper binder that’s missing pages.

VALVE ; BRAKE – A Section You’ll Actually Use

The brake valve section is one of the most critical areas for any excavator that has seen hard use. Hydraulic swing brakes leak, travel brakes lose holding force, and the only way to get the right relief valve or piston is to have the part number in front of you. This catalog lists every component under MOTOR ; OIL (TRAVEL) and VALVE ; RELIEF as well. I’ve rebuilt swing drives on EX220-5s where the brake valve cartridge was superseded; the catalog shows the interchange codes (I, P, T, Y) so you know if a newer part replaces an old one.

If you’re working on an EX230 H-5, the brake valve assembly shares many parts with the EX230LC-5, but the pilot valve group (VALVE ; PILOT ( FRONT & SWING )) is different. The catalog flags those differences with machine serial number breaks.

7 Systems Covered – From Pump to Cylinder

You get the full breakdown:

• PUMP – device, unit, regulator, gear pump
• MOTOR ; OIL – swing and travel motors, brake valve, relief valve, servo piston
• VALVE – control valve in five pages, pilot valves (front/swing, travel), FC valve, slow-return valve, lock valve, holding valve
• CYLINDER – boom (R/L) with separate entries for STD/AUS and USA, arm cylinders, bucket cylinders, and river maintenance variants
• PARTS INDEX – numerical listing at the back

Each section uses the same factory symbols: W for field modification, D for assembly-only replacement, K for service kit availability. Knowing those codes saves you from ordering a part you can’t install without a machine shop.

Does This Catalog Cover the EX230LC-5 and EX230 LCH-5?

Yes. As stated in the original preface, EX230LC-5 is the North American (USA, Canada) designation for the EX220LC-5. The catalog covers both, plus the EX230 H-5 and EX230 LCH-5. Serial number 001001 and up. If you have an earlier machine, check the applicability column—it lists exact machine numbers for each part. The “H” prefix in the applicability indicates the component’s serial number stamped on its nameplate.

I’ve had guys ask me if a boom cylinder seal from an EX220-5 fits an EX230 LCH-5. The answer is in the CYL. ; BOOM (R) [USA] page. You’ll see the same part number listed under both models if it’s interchangeable. No guessing.

3 Reasons to Choose an OEM Parts Catalog Over Aftermarket

First, aftermarket cross-reference databases often merge multiple OEM supersessions into one line. That gets you a part that “fits” but might be a different material or dimension. The factory catalog gives you the original part number, the superseded number, and the interchange code (I, P, T, Y). Second, aftermarket catalogs almost never include the service codes (W, D, K, R, S, OP, OS, US). Those codes tell you if a part needs local machining or comes only as a kit. Third, the parts index at the back lets you look up any number in seconds. This catalog has a full numerical index.

For an automotive context, Automotive Industry Overview might seem unrelated, but the same principle applies: factory documentation eliminates the failure points introduced by third-party aggregators. Automotive Industry Overview. If you want parts that actually fit, use the catalog the line workers used.

Using the Parts Index – Find Any Number in Seconds

The PARTS INDEX section (last pages) lists every part number in the catalog in numerical order. If you have a stamped number off a worn pump gear, flip to the index, find the page, and see the illustration. That’s how I tracked down a regulator piston for a pump on an EX220LC-5 that had been rebuilt twice with the wrong shims. The index showed the correct part number and the “R” code (shim quantity varies per machine). One call to the dealer with that number, and the right shim pack was on the truck.

Don’t rely on memory or a grease-stained sticky note. Use the index.

Is this catalog the same as a service manual?

No. This is a parts catalog only. It shows exploded views and part numbers, but does not contain torque specs or assembly procedures. For repair instructions, you need the separate service manual.

What models are covered on page 1?

EX220-5, EX220LC-5, EX230LC-5, EX230 H-5, and EX230 LCH-5. Serial number 001001 and up. The cover page lists all five. The catalog also notes that EX230LC-5 is the North American name for the EX220LC-5; the parts are identical. If you have a machine with a different serial range, check the applicability column – some parts change after a certain number.

Related manuals you might need alongside this catalog: HITACHI EX220-5 EX230-5 Parts Catalog, Fiat-hitachi 850-3, 850LC-3, 870H-3, 870LCH-3 Parts Catalog, and Fiat-hitachi ZX50U-2 Parts Catalog – 120 Pages of OEM Specs.

Stop ordering the wrong brake valve for your EX230 H-5. Access the Factory Manual and get the right part number the first time.