Hitachi Remanufactured component reduces downtime in Finnish quarry
A leading rock-crushing contractor in Finland has taken advantage of the Hitachi Remanufactured components programme for the replacement of a key component on its ZX470LCH-5. Kone-Kostamo Oy (video) only operates one brand of excavator, as it prefers to...
Farbu & Gausen AS looks to the future with new Hitachi ZX300LC-7
Norway’s first two Hitachi ZX300LC-7 excavators have been delivered to Inderøy-based construction company Farbu & Gausen AS by the country’s national Hitachi dealer, Nasta AS. The machines were transported from Larvik (in the south of Norway) in ...
Cab comfort is a big hit with the UK’s first Zaxis-7 operators
The first machines from the new generation of Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavators have arrived in England and been delivered to DMJ Drainage (DMJ), one of the UK’s leading land drainage contractors. The first assignment for the two ZX300LC-7 medium excavators (...
Why the future of compact equipment is electrifying
Driven by environmental and efficiency concerns, the demand for electric construction equipment in Europe is increasing. This is particularly true for compact equipment, which is often utilised in heavily populated urban environments. Although diesel engi...
You’re in control with Hitachi Zaxis-7
Hitachi puts owners and operators in complete control with the next generation of Zaxis-7 large excavators. The new ZX490LCH-7, ZX530LCH-7, ZX690LCH-7 and ZX890LCH-7 Stage-V compliant models have an industry-leading cab with first-class comfort and safety...
Seven decades of Hitachi innovation
2020 marks a very special year for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM), as it marks seven decades since the start of full-scale production of its iconic excavators. Ever since the first mechanical excavator – the U05 – was developed by Hita...
Hitachi: Spotlight on rental equipment
Spotlight on rental equipment They can save money by using rental services and have access to modern and technologically advanced equipment. It also provides flexibility and implies less capital expenditure.The rental industry is growing in the European c...
Hitachi EX1200-7 is the leader in availability and productivity for E. Hartikainen
One of the largest private mining and earthmoving companies in Finland, E. Hartikainen Oy, has added the latest generation of Hitachi mining excavator to its expanding fleet. The EX1200-7 was unveiled as a new model at Bauma in April 2019 and the same dis...
Hitachi buckets make impact in Norwegian market
Hitachi buckets and quick couplers, specifically designed for the company’s ZW wheel loader range, are rising in popularity in the competitive Norwegian market. This development is supported by the Hitachi buy-back scheme for wheel loaders, and has been...
Hitachi: Spotlight on TRIAS technology
Equipment manufacturers have been driven to produce machines capable of less fuel consumption largely to help contractors be more profitable in their activities, and to reduce their environmental impact. While some manufacturers have responded to the need...
Dutch contractor takes delivery of first two Zaxis-7 medium excavators
The first Hitachi Zaxis-7 medium excavators in The Netherlands have been successfully delivered to Grondverzetbedrijf Oosterveld BV (video), based in Bornerbroek in the east of the country. The ZX350LC-7 arrived in May and was followed in September by ...
Hitachi expands distribution network in Italy
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is expanding its distribution network in Italy to have a closer connection to customers. Effective as of 1 December, the new structure will enable the manufacturer to offer quicker and more efficient suppo...
Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator aids conservation in the Danube
One of the first Hitachi ZX300-7 excavators in Austria is working on an important aquatic conservation project on the River Danube. Owned by family-run company, GLS Bau und Montage GmbH, the new medium excavator is one of several construction machines c...
API telematics: why data is king in construction
The use of telematics systems in the construction industry is invaluable – the data provided enables contractors to make savings on fuel consumption, to plan work more efficiently, to schedule preventative maintenance effectively to ensure high availabi...
Hitachi rental fleet prepares for Alpine World Ski Championships
A substantial fleet of Hitachi excavators and wheel loaders have been involved in extensive construction and renovation work to prepare for the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The event in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, is expected to be broadcast t...
Laying the foundation for change
When Sigrid Haugen steps out of the cab of her Hitachi excavator, she sometimes sees people doing a double-take in surprise. However, Sigrid and her colleague, Mona Seljeset, are among the growing number of women working in the construction industry as mi...
Introducing HCME’s new President and Chairman of the Management Board
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Takaharu Ikeda as its new President and Chairman of the Management Board as of 1 April 2021. His previous role was Vice President and Executive Officer, and Pre...
Take control with Hitachi ZW-7 wheel loaders
Hitachi is proud to introduce its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader, the first model from its next generation. The ZW220-7 has been designed to put operators in complete control of their workspace, with industry-leading safety features and unrivalled c...
