Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) hosted a celebratory awards dinner for members of its European dealer network in London on 10 October. The theme for the occasion was “Customer trust”, in recognition of the manufacturer’s shared aim with its dealers to become a true solutions provider. A total of 11 awards were presented during…

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK donated 21 “ride-on toy mini diggers” to local schools, to encourage youngsters excited about the construction industry and deliver on our commitment to the South Tyneside Pledge. HCMUK signed up to the Pledge last year – and as part of their commitment, the company organised the donation of the 21 ride-on…

As the demand for alternatively-fuelled construction machinery continues to grow, Hitachi has revealed two new zero-emission excavators: the ZX55U-6EB and the ZX85-6EB. Battery-Powered and Efficient These models are both battery-operated to contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. With customer needs in mind, these compact Zaxis excavators have been designed to operate with lower…

Hitachi’s range of  Zaxis-6 mini excavators has been updated with several new features. The new models, from the ZX10U-6 to the ZX65USB-6, comply with the latest harmonised standards for machinery and improve safety for operators. Aside from placing a high priority on safety, the latest upgrades also cater to operator comfort within the cab, in…

Malcolm Harrison have a whole series of Hitachi ZX33U-6 mini diggers going through their Prees Plant sale on Saturday November 4th in Shropshire. There’s viewing on the Thursday and Friday before and bidding can be carried out online. There’s more than 70 items of plant going under the hammer that day, well worth a look…

PJ Towey Construction Ltd, a loyal customer of Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.  The Nottingham-based company specialises in groundworks and civil engineering services for small to large-scale contracts. It has been working with HCMUK for over 36 years, investing in a huge range of quality machinery for its varied…

Hitachi Construction Machinery has introduced a five-tonne battery-powered excavator. Zero emissions As well as zero exhaust emissions, the first Hitachi-branded model in this class delivers lower noise levels, enhanced efficiency, exceptional performance in confined spaces, and fewer maintenance requirements and less downtime than conventional models. The new ZX55U-6EB operates with exceptional manoeuvrability in confined spaces,…