Three new special application machines have been developed to maximise efficiency, uptime and safety on heavy-duty and demolition projects. Improved performance and safety The ZX390TC-7 tool-carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger working tools and can be used for secondary demolition works. The two multi-carrier models – ZX400MC-7 and ZX600MC-7 – are…

Using the company’s new mixed fleet telematics system CTFleetlink, HCMUK has helped a customer recover machinery that was reported stolen on Monday 9th January. The machine was fitted with a CTFleetlink® tracking device, which provided data to Hitachi Construction UK via the online portal and observed by a remote support team to monitor the machine’s…

As sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons rugby club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK have teamed up with Synergy Hire to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Started by former player for the Falcons, and Motor Neuron Disease sufferer Doddie Weir, who sadly lost his battle with the disease late last year.  The My Name’5…

As new digital technologies emerge they present new challenges for products’ safety, including safe connectivity, autonomy, and data dependency. To tackle this, an agreement on a new Machinery Regulation has been reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. This adapts the rules of the existing Machinery Directive to address emerging…

To meet the growing demand for 40-tonne-class machines in Europe, capable of boosting productivity and efficiency on heavy duty applications and demolition job sites, Hitachi has launched the ZX390TC-7. Based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard excavator, with Zaxis-7 technology and Stage V-compliant engine, the new tool carrier model has been specially adapted to work with…

In response to the growing need for versatile equipment to work in narrow spaces or restrictive areas, Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched its smallest wheeled excavator, the ZX95W-7. Compact, agile, and with impressive lifting capacity, it is an ideal solution for urban job sites. Like all Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavators, the newcomer to the range…

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCM UK) Ltd has announces its strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK. Under the agreement, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK will be the exclusive partner for the provision of finance for HCM UK equipment in the UK and Republic of Ireland, under the brand name of ZAXIS Finance. Reflecting…

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) held a dedicated awards evening in an exclusive venue overlooking the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium. The aim of the inaugural event was not only to commemorate the successes of its dealer network, but also to honour those who are helping to build a…

Civil engineering contractor M.V. Kelly has purchased its 2,000th excavator from Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK). Specialising in housebuilding and groundworks, M.V. Kelly also engages in larger civil engineering excavations and more precise road and sewer projects. Thanks to the versatility of the ZX300-7 medium excavator and the precision provided by Leica GPS machine control,…

To meet the growing demand for 40-tonne-class machines in Europe, capable of boosting productivity and efficiency on heavy duty applications and demolition job sites, Hitachi presents the ZX390TC-7. Based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard excavator, with Zaxis-7 technology and Stage V-compliant engine, the new tool carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger…

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has expanded its range of wheeled excavators with the addition of a new short-tail model. The ZX135W-7 has a compact 360-degree swing radius (1,740mm to the rear and 1,750mm at the front) for exceptional performance in confined areas. This makes it an ideal solution for urban job sites, and…

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,…

BCL Groundworks Operations Director Gary Caddick has demonstrated remarkable loyalty in using Hitachi construction machinery throughout his career. Working for a family business up to the launch of his own company in 2009, his love of EX and Zaxis excavators started with an EX135 in 1998. Since then, he has purchased every generation of Hitachi…

The new Hitachi ZX220W-7 wheeled excavator has an extensive range of features designed to help control operator profitability, comfort, safety and uptime. This versatile model, the largest in the Hitachi wheeled excavator range, also benefits from impressive fuel economy from the Stage V-compliant machine. Its unique and HIOS III hydraulic system achieves higher levels of…

Hitachi Construction Machinery has been operating in Europe for 50 years from this year. To commemorate this important milestone, the company is celebrating its success over five decades together with its dealers and customers. A variety of events are scheduled throughout 2022 and promotional materials will be published to mark the company’s golden anniversary, including…

Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched a new software development to assist customers and their dealers in the remote monitoring of Hitachi equipment. To build upon the manufacturer’s ConSite remote monitoring solution, the latest innovation, ConSite Air, provides an option to update software and access diagnostics remotely. OTA Updates Remote software updates can be carried out…

Expanding its range of connected machinery, Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCME) is now offering its Zaxis-7 excavators ranging from 10 to 50 tonnes with factory-fitted 2D and 3D machine control solutions from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon. Enhanced efficiency and easy to use As the solutions are installed in the Hitachi factory in Amsterdam, customers will…

Hitachi has launched a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range. The ZW310-7 comes with powerful performance, low total cost of ownership and exceptional efficiency. Safety Systems To protect the operator and machine from potential hazards, it allows a superior view from all angles – especially with the visibility to the rear…

Construction materials group, Breedon has invested in two new Hitachi large excavators for its Cloud Hill and Dowlow quarries in Derbyshire. The two ZX890LCR-7s were selected due to the excellent cost of ownership of the company’s first Hitachi machine (a ZX890LCR-6) purchased two years previously with a 19,000-hour, five-year service contract. Supplied by Hitachi Construction…

Hitachi has unveiled the ZW180-7, a smaller 7th generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range, which has been designed to appeal to both owners and operators. With industry-leading safety features and improved comfort in the cab, operators feel in control of their workspace. Owners benefit from the new model’s exceptional efficiency and maximum…