Tue April 17, 2012
Hitachi Introduces Zaxis 180LC-5
New to the North American market, the ZX180LC-5 is specifically designed to appeal to small local contractors, water and sewer contractors and those who dig basements and pools. The ZX180LC-5 is slightly bigger than the new 160LC-5, yet has a unique boom/arm configuration for greater lift capacity and a wider undercarriage for more stability....
Fri August 26, 2011
More Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 Excavators Debut
The second group of new ZX Dash-5 excavators has been released by Hitachi. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX870LC-5 models replace the predecessor ZX450LC-3, ZX650LC-3, and ZX850LC-3 units. These new Dash-5 excavators are more productive, according to the manufacturer....
Wed August 10, 2011
Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 Excavators Debut
Hitachi’s ZX290LC-5 and the ZX870LC-5 represent the first two waves of Dash-5 excavators to roll out in 2011. The ZX250LC-5, ZX290LC-5, and ZX350LC-5 will be the first to arrive at dealers. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX850LC-5 will launch later this summer....
Wed August 10, 2011
Hitachi ZX-5 Excavators Use Isuzu Engines With EGR Technology to Meet Interim Tier IV Regulations
The new series of Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 excavators feature Isuzu engines with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and exhaust filters consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter to meet the 2011 EPA Interim Tier IV (IT4)/EU Stage IIIB emissions regulations mandated for 174- to 750-hp (129 to 559 kW) diesel engines....
Fri February 04, 2011
Naples, Fla.’s Jensen Underground Utilities Digs Hitachi Equipment
Kevin Jensen is one smart contractor. He’s a member of NUCA, and his company, Jensen Underground Utilities, Inc., holds a number of different contractor licenses, including fire sprinkler and fire protection as well as underground utilities and excavating....
Mon November 16, 2009
Hitachi Makes Productivity-Related Improvements to EX1200-6
The Hitachi EX1200-6 is equally at home in quarries, mines, and mass-excavation projects. In addition to the change to a Tier-II engine, a number of productivity-related improvements enhance this model’s performance in the field, according to the manufacturer....
Fri October 09, 2009
Hitachi’s Zaxis 50U-3 Keeps Its Tail Close to the Tracks
The Hitachi Zaxis 50U-3 is one of three compact models to be upgraded to the Dash-3 series. The ZX50U-3 has always been popular with contractors as it is nimble, powerful, and designed to keep its tail close to its tracks rather than bashing into fences or walls....
Wed July 01, 2009
Hitachis Bolsters Gustafson With Sustainable Harvesting
Gustafson Logging of Astoria, Ore., cuts timber in northwest Orgeon’s coast range, primarily for commercially owned timberlands. “We’re a family-owned business,” said Mark Gustafson, co-owner of Gustafson Logging....
Sat May 16, 2009
Coast Range Construction Taps Hitachi Iron in Alaska Job
Located at the southernmost end of the Alaskan Highway, the picturesque town of Homer attracts adventure seekers, independent types, and colorful nicknames like “Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea,” “Halibut Capital of the World,” and “End of The Road.” The last was bestowed by famed storyteller and Motel 6 spokesman Tom Bodett, who once made the small town his home....
Sun February 01, 2009
Zaxis 850LC-3 Excavates Quarries, Heavy Construction Jobs
The ZX850LC-3, packing many of the larger EX1200’s engineering characteristics, is suited for quarries, demolition, and heavy construction jobs. The pairing of Isuzu’s Tier-III-certified 532-net-peak-hp (397 kW) AH-6WG1XYSA-03 engine with Hitachi’s HIOS III hydraulic system has increased engine output as well as the bucket and arm digging forces....
