Hitachi rolls out new excavators at bauma China

Hitachi has unveiled a new range of hydraulic excavators at bauma China 2014. High performance, productivity and durability are claimed. The models on show range from the powerful 69tonne ZX690LCH-5A to the 16.8tonne ZX170LC-5A.
November 27, 2014 Read time: 1 min
Hitachi’s new quarry-sized excavator offers high performance and productivity

233 Hitachi has unveiled a new range of hydraulic excavators at bauma China 2014. High performance, productivity and durability are claimed. The models on show range from the powerful 69tonne ZX690LCH-5A to the 16.8tonne ZX170LC-5A. The other two models on show were the 34.1tonne ZX360K-5G and the 20.3tonne ZX200-5G. The ZX690LCH-5A is a heavy duty machine suited to quarry applications for truck loading for example, with power from a 345kW diesel and wielding a 4m3 bucket. The ZX360K-5G can be used in earthmoving and quarrying and features a 1.6m3 bucket, while its engine is rated at 184kW. The ZX200-5G is aimed at a popular size class used in a wide array of applications, with power from a 125kW diesel and featuring a 0.91m3 bucket. The ZX170LC-5A has a 79kW diesel and a 0.7m3 bucket and is a highly versatile machine to suit an array of applications.

Earthmoving & soil compaction

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • New milling machine advances
    June 15, 2020
    Two of the leaders in the milling machine market are now offering upgraded planers
    Read More
  • Caterpillar’s versatile, short tailswing excavator
    March 9, 2016
    Caterpillar claims that its new 25tonne compact radius excavator offers increased performance and capabilities over the firm’s earlier model in this class. The 325F is powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT engine rated at 120kW and which meets the Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions requirements while the excavator also benefits from an upgraded hydraulic system. The machine has a full-size, ROPS-equipped cab said to offer safety and comfort, as well as good all-round visibility. The machine is available with technolo
    Read More
  • Hybrid excavator offers 20% fuel saving and cut in CO2
    January 6, 2017
    Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is evaluating demand for its ZH200 Hybrid excavator in Europe. The 20 tonne excavator, which is already sold in Japan, uses a hydraulic/electric swing motor to generate electrical power under braking, which is stored in a capacitor alongside the machine’s cooling pack. The electrical power is used to boost slew speed and also feeds a secondary hydraulic motor, to assist the diesel engine when there is a demand for hydraulic power.
    Read More
  • Hybrid excavator offers 20% fuel saving and cut in CO2
    April 17, 2012
    Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is evaluating demand for its ZH200 Hybrid excavator in Europe. The 20 tonne excavator, which is already sold in Japan, uses a hydraulic/electric swing motor to generate electrical power under braking, which is stored in a capacitor alongside the machine’s cooling pack. The electrical power is used to boost slew speed and also feeds a secondary hydraulic motor, to assist the diesel engine when there is a demand for hydraulic power.
    Read More

Highlighted Content