The Best of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023

Rock Products’ Spring Product Roundup Focuses On The Equipment, Technology And Services Displayed At North America’s Largest Trade Show. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Look for additional reports featuring equipment and technology seen at ConExpo-Con/Agg in upcoming issues of Rock Products. – Ed. After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions…

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HITACHI ZX890LC-6 EXCAVATOR EXCELS IN THE QUARRY

Larger excavators are increasing in popularity as the focus turns to cost per ton. The 186,070- to 192,464-lb (84,400- to 87,300-kg) Hitachi ZX890LC-6 fills this need for a larger excavator to optimize production and offers the advanced technology you need to manage operations. Over the past decade, the typical size of excavators used in quarries has continued to grow as…

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HITACHI ZW370-6 BUILT FOR THE QUARRY

With an operating weight of 73,789 lb (33,470 kg) and a bucket capacity of 7.3 yd3 (5.6m3), the Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loader is a nimble machine, capable of feeding crushers or screeners, stockpiling, loading and handling a variety of other tasks in the quarry. Designed to handle heavy rock material, the ZW370-6 offers a breakout force of 51,931 lbf (231…

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ABB, Hitachi Tout High-Powered Battery Technology

ABB and Hitachi Construction Machinery have signed a collaboration agreement to develop an electric rigid dump truck with a customized on-board energy storage system. Using ABB’s innovative battery technology will enable trucks to transform from diesel to full electric operation. The electric vehicle draws the power needed from the overhead catenary while simultaneously charging the on-board energy storage system. 

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Hitachi Unveils ZXLink Connectivity at No Additional Charge

Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Co., announced that customers will no longer need to renew their ZXLink connectivity service subscription. Plus, customers can enable ZXLink on compatible machines at no additional charge. Once customers enable ZXLink, they can select to automatically activate it on future compatible models to further streamline fleet…

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