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 ZW370-6 Wheel Loader Built for the Quarry
Wheel loaders are often the best solution for moving large volumes of materials around the site or loading materials into trucks. But the right wheel loader for aggregates use should offer a combination of specs and features that optimize daily operations, including cycle time, breakout force and bucket capacity.
Read MoreHITACHI 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…
Read MoreHITACHI 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…
Read MoreHitachi Introduces ZX210LC-6 HP Excavator in North America
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA) introduced its line of Hitachi-built excavators to the Americas with the ZX210LC-6 HP excavator, which will redefine power and speed while reducing fuel consumption, the company stated.
Read MoreHitachi Construction Machinery Americas Expands
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA) is launching the next chapter for the company in North America and Latin America. On March 1, HCMA officially began leading the Hitachi brand’s construction and mining equipment sales and service support efforts.
Read MoreABB, 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.
Read MoreHitachi 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…
Read MoreMartin Equipment Expands Hitachi Product Offering
Martin Equipment of Illinois expanded its existing Hitachi product lineup. In addition to Hitachi construction products, the industrial equipment dealer will now offer sales and support of Hitachi mining products at its five Illinois locations.
Read MoreHitachi Launches ZX Secure Service Plan
Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry, announced the new ZX Secure Service Plan for select construction excavators that will further support Hitachi customers by providing routine equipment maintenance by expert dealer service technicians at every 500-hour interval.
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