Hitachi unveils ZX870LCH-5 excavator at bauma

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will release the ZX870LCH-5 large excavator at Bauma. It has been designed to operate on the most demanding job sites, such as large-scale construction projects and in busy quarries. Hitachi engineers consulted the feedback of owners and operators of Hitachi construction machinery all over Europe, in order to manufacture a new model that could deliver high productivity, balanced with sustainability, as well as durability, comfort and safety, and easy maintenance.

The new ZX870LCH-5 incorporates the HIOS IIIB hydraulic system, which allows for faster operation with lower fuel consumption, and increased front speed. It has increased productivity by 6% in H/P mode (compared to the previous Zaxis model). Swing torque has also increased by 9% and the speed of light-load operations such as grading has also improved, thanks to a larger volume of hydraulic flow.

Due to the latest EU regulations on emissions standards, sustainability is another key concern for owners. The ZX870LCH-5 has a powerful Stage IIIB-compliant engine that delivers higher productivity with greater fuel efficiency. It also incorporates a muffler filter, which helps to reduce emissions by capturing air pollutants. The auto shutdown and auto idler features enhance fuel consumption and reduce noise, exhaust emissions and CO2.