Hitachi five-tonne battery-powered excavator on display at Bauma

• Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV introduces the ZX55U-6EB, a five-tonne battery-powered excavator, at Bauma.

• The ZX55U-6EB offers zero exhaust emissions, lower noise levels, enhanced efficiency, and reduced maintenance compared to conventional models.

• The excavator maintains high performance and manoeuvrability in confined spaces, suitable for urban construction, residential building, and waste material handling.

• Customers can choose between battery-powered operation with 39kWh lithium-ion batteries or wired operation from a CEE 400VAC 3-phase power source.

• The ZX55U-6EB features remote monitoring of the electric drive system, reduced external sound levels, and enhanced safety with a rear camera.

• Hitachi plans to expand its battery-powered product line-up in Europe, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable solutions.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is meeting the growing need for emission-free equipment and strengthening its commitment to the creation of a sustainable future with the ZX55U-6EB five-tonne battery-powered excavator. As well as zero exhaust emissions, the first Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) branded model in this class delivers lower noise levels, enhanced efficiency, exceptional performance in confined spaces, and fewer maintenance requirements and less downtime than conventional models.

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The new ZX55U-6EB operates with exceptional manoeuvrability in confined spaces, as it has inherited the short tail swing of the diesel-powered ZX55U-6 model. It also provides equally high levels of performance. Customers will be able to work on a broad range of projects with the ZX55U-6EB, including urban construction sites, residential building and waste material handling projects – wherever the environment is a priority.

Meeting customer needs

Customers can choose between battery-powered operation, using 39kWh lithium-ion batteries, and wired operation, which allows the machine to work while charging from a CEE 400VAC 3-phase power source. Utilising both methods ensures operators can use the ZX55U-6EB to work productively and continuously throughout their working day, while enjoying the comfortable cab with air conditioning as standard.

Owners can expect reduced maintenance costs and downtime, compared to diesel-powered excavators. The status of the electric drive system, including battery level and motor load factor, can be monitored remotely. Reduced external sound levels (91dB) allow for greater flexibility for working times and options. Safety is enhanced by the rear camera to monitor the secure connection of the cable during wired operation.

Developing sustainable innovations

The ZX55U-6EB is the first of its kind to be produced by HCM. Further underlining its commitments to delivering sustainable solutions, the manufacturer intends to expand its battery-powered products line-up in Europe in the future.

“We are delighted to showcase this battery-powered model at Bauma,” says HCME Product Manager Norihiko Kinugawa. “We are working hard to meet the growing demand for zero-emission equipment and listening carefully to our customers’ requirements for improved safety, increased productivity and reduced life-cycle costs.”