Hitachi ZX19-5 offers precision and reliability for Polish contractor

A Hitachi ZX19-5 mini excavator has been selected to complete a challenging utilities project in southern Poland. Contractor FHU Elkop’s decision to invest in the Zaxis-5 model is a significant one in its history, as its first-ever Hitachi machine. The excavator has proven to be the ideal choice owing to the confined space on site and the delicate nature of the work involved.

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Established in 2006 by owner Zbigniew Jedlina, Elkop was commissioned to remove old meters and install a new network of electric cables at a holiday camp near the village of Olza. Due to the high numbers of visitors to the site during the high season, an initiative to upgrade its provision of electricity meters was necessary.

Zbigniew was keen to identify a machine to help him complete the project on schedule, and alerted to the advantages of owning Hitachi machinery by an associate: “I made the decision based on positive feedback from one of my acquaintances, who recommended the reliability of the ZX19-5.”

He has also been impressed with the support from Tona, Hitachi’s authorised dealer in Poland. “The machine is performing to a high standard, and I have been hugely satisfied with the assistance from Tona. They really understood what I was looking for in a new excavator, and I receive fantastic support from them.”

A superb machine

The mini excavator has been designed to provide the ultimate in operator comfort and optimise performance in confined spaces. Safety is also upheld by the redesigned cab, which offers greater all-round visibility. On site, communication between the operator and his co-workers has been made easier due to the design of the ZX19-5’s front window. This can be fully opened as and when required.

The introduction of the ZX19-5 has pleased its operator, Andrzej Durczont, who says, “This is my first time in a Hitachi mini excavator, and I’ve been very impressed by how well it operates in tight spaces. Not only is the cab extremely spacious, but the visibility is excellent. Overall, the Hitachi mini excavator is performing really well, it is easy to manoeuvre and we can completely rely on it. It is a superb machine.”