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Hitachi Construction Machinery
Australia’s (HCA) new Zaxis 5 mini
excavator range, which includes the
ZX33U-5, ZX38U-5, ZX48U-5, ZX55U-5,
and ZX65USB-5 delivers a new level of
precision, power and productivity, the
company said.
The new Zaxis 5 range boasts Hitachi’s
compact swing radius and precise
movement which allows smooth, quick and
responsive controllability.
Factory standard hose rupture valves
have been integrated in all mini excavator
models and the new minis boast a
strengthened frame structure, designed
for enhanced safety and greater machine
durability.
Hitachi said productivity has increased
by an average of 2.75% across four of the
new models, however an 11.5% reduction
in fuel consumption also exists within
these respective models.
Power mode and eco-mode have been
incorporated into the new mini excavators,
optimised for performance and improved
fuel efficiency. By selecting the eco-
mode, operators have the added benefit
New Zaxis 5 mini excavator range
of increasing fuel
efficiency by reducing
the speed of the front
attachment, and
maintaining a similar
level of performance
to that experienced
in power modes of
conventional models.
A new energy
efficient engine has
led to a reduction in
both fuel consumption
and noise levels by
suppressing excessive
engine RPM’s during
light operations. Auto
idle comes standard,
preventing unnecessary
fuel consumption and
exhaust gas emissions when idling.
The intelligent transmission system
automatically shifts between high and
low according to load, particularly when
moving from a flat surface to a slope
where the transmission shifts to low for
smooth climbing. Travel speeds can also
be switched during blade operations. In
addition, the distance between the blade
and bucket has been reduced to enhance
front blade operations, such as asphalt
removal.
For more contact: 02 9780 6906 or visit:
www.hcma.com.au
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Part of the new Zaxis 5 mini excavator range