Hitachi Introduces New Compact, Swing Boom Excavator

The swing boom enables parallel digging to walls, guard rails, and foundations, making it ideal for excavation and utility work.

The Zaxis 85USB-3 excavator is a compact ultra-short from Hitachi that is the perfect size for all kinds of jobs including landscaping, light residential, urban renewal, and underground utilities

Not too big and not too small, the ZX85USB-3 delivers all the power, smoothness, precision, and ease of operation owners and operators expect from the larger Hitachi excavators — in an easy-to-maneuver package, according to the manufacturer. The unit lets the operator focus on the “business end” of production and worry less about what’s behind. And it reduces the potential for damage to the surrounding area or to the machine itself. Getting closer to the action also eliminates the need for a lot of hand work.

The unit can be fitted with steel shoes or with rubber pads or rubber crawler belts. The new shape of the backfill blade provides better crowding performance, additional machine stability, and is easier to see by the operator. The swing boom enables parallel digging to walls, guard rails, and foundations, making it ideal for excavation and utility work, according to the manufacturer.

Scalpel-Like Precision With Less Effort

At the heart of this new excavator is the match of the turbo-charged Isuzu 4LE2X engine and Hitachi’s own HIOS III hydraulic system. The Isuzu Interim Tier-IV-certified engine works well at high altitudes without sacrificing performance. Regenerative flow on the boom, stick and bucket cylinders result in faster down movements, extremely fine control, and multitasking.

Spacious, Comfortable Cab

The special shape of the ZX85USB-3 cab accommodates the path of the swing boom without sacrificing comfort or convenience. The cab also features a deluxe suspension cloth seat, advanced multilingual LCD monitor, slide-open front glass, generous leg room, short-throw/low-effort controls, and tinted, transparent roof window.

Lower Fuel Consumption, More Torque

Two engine modes can be selected to match engine rpm to the operating conditions and application. The E (economy) mode for light-duty work reduces fuel consumption from eight to twelve percent, by lowering engine speed — without sacrificing productivity. It also reduces noise levels.

The P (standard) mode provides a balance of power and fuel economy for most tasks. It controls the engine speed from slow idle to fast idle in response to the position of the engine speed dial.

For more information, visit www.hitachiconstruction.com.

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