Hitachi develops enhanced boom, arm for excavator line-up

Hitachi said it is developing an enhanced boom and arm for its ultra-large hydraulic excavator range with boosted durability that can extend service life*1 by 1.5 times previous models, and is now testing its durability at a Rio Tinto site in Australia. The OEM recently said that it has improved durability by expanding the applicability of steel castings to the…

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Hitachi, First Quantum build zero-emission partnership

Hitachi Construction Machinery has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with First Quantum Minerals for the advancement of a zero-emission partnership and development of sustainable solutions at the latter’s Zambia operations. A proof of concept is planned for implementation as part of the LOI, with Hitachi supplying the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks fitted with an…

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