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Hitachi Buy Back!

February 19, 2020 Fred AnthonyHitachi

A UK-based operational contract management and plant hire services company has purchased two ZW310-6 wheel loaders for quarrying and bulk handling projects. Both models were supplied to MJ Hickey Plant Hire and Contracts Ltd with a buy-back option from Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV. The first ZW310-6, was fitted with 4.5m³ general purpose bucket, was delivered in 2018 and is working in one of England’s largest limestone quarries, located in Leicester. The second model was delivered in October 2019 with a 6m³ high-tip bucket and is used at a site…

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Hanson’s Hitachi Double!

July 3, 2019 EditorHitachi

Hanson Aggregates have recently added two brand new Hitachi ZX890LCR-6’s to their fleet at Shap Beck Quarry in Cumbria and Chipping Sodbury Quarry in South Gloucestershire. These two machines were part of a package of 16 awarded to HCMUK following a successful tender process in 2018, which also includes four ZX690LCR-6’s and several wheel loaders. After a 90-tonne Hitachi machine was moved from one Hanson quarry over to Chipping Sodbury for a trial, the team quickly chose to invest in a brand new one for the operations at that site.…

Durable Hitachi!

January 25, 2019 EditorHitachi

To answer the needs of it European customers, Hitachi has introduced a waste handling package for its versatile ZW180-6 and ZW220-6 wheel loaders. This comprises a range of additional features that provide extra protection for the operator and key components, enhancing the safety and durability of the machine, and reducing unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs. In addition to waste handling, the new package is advantageous for demolition and forestry applications. For added protection from falling debris, the medium wheel loaders are fitted with durable guards for headlights and taillights. Seal…

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Shannon Valley Invest in Hitachi!

December 11, 2018 EditorHitachi

Shannon Valley has expanded its fleet of Hitachi machinery to keep pace with the growth of the construction market in the Republic of Ireland. Based at Donabate, County Dublin, the contractor has bought a wide range of Zaxis-5 and -6 excavators, and ZW-6 wheel loaders, as the number and size of its projects have increased. The company was founded by sole trader Michael English in 1991. Having celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016, the current team of employees is headed by Michael’s three sons, Mick, David and Dermot. To have…

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Colourful investment for Ridgway

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 EditorHitachi

Ridgway Rentals hire fleet gets a bit more colour with new Hitachi Plant Equipment. After many years of traditional yellow machines, Ridgway have added a bit of orange in the shape of Hitachi Excavators and Wheeled Loaders that are joining the wide list of equipment available for hire. Nationwide plant rental company Ridgway Rentals purchased their first Hitachi 225 late last year. The zero tail swing ZX225US-6 has been well received by Ridgway’s customers and more 225’s have since been ordered. To date Ridgway has ZX225’s, ZX300’s and ZX350’S working on various…

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KPH Doubles Up

March 30, 2016 EditorHitachi

Kayleigh Plant Hire (KPH) has invested more than £2.5 million in a fleet of new excavators to meet the needs of the booming construction industry. The investment sees KPH double its fleet with 41 Hitachi excavators from the ZAXIS series, which meet the new emissions regulations all machines operating in London must adhere to by 2019. From three-quarter tonne mini excavators to 40 tonne tracked machines, KPH can now offer a complete excavator portfolio to meet any construction site requirement – from small scale house build, drainage and road works,…