Hitachi to Showcase ZX85USB-5 Final Tier 4 excavator at World of Concrete

January 28, 2015

Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas’ ZX85USB-5 excavator showcased in booth #C5461 is part of the ultrashort-class excavator line, the ZX85USB-5 provides nimble production on a variety of jobs. Its reduced-tail-swing design allows work in tight areas, and the independent-swing boom enables efficient work close to curbs, parallel to structures and in congested areas. Other ultrashort models include the ZX75US-5, ZX135US-5 and the ZX245USLC-5.

ZX85USB-5 features include:

Fuel-efficient, powerful performance with EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV engine.
Nimble production with reduced-tail-swing design.
Parallel digging with independent-swing boom.
Added stability and fill capability with standard blade.
Reliable performance with enhanced LCD monitor.
Built-in strength with tungsten-carbide coated surfaces and D-channel side frames.
Balance of production and efficiency with two work modes.
Minimized maintenance with extended fluid change intervals and ground-level service access.
Added versatility with optional rubber pads and a variety of track widths.
Greater operator comfort with spacious cab and fingertip controls.

“Our line of ultrashort excavators provides efficiency, reliability and durability on a variety of jobs,” said Mark Wall, product marketing manager at Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas. “With the ZX85USB-5, customers get the quiet, powerful performance that Hitachi is known for with the bonus of versatility from its reduced-tail-swing design and independent-swing boom.”