Hitachi, Trimble and the ZX210X-6 ICT hydraulic excavator

First published in bauma Preview - April 3, 2019

Hitachi’s ZX210X-6 ICT hydraulic excavator comes with Trimble machine control

Hitachi will be demonstrating one of its best-selling mid-size excavators – the ZX210X-6 ICT hydraulic excavator – decked out with Trimble machine control.

The ZX210X-6 ICT is Hitachi’s first ICT hydraulic excavator with machine control in Europe. The company claimed that the ZX210X-6 will have a huge impact on construction and civil engineering projects – increasing efficiency by between 30-50%, improving safety and making life easier for operators.

The semi-automatic operation of the front of the machine ensures consistently high levels of accuracy, according to the manufacturer. As a result, the amount of repetitive work on site is decreased and less time is needed to complete construction projects. This leads to reduced running costs and fewer emissions.

One of the features that enables the ZX210X-6 to work more quickly than conventional models is the bucket angle retention. Slope finishing can done with fewer movements because the angle of the bucket is maintained throughout. This also allows the operator to focus on the operation of the boom and arm.

Another feature is the overcut protection function, which enables operators to work quickly and easily, without worrying about over digging. The edge of the bucket is controlled by the ZX210X-6, so that it follows the target surface.

Hitachi says that the sensors mounted on the body, boom, arm and bucket of the ZX210X-6 are among the fastest available. These enable accurate measurement of the excavator’s incline and the angle of the front of the machine, working in harmony with the hydraulic control unit.

The accurate position of the ZX210X-6 can be determined with the 3D system. 3D civil engineering design data can be downloaded by the machine via the internet or a USB device, and its position and altitude are then ascertained by satellite positioning and the sensors.