Founded Hitachi, Ltd.
Completed U05 cable-operated shovel made entirely from Japanese technology. Delivered U05 units to the (now defunct) Ministry of Construction and operated as part of Kiso River construction work.
Developed U06 cable-operated shovel and started the mass production of construction machinery.
Developed U03 compact and lightweight model and U16 large model, in an effort to develop a series of cable-operated shovels. Hitachi, Ltd. established Hitachi Construction Machinery Service Co., Ltd. in an effort to bolster its service structure.
Developed U03 compact and lightweight model and U16 large model, in an effort to develop a series of cable-operated shovels.
Hitachi, Ltd. established Hitachi Construction Machinery Service Co., Ltd. in an effort to bolster its service structure.
Launched U106 cable-operated shovel, the first in the world to employ fluid couplings. Developed U23 large cable-operated shovel, the largest in Japan at the time.
Launched U106 cable-operated shovel, the first in the world to employ fluid couplings.
Developed U23 large cable-operated shovel, the largest in Japan at the time.
Launched T09 bulldozer, equipped with Hitachi-made B-06 engine.
Established six sales companies of Hitachi’s construction machinery in Japan. Completed U23 electric powered shovel, delivered units to the Japan Water Agency for work on the Yagisawa Dam in Gunma Prefecture.
Established six sales companies of Hitachi’s construction machinery in Japan.
Completed U23 electric powered shovel. Delivered units to the Japan Water Agency to work on the Yagisawa Dam in Gunma Prefecture.
Split off the construction machinery business division from the machinery business division of Hitachi, Ltd.
Amalgamated Hitachi Construction Machinery sales companies with Hitachi Construction Machinery Service Co., Ltd. to establish the (former) Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Launched UH03, the first hydraulic excavator in Japan made purely with domestic technologies.
Amalgamated Hitachi Construction Machinery sales companies with Hitachi Construction Machinery Service Co., Ltd. to establish the (former) Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., integrating the sales and service businesses into a single company.
Launched UH03, the first hydraulic excavator in Japan made purely with domestic technologies. (In 2011, the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers selected UH03 as Mechanical Engineering Heritage Listing No. 48 and in 2018, registered U03 as an “important specimen from the history of science and technology” (otherwise known as “future technology heritage”) under a system accredited by the National Museum of Nature and Science.)
Launched UH06 as the first mid-class hydraulic excavator in the industry.
Developed HMA50L hydraulic motor and equipped it in UH03M hydraulic excavator for marsh areas. Launched WS100 articulated wheel loader. Split off Adachi Works in Tokyo and Tsuchiura Works in Ibaraki Prefecture from Hitachi, Ltd., and established Hitachi Construction Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Developed HMA50L hydraulic motor and equipped it in UH03M hydraulic excavator for marsh areas.
Launched WS100 articulated wheel loader.
Amalgamated (former) Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Construction Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., establishing Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. as a company performing development, production, sales and service under a consistent organization.
Launched KH150 (40t lifting capacity), the world’s first fully hydraulic crawler crane.
Launched WH03 Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator. Launched KH900 (180t lifting capacity), Hitachi’s largest fully hydraulic crawler crane at the time. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) B.V. in the Netherlands. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Canada Ltd. in Canada.
Launched WH03 Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator.
Launched KH900 (180t lifting capacity), Hitachi’s largest fully hydraulic crawler crane (at the time), which contributed to efficient construction work for the high-rise residential complexes, etc.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) B.V. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V.) in the Netherlands.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Canada Ltd. in Canada.
Launched UH20, the largest Japanese-made hydraulic loading shovel at the time, equipped with a horizontal extruding mechanism.
Launched UH20 the largest Japanese-made hydraulic loading shovel (at the time). Equipped UH20 with a horizontal extruding mechanism, a proprietary Hitachi technology.
Incorporated Adachi Works into Tsuchiura Works as part of development and production consolidation measures.
Developed a tunneling machine with a micro John shield suited to working in narrow shield spaces.
Established Yamagata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery Camino Co., Ltd.). Delivered UH801 Ultra‑large Hydraulic Excavator, the largest in the world at the time, for mining to North America. Launched UH‑5 series of hydraulic excavators.
Established Yamagata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery Camino Co., Ltd.), which performs manufacturing and repair of construction machinery and parts, in Yamagata Prefecture.
Delivered UH801 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator, the largest in the world (at the time), for mining to North America.
Launched UH-5 series of hydraulic excavators with improved working performance and fuel efficiency.
In April 1980 (Showa 55), Yamagata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. was established with a capital of 100 million yen, and Masahiro Yokota became the representative director and president.
In April of the same year, production of UH04 and UH07 bucket started.
In April of the same year, production of UH04 arm started.
Opened a Technical Training Center in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Listed Hitachi Construction Machinery in the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Opened a Technical Training Center in Kasumigaura-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Listed Hitachi Construction Machinery in the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Opened a Technical Research Center in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Launched UH‑7 series of hydraulic excavators. Formed a business tie‑up with Deere & Company and signed a technical collaboration agreement with Telco in India.
Opened a Technical Research Center in Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Launched UH-7 series of hydraulic excavators with smooth compound action and low fuel consumption.
Formed a business tie-up on the supply of hydraulic excavators with US-based Deere & Company.
Tsuchiura Works won a Miles Award. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Tsuchiura Works won a Miles Award in the operating division category.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Singapore) Pte.Ltd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery Asia and Pacific Pte.Ltd.) in Singapore.
In December 1984, the first welding robot was introduced.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (America) Corp. Initiated capital participation in Oriental Construction Machinery Sdn.Bhd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.).
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (America) Corp. in the US.
Initiated capital participation in Oriental Construction Machinery Sdn.Bhd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.) which was established in Malaysia.
Launched Landy EX series of hydraulic excavators with electronic control. Established Fiat‑Hitachi Excavators S.p.A. in Italy.
Launched Landy EX series of hydraulic excavators incorporating electronic control (received Energy-Efficient Machinery Award and Machinery Industrial Design Award).
Established Fiat-Hitachi Excavators S.p.A. in Italy.
Developed and launched EX3500 Ultra‑large Hydraulic Excavator. Launched EX series of mini excavators. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Trading Co., Ltd. Launched EX1800 Ultra‑large Hydraulic Excavator.
Developed and launched EX3500 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator, the largest in the world (at the time).
Launched EX series of mini excavators.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Trading Co., Ltd. in Tokyo as a trading company engaged in the import and export of equipment, attachments and construction machinery.
Launched EX1800 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator, successor to UH801.
Established Deere‑Hitachi Construction Machinery Corp. and commenced local production in the US. Launched LX series of wheel loaders.
Established Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corp. as a joint venture with Deere & Company and commenced the local production of hydraulic excavators in the US in 1989.
Launched LX series of wheel loaders, marking Hitachi Construction Machinery’s full-scale entry into the wheel loader market.
In August 1988, the front I-Drive was transferred from Hitachi Construction Machinery.
Established Hitachi Kenki Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. in Tsuchiura. Listed Hitachi Construction Machinery in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Established Dejima Works (now Kasumigaura Works).
Established Hitachi Kenki Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. in Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture to perform packing, shipping and import/export operations for construction machinery.
Listed Hitachi Construction Machinery in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Established Dejima Works (now Kasumigaura Works) in Kasumigaura-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture to produce steering and traveling reduction gears for hydraulic excavators. Introduced automated transportation system through unmanned carriers to expand production capacity.
In November 1989, the first Power Reach E40 was completed.
Acquired management rights of Toyosha Co., Ltd. Started sales of road construction machinery. Established Siam-Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Launched Super Landy EX-2 series.
Acquired management rights of agricultural machinery manufacturer Toyosha Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery Tierra Co., Ltd.).
Launched Landy KID EX series of mini excavators. Established P.T. Hitachi Construction Machinery Indonesia.
Launched Landy KID EX series of mini excavators jointly developed with HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., marking the full-scale entry into the mini excavator business.
Established P.T. Hitachi Construction Machinery Indonesia in Indonesia.
In October 1992, the first Power Reach E100 was completed.
Launched HR420 Mobile Crusher. Launched LX‑2 series of wheel loaders.
Launched HR420 Mobile Crusher, marking the entry into the environmental product market.
Launched LX-2 series of wheel loaders.
Launched New Super Landy EX‑3 series. Launched CX500 Crawler Crane. Developed hydraulic excavator with wired remote control. Launched EX‑2 series of mini excavators.
Launched New Super Landy EX-3 series of hydraulic excavators.
Launched CX500 Crawler Crane.
Developed a hydraulic excavator employing a wired remote control method and operated it during unmanned rock removal work along Mizunashi River of Mount Unzen (received the 1995 Chairman’s Award from the Japan Construction Machinery and Construction Association).
Launched EX-2 series of mini excavators.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Operators Training Center. Established Hefei Hitachi Excavators Co., Ltd. in China.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Operators Training Center Co., Ltd. (now PEO Construction Machinery Operators Training Center Co., Ltd., an equity method affiliate) in Saitama Prefecture.
Established Hefei Hitachi Excavators Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery (China) Co., Ltd.) in Anhui Province, China.
In December 1995, our first Road Machine CP03 was completed.
Launched Landy V EX-5 series. Made CablePrice Limited in New Zealand a wholly owned subsidiary. Launched EX3500-3 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator. Launched EX200-5X EFCT Level Master Hydraulic Excavator.
Launched Landy V EX-5 series of hydraulic excavators.
Made CablePrice Limited in New Zealand a wholly owned subsidiary.
Launched EX3500-3 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator (won Ichimura Prize and Chairman’s Award from the Japan Construction Machinery and Construction Association).
Launched EX200-5X EFCT Level Master Hydraulic Excavator, which semi-automates front section operations through a control system.
Launched EX225USR-5 Hydraulic Excavator. Initiated capital participation in P.T. Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk. Launched LX-3 series of wheel loaders. President Ryuichi Seguchi received VE Manager Award. Developed EX5500 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator. Tsuchiura Works obtained ISO 14001 certification.
Launched EX225USR-5 Hydraulic Excavator with a small backing turning circle.
Initiated capital participation in P.T. Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk in Indonesia.
Launched LX-3 series of wheel loaders.
President Ryuichi Seguchi received the VE Manager Award.
Developed EX5500 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator, the largest in the world (at the time).
Tsuchiura Works obtained ISO 14001 environmental management system certification.
In March 1997, we achieved sales of 700 million yen per month.
In September 1997, our first self-propelled crusher HR1000 for environment and recycling was completed.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Southern Africa. Established Yungtay-Hitachi Construction Machinery in Taiwan. Acquired management rights of Euclid-Hitachi Heavy Equipment. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Shanghai).
In April 1998, our first Wheel Loader LX70 was completed.
In June 1998, the first Road Machine CP205 tire roller was completed.
Established Hitachi Kenki Fine Tech. Founded Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia. Founded Hitachi Kenki Business Frontier.
Established Hitachi Kenki Fine Tech Co., Ltd., which engages in the manufacturing and sale of precision instruments, ultrasonic imaging devices and other equipment, in Tokyo.
Founded Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Pty., Ltd. in Australia.
Founded Hitachi Kenki Business Frontier Co., Ltd., which runs information-related businesses, in Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture.
In November 1999, the first Road Machine CS125 macadam roller was completed.
Initiated capital participation in Telco Construction Equipment. Established Hitachi Furukawa Construction Machinery. Established Elsys Co., Ltd. Launched ZAXIS series with satellite communication (Global e-Service). Launched EX2500-5 and EX3600-5.
Initiated capital participation in India-based Telco Construction Equipment Co., Ltd.
Established Hitachi Furukawa Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the manufacturing of wheel loaders, in Tochigi Prefecture.
Established Elsys Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Construction Machinery Leasing Co., Ltd.), which is responsible for financial services, in Tokyo.
Launched ZAXIS series of hydraulic excavators, the first in the world to be equipped with a satellite communications function (e-Service, now known as Global e-Service) (received Grand Prize in 2000 Nikkei Superior Products and Services Awards and Chairman’s Award from the Japan Construction Machinery and Construction Association).
Launched EX2500-5 and EX3600-5 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavators.
Launched EX1200-5. Collaborated with TCM and Furukawa on wheel loader development. Reached agreement with Deere & Company. Launched ZAXIS U mini excavators. Launched EX5500-5.
Launched EX1200-5 Large Hydraulic Excavator.
Collaborated with TCM Corporation and Furukawa Co., Ltd. on wheel loader development and production. Launched seven wheel loader models under a unified concept.
Reached an agreement with Deere & Company to integrate operations of North, Central and South American sales businesses.
Launched ZAXIS U series of mini excavators with a small backing turning circle.
Launched EX5500-5 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator.
In February 2001, the first rubber crawler carrier EG70R swivel was completed.
In February of the same year, our first Road Machine CC150CW compact vibrating roller was completed.
Established Amsterdam Works in the Netherlands. Added ultra-tight turning circle excavators to ZAXIS. Launched ZAXIS UR mini excavators. Launched EX1900-5. Established Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes. Established Hitachi-Furukawa Loaders Europe.
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. established Amsterdam Works in the Netherlands and commenced production.
Added hydraulic excavators with ultra-tight turning circle and small backing turning circle to ZAXIS series lineup.
Launched ZAXIS UR series of mini excavators with ultra-tight turning circles.
Launched EX1900-5 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator.
Established Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co., Ltd. (now Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes Co., Ltd., an equity method affiliate) in Tokyo.
Launched LX-7 wheel loaders. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Thailand. Received Miles Award. Added wheeled excavators to ZAXIS series.
Launched LX-7 series of mid and large-class wheel loaders.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Thailand Co., Ltd. in Thailand.
Received Miles Award in corporate category from the Society of Japanese Value Engineering.
Added wheeled hydraulic excavators to ZAXIS series and launched.
In March 2003, the first Asphalt Super Recycler AR2000 (J1) was completed (contracted production).
In May 2003, ISO9001 was obtained.
Developed EX8000 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator.
Developed EX8000 Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator, the largest made in Japan and one of the largest in the world.
In November 2004, the sixth Asphalt Super Recycler AR2000 (J6) was completed (in-house development).
Made Tadakiko Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary. Made Hitachi Construction Machinery (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
Made Tadakiko Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells hydraulic equipment and parts for construction machinery in Chiba Prefecture, a wholly owned subsidiary.
Made Hitachi Construction Machinery (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
In December 2005, ISO14001 was obtained.
In January 2006, the company changed its corporate name to Hitachi Construction Machinery Camino.
Launched ZAXIS-3 series. Launched ZW series wheel loaders. Established Hefei Rijian Shearing Co., Ltd. in China. Launched ZAXIS-3 series excavators (awards). Established sales and service bases in France and China.
Launched ZAXIS-3 series of large hydraulic excavators.
Launched ZW series of three models wheel loaders (received 2006 Good Design Award).
Established Hefei Rijian Shearing Co., Ltd. in Anhui Province, China as a parts supply company.
Launched hydraulic excavators of ZAXIS-3 series (received 2006 Good Design Award and 2007 iF Design Award).
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Sales and Service France S.A.S. in France.
Established Qingdao Chengri Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. in China.
In April of the same year, Mr. Hiroaki Suzuki was appointed as representative director.
In April of the same year, became a manufacturer and distributor of road machinery (merged with former HKD).
In November of the same year, established Takum Manufacturing as a subsidiary.
Made UK-based Heavy Construction Machinery Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Leasing (China).
Made UK-based Heavy Construction Machinery LTD (now Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Ltd.) a wholly owned subsidiary.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Leasing (China) Co., Ltd. in China.
Launched EX-6 series of Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavators. Consolidated rental business. Established Hitachinaka Works. Launched EH3500AC-II rigid dump truck.
Launched EX-6 series of Ultra-large hydraulic excavators.
Consolidated the rental business in Japan and founded Hitachi Construction Machinery REC Co., Ltd.
In Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture, established Hitachinaka-rinko Works as a production site for mining machinery, and established Hitachinaka Works as an equipment and component production site. Both sites commenced operations.
Launched EH3500AC-II, one of the largest Japanese-made rigid dump trucks. EH3500AC-II employed an AC drive system driven by a wheel motor with electric power obtained by operating a generator through the engine.
In April 2008 (Heisei 20), Junichi Hosino became the representative director.
Consolidated sales operations in Japan. Made Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary. Made Shin Tohoku Metal Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary.
Consolidated sales operations in Japan and reorganized into Japan Division.
Made Canada-based Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd., which is involved with fleet management systems, a consolidated subsidiary.
In April 2009 (Heisei 21), the environmental product development, production, and quality assurance division was integrated into Hitachi Construction Machinery Camino.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Mozambique). Acquired management rights of Telco. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Eurasia Sales LLC. Launched ZX35B lithium-ion mini excavator. Launched hydraulic excavator guidance system. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa and Zambia.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery (Mozambique) Limited in Mozambique.
Acquired management rights of India-based Telco Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. (now Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited).
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Eurasia Sales LLC in Russia.
Initiated investment in KCM Corporation which manufactures and sells wheel loaders.
Launched ZX35B lithium-ion battery-powered mini excavator, which can operate for 4-6 hours continuously on a full charge.
Launched a hydraulic excavators machine guidance system compatible with ICT construction work.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa Pty.Ltd. in South Africa.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Co., Ltd. in Zambia.
In April 2010 (Heisei 22), Shinji Tobashi became the representative director.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE. Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Eurasia Manufacturing LLC. Launched ZH200-A Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator. Made Tierra Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE in the United Arab Emirates.
Established Hitachi Construction Machinery Eurasia Manufacturing LLC in Russia.
Launched ZH200-A Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator, which combines hybrid mechanisms with energy-efficient hydraulic systems to achieve fuel efficiency and practicality (received Good Design Award).
Made Hitachi Construction Machinery Tierra Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
In April 2011 (Heisei 23), Takum Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was absorbed and merged.
In April of the same year, Hitachi Construction Machinery Camino Saitama Factory was established.
In October 2011 (Heisei 23), the new plate compactor "ZV-P series" was released.
Split off construction machinery sales and service in Japan. Launched robot technology-based ASTACO NEO ZX135TF-3. Started development of Autonomous Haulage System. Launched safety support system (Aerial Angle).
Split off construction machinery sales and service business in Japan and consolidated under Hitachi Construction Machinery REC Co., Ltd., and established Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan Co., Ltd.
Launched ASTACO NEO ZX135TF-3, a culmination of Hitachi Construction Machinery’s robot technologies.
Commenced development of the Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) for dump trucks.
Launched all-directional safety confirmation support system (now known as Aerial Angle) jointly developed with Clarion Co., Ltd., which helps operators conduct safety checks surrounding machinery.
In October 2012 (Heisei 24), the new front‑rear plate compactor "ZV-PR series" was released and received the 2012 Good Design Award from the Japan Promotion Association.
Launched EH5000AC-3 dump truck. Started autonomous dump truck testing. Launched ZAXIS-5 and ZW-5 series. Launched ConSite service solution.
Launched EH5000AC-3, one of the largest Japanese-made rigid dump trucks that is equipped with Advanced Vehicle Stabilization Controls.
In November 2013 (Heisei 25), OHSAS18001 certification was obtained.
Opened Tsukuba Parts Center. Developed ZW220HYB-5B hybrid wheel loader.
Opened Tsukuba Parts Center in Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture, and reorganized the global parts supply structure.
Developed ZW220HYB-5B Wheel Loader equipped with a hybrid system.
Made KCM Corporation a wholly owned subsidiary.
Consolidated wheel loader development at KCM. Developed Fleet Awareness V2X system. Opened ICT Demonstration Site. Developed ZX200X-5B ICT excavator. Made H-E Parts International LLC a wholly owned subsidiary.
Consolidated the wheel loader development and manufacturing business at KCM Corporation.
Developed Fleet Awareness V2X safe driving support system for mining dump trucks.
Opened an ICT Demonstration Site adjacent to Hitachinaka Works.
Developed ZX200X-5B ICT hydraulic excavator, which supports ICT construction by utilizing 3D data.
Made US-based H-E Parts International LLC a wholly owned subsidiary.
In April 2016 (Heisei 28), Masashi Iino became the representative director.
In April of the same year, the Saitama factory was closed for production consolidation, and road machinery production was centralized at the Yamagata headquarters factory.
Made Bradken Pty.Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary. Consolidated manufacturing and service in Russia. Made Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary. Launched ZH200-6 Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator. Launched Solution Linkage Cloud and ConSite OIL.
Made Australia-based mining parts manufacturer and solution provider Bradken Pty.Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary by way of tender offer.
Consolidated manufacturing and service in Russia and founded Hitachi Construction Machinery Eurasia LLC.
Made US-based Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary.
Launched ZH200-6 Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator equipped with the newly developed TRIAS-HXII System.
Launched Solution Linkage Cloud, the core component of ICT construction solutions.
Launched ConSite OIL, which monitors construction machinery oil 24 hours a day, in Europe and Australia.
In April 2017 (Heisei 29), the sales of road compaction machines were transferred to Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan Inc.
In September of the same year, the new tire roller "ZC220P-6" was released.
Developed Double Arm Working Concept Machine. Launched Solution Linkage Mobile. Opened ICT Demonstration Site in Kagawa. Opened Solution PLAZA. Launched EH5000AC-3 trolley rigid dump truck. Restructured Japanese development and production. Started overseas sales of ICT hydraulic excavators.
Developed Double Arm Working Concept Machine with Four-crawler.
Launched Solution Linkage Mobile, which provides IoT solutions at construction sites.
Opened an ICT Demonstration Site in Kagawa Prefecture.
Opened Solution PLAZA, which showcases ICT and IoT technologies, at Tsuchiura Works in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Launched EH5000AC-3 trolley charging type rigid dump truck.
Started restructure of Japanese development and production systems with the aim of enhancing global competitiveness.
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. commenced overseas sales of ICT hydraulic excavators.
In April 2018 (Heisei 30), Takashi Okura became the representative director.
Established Synergy Hire Limited in the UK. Launched ConSite Oil in Southeast Asia and China. Transferred shares in Hitachi Construction Machinery Operators Training Center, renamed PEO Construction Machinery Operators Training Center. Tierra developed prototype 5t battery mini excavator.
Established Synergy Hire Limited, which operates a rental business for construction machinery in the UK market, in the UK.
Launched service solution ConSite Oil in Southeast Asia and China.
In October 2019 (Reiwa 1), the tire roller options "Collision Damage Reduction Assist Device" and "Aerial Angle®" were released.
Instituted JCMG mark. Launched ConSite Health Check app. Started autonomous excavator verification. Established mining equipment repair center in Central Asia. Developed ZCORE platform. Developed ConSite Mine. Launched EX2000-7.
Instituted "JCMG (Japan Construction Machinery Global)" mark as a certification of quality assurance that represents the approach to providing construction machinery based on Japanese technology and quality
Launched ConSite Health Check smartphone app for diagnosing the condition of construction machinery based on operation sound and measurement data
Started verification tests directed at the development of autonomous Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator
Established a mining equipment component repair center in Central Asia
Developed system platform “ZCORE” for autonomous construction equipment
Developed ConSite Mine by utilizing IoT and AI technologies that helps maintain availability and extend the life of valuable mine equipment
Launched Ultra-large Hydraulic Excavator EX2000-7
Developed Vibratory Roller. Launched ICT excavators ZX200X-7 and ZX330X-7. Started joint development of battery rigid dump truck. Changed corporate name to Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Launched ZAXIS-7 series.
Developed Vibratory Roller for earthmoving, the first in Hitachi Construction Machinery Group
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Launched ICT Hydraulic Excavators ZX200X-7 and ZX330X-7
Started joint development of an engine less, Fully Battery Rigid Dump Truck
Changed the corporate name to Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. from Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc.
Launched four models of the ZAXIS-7 Series of Hydraulic Excavators for the Japanese market
In April 2021 (Reiwa 3), the Macadam roller option "Collision Damage Reduction Assist Device" was released.
Launched Vibratory Roller ZC120S-6. Dissolved joint venture with Deere & Company. Moved to Prime Market. Developed 5-ton battery mini excavator ZX55U-6EB. Started operation of Ami Parts Center. Opened ConSite Center in Thailand.
Launched Vibratory Roller ZC120S-6 for earthmoving
Dissolved the joint venture relationship with Deere & Company (U.S.A.), and started the sales and service independently in North, Central and South America
Moved to the Prime Market due to the revision of the market classification of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Developed 5-ton class Battery-powered Mini Excavator ZX55U-6EB by Hitachi Construction Machinery Tierra
Started operation of Ami Parts Center in Japan, a service parts base for mining machinery market
Opened ConSite Center of Hitachi Construction Machinery Thailand
In April 2022 (Reiwa 4), Tsukasa Toyooka became the representative director.
In October of the same year, the small vibration roller option "Collision Damage Reduction Assist Device" was released.
Completed engineering building at Tsuchiura Works. Developed remote control and automation base machine. Established Zero Emission Business Model Planning Project. Launched RBT series of remote control hydraulic excavators. Obtained ISO 30414 human capital reporting certification.
Completed of the Engineering Building at the Tsuchiura Works
Developed base machine for Hydraulic Excavator for remote control and automation solutions
Established the "Zero Emission Business Model Planning Project" with the aim of achieving zero emissions at construction sites
Launched the RBT series of Hydraulic Excavators for remote control solutions
Obtained ISO 30414 certification, guidelines for human capital reporting
In April 2026 (Reiwa 8), Kazunori Komatsu became the president and CEO.
Hitachi Construction Machinery's heavy machinery fan community "Heavy Machinery Fan" commemorated Construction Machinery Day on November 19 by launching the third edition (8 types in total) of the "Heavy Machinery Fan Brochure" using Family Print. The brochures are designed with motifs from classic construction machinery catalogs and are sold in a random format.
The 18th Hitachi Construction Machinery Festival will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2026, at the Tsurugaoka Factory in Tsurugaoka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. In the exhibition area, visitors can ride the ZX200-7 and ZX240-7, play a fishing game using a mini shoveler, and watch a demonstration of the dual-arm model Astaco. Additionally, there will be a heavy machinery fan booth, a foot golf experience, a character show, and many other exciting activities. A grand lottery with luxurious prizes will also be held. Registration is required in advance, and you can sign up through the registration form.
Hitachi Construction Machinery announced a new global brand campaign ahead of its planned change of company name and brand to LANDCROS in April 2027. The campaign presents “Solutions Beyond Machinery,” built on more than 75 years of trust.
Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched a new global brand campaign in preparation for changing its company name to "Landcross Co., Ltd." and its corporate brand to "LANDCROS" effective April 1, 2027. Starting November 2, four graphics expressing "Solutions Beyond Machinery" were released and will be rolled out sequentially in various parts of the world where the business operates.
Executive Director Kazunori Nakamura of Hitachi Construction Machinery received the 2026 'VE Manager Award' from the Japan VE Association. His promotion of company-wide VE activities, his role as a board member of the association in advancing VE and developing human resources, and his efforts in talent development were recognized. The award ceremony took place on October 20 at the 'Value Conference 2026' (the 59th VE National Conference).
Yanmar Holdings and Hitachi Construction Machinery are advancing a strategic collaboration to strengthen their compact equipment offerings in North America. OEM supply of compact track loaders is the first step, followed by reciprocal supply of compact excavators to expand opportunities for both companies’ dealer networks.
Yanmar HD and Hitachi Construction Machinery are advancing a strategic collaboration in the North American compact construction machinery business. As the first phase, Yanmar Group will OEM supply its compact truck loaders to Hitachi Construction Machinery America, which will sell them under the LANDCROS brand in North America starting in the fall of 2027. The two companies will also engage in mutual OEM supply of small hydraulic excavators, aiming to expand sales opportunities through each other's dealer networks.
Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that an EX5500-6 ultra-large hydraulic excavator reached 100,000 hours of operation at the Moatize Coal Mine in Mozambique.
At the Moatize coal mine in Mozambique, Hitachi Construction Machinery's ultra‑large hydraulic excavator EX5500‑6 achieved a cumulative 100,000 operating hours in July 2026. To commemorate the machine delivered in June 2010, a ceremony was held on August 27, attended by about 80 participants from Vulcan and the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group.
The Heavy Machinery Fan Club, operated by Hitachi Construction Machinery, held a viewing event on October 14, 2026, with the cooperation of JAL Airtech, at Haneda Airport where participants learned about special vehicles and the work of maintenance technicians. Ten heavy machinery fans attended. They visited aircraft hangars and vehicle maintenance workshops, observed towing cars and de-icing cars, and listened to maintenance technicians discuss the technologies and work that support safe aircraft operations.