sustainable solutions with hitachi

A “jack-of-all-trades” is good at some things, but great at nothing.That’s why at Hitachi, we stay on course specializing in excavators.By not getting sidetracked, we make exactly what you want.Efficient, reliable, durable excavators.

A HITACHI CONSTRUCTION & MINING PRODUCTS PUBLICATION

SPRING ISSUE 2016

ALSO INSIDE

New Hitachi Website is Now Live page 8

Taking Underground Work to a New Level page 10

Upgraded Models: ZX670LC-6 and ZX870LC-6 page 14

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS WITH HITACHI

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No matter the location, conditions or type of project,

we continue to hear from customers that Hitachi

excavators and trucks are ready for any challenge.

In this issue of BREAKOUT, you’ll learn how McMillen

Jacobs is using Hitachi excavators to help provide

sustainable solutions by working on a hydroelectric

site in the mountainous terrain of Alaska.

Meanwhile, Con-Elco, a family-owned

business, keeps its fleet busy with utility

work across Ontario.

Have you heard about Hitachi’s

Fuel Advantage Program? Hitach is so

confident in fuel efficiency and powerful

ZXLink™ monitoring that they’ll now pay you back

if machines don’t meet target consumption rates.

See page nine for more details.

Find out more about the upgraded ZX670LC-6

and ZX870LC-6 excavators on page 14. These EPA

Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV models are packed

with productivity-boosting advantages and do not

require a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Also, Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas

has launched a new website that better serves

dealers and customers. Be sure to visit the new

website at HitachiConstruction.com.

ON THE INSIDE

Dan FitzpatrickDirector, Sales, Hitachi Division

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“ We have a full spectrum of businesses in the Hitachi Group, commencing with

Hitachi Ltd., to support us in various ways, and that includes access to their

ICTs [Information & Communication Technology]. If HCM and Wenco need a

certain cutting-edge technology we have yet to develop, the collective strength

of the Hitachi Group stands ready to offer it. We call it ‘One Hitachi.’”

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Makoto YamazawaDeputy General ManagerHitachi Construction Machinery (HCM)Global Mining Division

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“ I love this machine. It’s got about 21,000 hours and is really fast – it almost outworks itself.”

“ We call it ‘One Hitachi.’”

WADE ROBISON

Operating an EX1900-6 “Tater”MS&R Equipment - Sloan Mountain MineWarrior, Ala.Serviced by Warrior Tractor

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In the Chugach Mountains, about 1,310 ft. (399 m) above the city of Valdez, Alaska, Hitachi excavators

are helping to deliver sustainable solutions by working on a hydroelectric site.


Four ZX470LC-5 excavators, a ZX50U-5 and a ZX85USB-5 are moving earth on the Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project, which is spearheaded by McMillen Jacobs. The environmental, engineering and construction firm provides comprehensive technical capabilities on a wide range of water resource, hydropower, dams, transportation and tunnel projects, using design-bid-build and design-build delivery methods.

McMillen Jacobs’ Hitachi excavators are moving about 400,000 tons (362,873 t) of earth for the project, which primarily includes creating a structure to divert water from Allison Creek into a penstock that will carry the water 7,000 ft. (2133.6 m) down a mountain to a self-running powerhouse capable of producing 6.5 MW of electricity per hour for consumers.

Delivering efficiency As a former operator, Cody Wilson, McMillen Jacobs project superintendent, knows how equipment can make or break project progress, and he’s been pleased with the Hitachi excavators’ performance.

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“The cab is comfortable for the operators,” Wilson said. “You sit in the cab 10 hours at a time; you need to be comfortable. It’s little things, like if windows fog up because of vent placement, that really matter. Hitachi is very user-friendly and designed well. When your operators are comfortable, they’re happy and they can work.”

Along with other tasks, the ZX470LC-5 excavators are hammering rock, digging dirt and placing 171 sections of approximately 40-ft. (12-m) pipe, which weigh about 9,600 lbs. (4354 kg) each, for the penstock. Each ZX470LC-5 is outfitted with single steel grousers for added traction in the mountainous terrain.

“The 470 has good power,” said excavation foreman Jacob Macial. “We’ve got tough conditions here in Alaska, and the Hitachis can handle them.”

The company used the ZX50U-5 to remove about 1,000 cu. yds. (764.5 m3) of shot rock from the tunnel sill in order to bury the penstock pipe below grade of the 768-ft. (221 m) access tunnel. Wilson said the size of this tiny titan was critical for completion of the penstock work inside the 16-ft.-wide (4.9-m) by 16-ft.-tall (4.9-m) tunnel.


• Powerhouse access road

• 0.5-mi. (0.8-km) lower-access road

• Access tunnel: 768 ft. (221 m) long 16 ft. (4.9 m) wide 16 ft. (4.9 m) tall

• 2.1-mi. (3.4-km) upper-access road

• In-stream diversion and intake structure requiring approximately 1,200 cu. yds. (1,560 m3) of concrete

• 7,000 ft. (2133.6 m) of 36-in. (915-mm) and 40-in. (1,015-mm) penstock pipe

• 60-ft.-by-70-ft. (18-m-by-21-m) powerhouse building with a 70-ft.-long concrete tailrace

• 6.5 MW turbine package

• New substation

• 3.5 mi. (5.6 km) of high voltage transmission line connecting new power generated from Allison Creek to existing Dayville Substation

“Hitachi is very user-friendly and designed well. When your operators are comfortable, they’re happy and they can work.” Cody Wilson

Project SuperintendentMcMillen Jacobs

“It was the biggest machine we could fit in the tunnel that could turn around,” Wilson said. “The zero tail swing was crucial.”

Sustainable productivityIn addition to site work and construction management for the project, McMillen Jacobs is also managing more than 15 environmental plans – from avian protection and water quality sampling to erosion control and bear safety. Yes, it’s not unusual to come across bears on jobsites in Alaska.

Along with bears, it’s also not unusual to face challenges of tough conditions and remote site locations. And Hitachi dealer Construction Machinery Industrial (CMI) understands how to best support customers up against the elements.

“Working in Alaska is a challenge,” said Travis Shelton, McMillen Jacobs project manager on the Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project. “We keep a full-time mechanic on site, and the CMI guys are good about responding with product support.”

Estimated to be completed this year, the project is expected to save burning 700,000 gallons (2,649,788 L) of fossil fuel and eliminate 12,000 tons (10,886 t) of carbon dioxide annually. Wilson said he’ll miss taking in the panoramic views every day on site, but he’s looking forward to seeing the Hitachi excavators finish the project.

“We’ve had good luck with Hitachi,” Wilson said. “The reliability’s been very good throughout this project.” ■

McMillen Jacobs is serviced by Construction Machinery Industrial LLC, Anchorage, Alaska.

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS


• Quickly and easily access features and specifications for all Hitachi machinery.

• Compare machine specs against other Hitachi models or similar competitor models.

• Download and print spec comparisons.

• Check out equipment videos.

• Download equipment images and brochures.

• Catch up on the latest Hitachi news, product articles and more.

Have you heard? Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas has launched a new website that better serves dealers and customers.

Whether you’re on a job site or in the office, this website is optimized

for viewing on any desktop computer or mobile device! Check it out!

NEW HITACHI WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!

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Leading utility contractor Con-Elco Ltd. is on a mission for continuous improvement and efficiency. And the company is using Hitachi excavators

to take underground work to a new level of quality.


Established in 1978 under the Con-Drain Group of Companies, Con-Elco is run by Fiore Melatti and his two sons, Nick and Attilio.

“We started with one machine. Over the years we grew and we keep growing,” Fiore said.

Part of that growth involved adapting to market needs with the acquisition of Fellmore Electric, which specializes in roadway and parking lot lighting systems, in 1991, and of Grimsby Construction this past year. Today Con-Elco, with its affiliated companies, offers the total package when it comes to upgrading and installing new utilities and services for residential developments – from underground hydro and gas to fiber optics, cable, telecommunication services and lighting.

“WE STARTED WITH ONE MACHINE. OVER THE YEARS WE GREW AND WE KEEP GROWING,”

Fiore Melatti, Con-Elco


Thinkingoutside the boxCon-Elco’s fleet includes about 21 Hitachi excavators ranging from the ZX135 to the ZX210 size. Most recently, five ZX210LC-5 excavators were added to the fleet in August 2015. However, the company didn’t always use tracked excavators for its work.

“We used rubber tire backhoes like most companies, but my father’s always been someone that’s looked at doing things better and being more efficient,” Nick said. “We started looking at Hitachi equipment about 10 years ago.”

“We started with the Hitachi 160,” Fiore added. “I did a little investigating with asking other people, and they said it was a good machine. We tried it, and it worked for us. We saw an increase in production using the tracked machines.”

Brian Machado, a Con-Elco superintendent, sees the Hitachi excavators at work firsthand in the many projects Con-Elco takes on. The work being done on a

residential development with 372 lots (in one phase) in Brampton, Ontario, is just one example.

“We install about 200 meters of utilities every day on a nine-hour shift,” Machado said. “The Hitachi excavators are powerful and faster than other machines.”

Con-Elco’s sites also showcase the versatility of the excavators, such as a ZX160LC-5 trenching, backfilling and using its quick coupler to switch out buckets.

“I’ve operated other brands before, and Hitachi has come a long way,” said Con-Elco operator Jamie Talbot. “They’re comfortable and fast.”

Evolving withthe industryCon-Elco has experienced a changing industry over the past 38 years. Attilio said one of the reasons the company looked to Hitachi was to stay ahead of the curve.

“As things evolved and the industry was changing, we wanted to use manufacturers that were leading-edge

“HITACHI HAS BEEN A GOOD FIT FOR US.”


Attilio Melatti, Con-Elco

as far as size of machine and ability for digging in situations we were using it for,” he said. “Hitachi has been a good fit for us.”

As a result, the company’s fleet has tackled changing workloads and timelines as well.

“Typically we should be doing a lot more work in the summer, but we tend to do a lot more work in the wintertime now,” Nick said. “And we’re finding Hitachi’s reliability in the cold weather and the ability for the machine to break out the frost seems to be a little bit higher than the competitors out there. We’re also finding that the guys running the machines tend to gear themselves to liking the Hitachi more as far as ease of use and reliability.”

One thing that hasn’t changed for Con-Elco is the company’s relationship with its Hitachi dealer, Wajax Equipment.

“We have a great relationship with our dealership, Wajax,” Nick said. “They’ve done a good job in supporting us with pricing and repair work and servicing on the equipment. I know I can call them, and if I need something, they’re going to get it done.”

A premium brandOver the years, Hitachi equipment has become a competitive differentiator for Con-Elco and an extension of its brand.

“We’re a company that’s been around a long time, and we want our customers to know that we have good equipment and that we are reliable,” Nick said. “Because we’re working with a lot of the utilities out there, there’s a safety aspect of it. A lot of our competitors have older equipment, and they don’t look safe. When you have Hitachi machines, they look good, sound good and are safe, and it gives us better brand recognition.”

As for the future, choosing top-quality equipment will remain part of Con-Elco’s formula for success.

“I consider Hitachi a premium brand over others,” Nick said. “The quality of manufacturing, the cab of the machine and the way things are laid out. Obviously, we like the color, and the Isuzu engine is great. We’ve also noticed with buying the machines and trading them in, there’s a good resale value on the Hitachi. At the end of the day, it’s not best price for us; it’s best value. And that’s why we keep coming back to Hitachi.” ■

Con-Elco Ltd. is serviced by Wajax Equipment, Mississauga, Ontario.

“I CONSIDER HITACHI A PREMIUM BRAND OVER OTHERS.”

Nick Melatti, Con-Elco


At Hitachi, efficiency, reliability and durability are in our genes – built into our large mining excavators and passed down to our line of construction excavators. And our largest production-class excavators, the ZX670LC-6 and ZX870LC-6, prove it.

These efficient, upgraded models are packed with productivity-boosting advantages. The ZX670LC-6 and ZX870LC-6

feature fuel-efficient EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engines – no diesel particulate filter (DPF) needed. You also get generous swing torque, digging force and lift capacity. Convenient machine access with steps and upperstructure walkways. And simplified maintenance with features like a battery disconnect switch, and engine and hydraulic oil sample ports. With the ZX670LC-6 and ZX870LC-6 in your fleet, you’ll experience the powerful performance Hitachi is known for.

ZX670LC-6 AND ZX870LC-6POWERFUL PERFORMANCE WITH THE

EFFICIENCY• Certified EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV

Isuzu engine

• Equal or reduced fluid consumption (fuel and diesel exhaust fluid [DEF]) compared to ZX670LC-5 or ZX870LC-5 consumption

• Programmable attachment modes

• Easily installed spin-on main fuel filters help prevent contamination when servicing

• Added coolant expansion tank provides make-up fluid and keeps engine at peak performance

RELIABILITY• ZXLink™ remote monitoring system

• Battery disconnect switch

• Convenient engine and hydraulic oil sample ports

• Two additional water separators maintain long fuel filter life

DURABILITY• FT4 engine solution without the need for a diesel

particulate filter (DPF)

• Standard upperstructure handrails and walkways

• Double-seal swing bearings

• Extended grease- and oil-change intervals

Learn more about the ZX670LC-6 and ZX870LC-6 at HitachiConstruction.com.


Hitachi Final Tier 4 Technology:No DPF Needed

New engine solution technology is front and center with Hitachi’s Final Tier 4 (FT4) Dash-6 models. And it’s simple and efficient.

The FT4 Isuzu engine technology employs cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), a mixture of high-purity urea and deionized water, is

a reactant needed for SCR. DEF is injected into the exhaust stream

of the engine, runs through a catalyst,

and turns the NOX in the exhaust into harmless water vapor and nitrogen gas. The EGR is specifically tuned to further reduce NOX (compared to EPA Interim Tier 4 (IT4)/EU Stage IIIB engines) to meet new emission standards with minimal use of DEF.

The best part? Extremely efficient combustion and an improved piston design allow the Isuzu engines to burn particulate matter in cylinder. This eliminates the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF), saving you service time and lowering operating costs.

When it comes to productivity-boosting advantages, Hitachi has you covered with FT4 solutions.

Hitachi FT4models

ZX130-6ZX160LC-6ZX180LC-6

ZX210-6/ZX210LC-6ZX250LC-6ZX300LC-6ZX350LC-6ZX380LC-6ZX470LC-6ZX670LC-6ZX870LC-6

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