Hitachi to show wheel loaders and excavators at Bauma 2025

ZW180-7 wheel loader (Photo: HItachi)

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is to show a series of machines from its ZW-7 wheel loader and ZXW-7 wheeled excavator ranges at Bauma 2025, to be held in Munich, Germany from 7 – 13 April.

On the stand, visitors can see the ZW180-7 and ZW310-7 wheel loaders. These are described as some of the safest machines on the market due to the all-around visibility, which is supported by features such as the narrow engine hood and the Aerial Angle camera system, which provides a 270-degree view of the jobsite. In addition, sensors to the rear of the vehicle alert the operator if there is anything behind the machine.

Both models feature Stage 5-compliant engines, which deliver very high efficiency that helps to reduce total cost of ownership. Productivity is further enhanced with very fast cycle times, which also improve overall fuel efficiency. An approach speed control helps to load trucks more accurately, saving additional time and money.

“We are proud to present two models from our popular ZW-7 wheel loader range at Bauma 2025,” said Jacob Slooff, HCME product manager, Wheel Loaders. “The ZW180-7 is renowned for its versatility on a variety of applications, and the larger ZW310-7 is designed to boost productivity in busy quarries and large recycling plants.”

These wheel loaders will be joined by the short-tail swing ZX135W-7 and ZX175W-7 wheeled excavators. Also on the stand, Hitachi will show the largest machine in the range, the ZX220W-7. At Bauma, all three machines will feature two-piece booms.

Each of these wheeled excavators uses the HIOS hydraulic system to deliver increased operating speed and improved productivity. The new ECO gauge allows operators to monitor fuel efficiency in real time.

Both the ZX135W-7 and larger ZX155W-7 use the same engine. Each machine has a 360-degree swing radius (1,740 mm to the rear and 1,750 mm at the front) for operating in confined spaces.

HCME ZX220W-7 wheeled excavator (Photo: Hitachi)

In addition, the wheeled excavators also feature the Aerial Angle camera system for an improved view of the jobsite. This is complemented with a slim steering column (which also offers a wider adjustment angle) and a smaller steering wheel.

Other new features include LED work lights, a windscreen wiper with a wider sweep area and larger mirrors. Also, the upper structure and front attachment will lock in place for driving on public roads.

HCME Wheeled Excavator product manager Wilbert Blom said: “The ZX-7 wheeled excavator range has been built to last. The new models have been tested rigorously at dedicated facilities in Japan to ensure they deliver a reliable performance and high levels of uptime.”

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe will be on stand FN.716, where visitors will be able to see more than 30 machines, including the Hitachi range of electric machines.