The new EX-7 range – the safest and most efficient Hitachi mining machines to date

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The exciting next generation of mining excavators, the Hitachi EX-7 series has been designed with the focus on safety, productivity, and connectivity. Incorporating the latest innovations, the new models illustrate how Hitachi is at the forefront of the technological revolution taking place within the mining industry, optimizing the efficiency of customers’ operations.

Two new EX-7 excavators, the EX1200-7 and EX2600-7, have been presented by Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) at Bauma. The exhibition coincided with the global launch of the EX-7 range in April 2019.

Hitachi has continued to innovate and build upon the success of its previous EX-6 range to develop the new mining machines. As a result, they are Hitachi’s safest and most efficient to date, according to Mr. Sonosuke Ishii, President of Hitachi Construction Machinery Mining Group.

“Our EX-7 excavators feature Hitachi technologies that will bring the Industrial Internet of Things to mining sites around the world. These machines will be able to connect to online servers, which collect valuable data and turn it into actionable insights, to help customers optimize the safety, production, and efficiency of their operations.”

Hitachi EX-7 models are supplied with Cummins engines, and customers will have the option to choose between MTU or Cummins engines for the EX2600-7 and above. All models are also available with Tier 4 Final or Fuel Consumption Optimization environmental configurations, and Hitachi mining excavators 190-tonne class and above are also available with electric drive.