Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery produces the EH5000 series of ultra-class mining dump trucks, which have a payload capacity of nearly 300 metric tons. These trucks are designed for large-scale open-pit mining operations and compete with models from Caterpillar and Komatsu.

Yes, Hitachi Construction Machinery ended its long-standing joint venture with Deere & Company, known as Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation, in the early 2020s. The dissolution allowed Hitachi to take direct control of its construction equipment manufacturing and distribution in key markets.

Hitachi Construction Machinery produces excavators at facilities worldwide, including major plants in Japan and additional manufacturing sites in markets like China and Europe. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and originated as part of the broader Hitachi industrial conglomerate.

Hitachi excavators are generally regarded as highly reliable, with operators frequently praising their hydraulic system efficiency and fuel economy. They compete directly with Caterpillar and Komatsu across medium and large excavator categories, though Caterpillar maintains a stronger global dealer network advantage.