New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management

Hitachi machines at ScotPlant 2024
Hitachi machines at ScotPlant 2024

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new ‘all-in-one’ fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their operations.

The CONNECT system offers instant access to performance data on Hitachi construction machinery and other brands of equipment, custom reporting tools focusing on key metrics, smart geofencing for precise productivity tracking, and convenient access from tablets and smartphones.

Dealers and customers will be able to access CONNECT using an existing Hitachi Global e-Service account. CONNECT is also integrated with Hitachi’s ConSite service solution, so if an alert for an issue is triggered through ConSite, it will also be displayed on the CONNECT dashboard.

“We understand that our customers require smart and efficient solutions to stay ahead in this evolving industry and we will continue to focus on digitalisation and innovation to meet their needs,” said Pooja Gupta, HCME product manager solution linkage.

CONNECT allows users to create sites at the project and location level, which can be customised according to objectives. The operation of machines at each site can be compared, while data such as idling, uptime, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and system-generated alerts can also be shared.

“For customers wanting to improve efficiency, manage their entire fleet more effectively, or enhance the performance of their equipment, CONNECT is here to make it happen,” Pooja added. “Available in 24 languages, it is a user-friendly platform that can be tailored to the needs of our customers. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that this solution will bring across the European construction industry.”