HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced plans to show its largest ever electric excavator line-up at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, the manufacturer will showcase nine zero-emission models, making up almost a third of the firm’s display in Munich.
Four models, from 1.7 to 14 tonnes, are manufactured by Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM), with the other machines developed by KTEG, a joint venture with Kiesel Technology GmbH, which was announced at the previous bauma exhibition in 2022.
Making its international debut will be the ZX17U-EB with a swappable battery and charger, developed in partnership with Dimaag AI. The ZX55U-6EB and ZX135-7EB will also be displayed, alongside an Alfen NV 422kWh energy storage system and charging unit. Attendees will also be able to see an autonomous 14-tonne electric excavator.
The KTEG solutions appearing on the HCME stand include several firsts for the joint venture: the ZE150W electric wheeled excavator; the ZE300 hydrogen-powered medium excavator; the ZE225 electric medium excavator equipped with a two-piece boom; and the ZE17 cable-powered mini-excavator. Completing the line-up is the ZE85, equipped with a new battery pack offering increased capacity.
“Our zero-emission solutions at bauma are in line with the HCM vision to contribute towards creating a safe and sustainable society,” said HCME president Francesco Quaranta. “In addition, we recognise the challenges in the industry to comply with requirements for zero-emission job sites, and we embrace these as an opportunity to collaborate and develop innovative solutions for our customers.”
