On a Wisconsin job site, sightlines and stability affect safety and productivity in equal measure. Hitachi builds visibility and stability technology across its excavator and wheel loader lines. Here’s what’s actually on the machines, and which technology applies to which equipment.
Aerial Angle Cameras: A 270-Degree View From the Excavator Cab
Hitachi’s excavators include Aerial Angle camera technology, giving the operator a 270-degree bird’s-eye view of the area around the machine. On a congested site, that visibility helps an operator spot workers, obstacles, and other equipment before swinging the boom or repositioning, which matters as much on a tight urban lot as it does on a larger commercial site with more moving equipment.
TRIAS II Hydraulics: Faster Cycles With Less Fuel
Hitachi excavators also run TRIAS II hydraulic systems, which reduce fuel use while helping the machine cycle faster. Paired with better sightlines, the result is an operator who can work quickly and confidently without sacrificing the visibility that keeps a site safe.
Compact vs Full-Size Excavators: Matching Visibility Needs to Site Type
Hitachi’s compact excavators run 14.7 to 63.7 HP, 3,790 to 19,800 lb operating weight, and a dig depth of 7’2″ to 15′ 3″. Full-size excavators scale up to 88.5 to 521 HP, 28,219 to 189,157 lb, and a dig depth of 19’9″ to 31′ 5″. On a tight urban lot, the compact class combined with a 270-degree camera view helps an operator work confidently in close quarters. On a larger site, the same camera system helps manage a different kind of visibility challenge: more equipment and personnel moving around a bigger footprint.
Ride Control: Where Hitachi’s Stability Technology Shows Up
Ride control is a Hitachi wheel loader technology, not an excavator feature. It reduces bucket load bounce for smoother travel over rough terrain and less spillage. It’s a separate system from the excavator camera setup, but it’s part of the same overall Hitachi emphasis on operator control and site safety across the equipment lineup. If ride control specifically is what you’re after, that’s a wheel loader question rather than an excavator one.
FAQ
What does the Aerial Angle camera system do?
Aerial Angle gives the excavator operator a 270-degree bird’s-eye view of the area immediately around the machine. That visibility helps the operator spot people, obstacles, or other equipment before swinging the boom or repositioning the machine, which matters most on sites with a lot of activity happening in a tight space.
Is Aerial Angle available on both compact and full-size Hitachi excavators?
Aerial Angle is part of Hitachi’s excavator technology lineup generally, but availability can vary by specific model and configuration. Rather than assume it’s included on every excavator in the range, contact Kelbe to confirm whether the model you’re considering comes equipped with it before you finalize a purchase.
What is TRIAS II and what does it do?
TRIAS II is Hitachi’s hydraulic system, built into its excavator lineup to reduce fuel consumption while still helping the machine cycle faster through digging and lifting motions. In practice, that combination means an operator can work efficiently without the fuel cost typically associated with faster hydraulic cycling on other machines.
Does ride control apply to Hitachi excavators or wheel loaders?
Ride control is a Hitachi wheel loader technology, not an excavator feature. It improves stability and reduces bucket load bounce while traveling over rough terrain. It’s a separate system entirely from the Aerial Angle camera setup used on excavators, so if ride control specifically is what you need, that’s a wheel loader question.
Is financing available for Hitachi excavators?
Yes. ZAXIS Finance is Hitachi’s dedicated financing and leasing partner, covering both excavators and wheel loaders. That gives you the option to finance a purchase outright or lease depending on how you’d rather structure the cost. See Equipment Financing Options for current terms, or contact us with specific questions.
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