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Hitachi ZX225 USR. Telescoping stick, deep reach

Dig-UP ยท 2010-10-13 18:58

This is something I had never seen before. I found it pretty interesting. Its a Hitachi ZX225 with a telescoping stick. Pretty specialized, but cool. Seems like the wear would be pretty minimal with the stick being always vertical when sliding. The bucket looks small, but i guess a 225 is not a giant machine. YouTube - ZX225 USR telescopic reach, ent. Saperfe (France)

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  1. #1thebaz2010-10-13 19:54

    The operator seemed to get his cycles done fast and smooth.

  2. #2245dlc2010-10-13 20:13

    Wow neat machine and smooth operator.

  3. #3Zace2010-10-13 22:43

    Here is another one on a bigger model and if u look in the right hand column there is a few more. YouTube - HITACHI ZAXIS 350LC

  4. #4j.r.2010-10-14 05:25

    neat idea but i dont think i would want to run it

  5. #5norite2010-10-14 09:59

    Neat technology but probably overkill, cost wise wouldn't a cable operated crane with a clamshell be better? More efficient (no heavy stick to hoist, bigger bucket, less fuel) If you could run that stick horizontally it might make the ultimate gradall though.