Diggers

[Thomas5060]

On a slightly different subject, could any of you experts tell me what batteries (2×12volt)should I get for a Hitachi EX 60. It's an old Mark 2 I think. All the electronics are removed, only fuel and water guage plus engine stopper are working. I n

Think you need to 079s. From memory that’s what is in ours

 

[holywell farmer]

If you’re looking for a good 13 ton machine I can highly recommend case cx130 and doosan 140. They mightn’t be over popular makes but I’ve seen them out last hitachi in reliability hands down. Case is probably one of the easiest diggers to operate they are fast and smooth. Personally I think hitachi were over rated had 2 of them and plenty of trouble doosan never got a spanner in 4 years I had it sold it to friend and top ram is all he has ever done after 10000hrs case was a super machine would do as much in the day as zx200 hitachi.

Engines on the case ok .?

 

[tancoman]

Thanks lads.

 

[Zetor]

Engines on the case ok .?

It's a Sumitumo excavator using bomb proof Isuzu engines/Kawasaki pumps combinations same as JCB, Hitachi & Kobelco. Later common rail Isuzu found on the CX 130b can give issues.
Biggest problem with a CX130 is finding one.

 

[miniconnect]

On a slightly different subject, could any of you experts tell me what batteries (2×12volt)should I get for a Hitachi EX 60. It's an old Mark 2 I think. All the electronics are removed, only fuel and water guage plus engine stopper are working. I n

Put 2 x 072 batteries in our ex75 this week I'd imagine it'll be the same engine.

 

[holywell farmer]

It's a Sumitumo excavator using bomb proof Isuzu engines/Kawasaki pumps combinations same as JCB, Hitachi & Kobelco. Later common rail Isuzu found on the CX 130b can give issues.
Biggest problem with a CX130 is finding one.

I only worked a few sites with case machines in my time, most sites it's jcb, or volvos.

 

[Red Fred]

Mcleans at Shaftesbury https://www.tractorsandplant.com/

I bought my Volvo from them. Very happy and large selection to choose from.

 

[tancoman]

Thanks for all the answers regarding the Hitachi batteries. Got sorted.