Benefits • Versatile Performance: Ideal for trenching, lifting, demolition, forestry, and road construction. • Compact Design: Short swing counterweight makes it perfect for tight and restricted job sites. • Efficient Operation: Reduced fuel consumption and enhanced manoeuvrability for increased productivity. • Flexible Attachment Use: Fitted with a Robur tilting hitch, allowing attachments to tilt up to 45° each way—perfect for angled trenching and shaping work. Operator Comfort & User Friendly • Spacious Cab: Expanded legroom, excellent visibility, and user-friendly controls. • Smooth Handling: Advanced hydraulic system ensures precise and responsive operation. • Comfort Features: Designed to reduce noise and vibration for a more pleasant working environment. Features • Short-Tail Swing Radius: Allows safe and efficient operation in confined spaces. • ZAXIS-5 Series Technology: Built for performance, durability, and reduced environmental impact. • Robur Tilting Hitch: Enables attachments to tilt up to 45° each way—no need to disconnect hoses when changing buckets. • Steel Tracks: Provide excellent stability and traction on uneven terrain. • ROPS Cabin: Certified roll-over protection with fire extinguisher and beacon included. • Powerful Engine: Delivers strong digging and lifting capabilities while maintaining fuel efficiency. Specs • Weight: 14,400kg • Overall Width: 2.49m • Digging Depth: 5.53m • Digging Reach: 8.39m • Tracks: Steel tracks Available Accessories • Trench Buckets & Spades • Weed Buckets • Plate Compactors • Pile Drivers • Rock Grab / Thumb Buckets • Concrete Breakers Health & Safety • Safety Features: ROPS cabin, ergonomic controls, fire extinguisher, and beacon. • Safety Lock Lever: Prevents accidental operation by locking machine controls. • Equipment Safety Sheet: Available in the Downloads section. Transporting Options Transporter Truck Required: Due to its size and weight, this machine must be transported via a minimum of a Class 4 transporter truck. Delivery available or collect from the Hastings branch. License Requirements You don't need a specific license to operate a digger or excavator, but training is required for safe and competent use. However, if you're operating on the road, a special license and endorsement is required. You must have a license for the appropriate weight class and an endorsement to operate construction machinery on wheels, tracks, or rollers (WTR). Booking Options To hire a 13.5T Hitachi Digger, simply give us a call, send us an email or fill in the form below. These diggers are available to hire from both the Hastings branch. Enquire now for any additional information or to make a booking.