Under the theme “Challenges Accepted”, Hitachi has unveiled a comprehensive suite of solutions addressing the industry’s challenges in today’s construction industry, as well as an ambitious vision for the future. The highlight of Hitachi’s presence will be the introduction of LANDCROS One, a concept excavator representing the company’s approach to construction.
Hitachi’s exhibit focuses on four critical industry challenges:
- Climate Emergency: Responding to environmental imperatives with zero-emission technologies.
- Skilled Operator Shortage: Creating smarter, more intuitive machines that require less specialized operators.
- Rising Operational Costs: Implementing solutions that maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Sustainable Mining: Developing connected, environmentally responsible autonomous haulage.
“Bauma 2025 represents a pivotal moment for our industry and for Hitachi Construction Machinery. Our stand will demonstrate how we address industry challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions that deliver value today.”
said Francesco Quaranta, President & CEO, HCM Europe.
Today’s Solutions on Display
Hitachi’s climate solutions feature nine zero-emission machine models equipped with advanced battery technology and smart charging infrastructure. In addition, Hitachi is introducing a practical battery swap system enabling continuous operation by minimizing downtime through easy and convenient battery exchanges, maintaining productivity, and providing flexibility in demanding environments.
To address the operator shortage challenge, Hitachi shows how its machines seamlessly integrate with the leading smart attachment brands. These machines feature advanced ICT integration, including sophisticated 2D/3D assist systems and tool recognition capabilities, significantly enhancing usability for operators of all skill levels. Delivering on its unwavering commitment to develop safety solutions, HCM will present the best human detection assist system in the market.
To address rising operational costs, Hitachi will promote proactive maintenance solutions that use connectivity to predict and prevent equipment issues without disruption. Additionally, its unrivalled parts availability and extended warranty programs represent the leading reference in terms of reliability in the market. Supporting this innovative approach, the company is launching its unique solution – LANDCROS Connect, an advanced smart fleet management system that enables monitoring, performance tracking, and operational optimization across diverse brands’ machinery fleets.
The LANDCROS One Excavator Concept
The highlight of Hitachi’s presence will be the introduction of LANDCROS One, a concept brought to life in collaboration with Grandstudio, an automotive and design studio. The innovative design features a modular cab with intuitive ergonomics, specifically engineered to appeal to the next-generation workforce through gamifying operations and AI-assisted interfaces. The concept allows three powertrain options, and operators can seamlessly switch between autonomous, remote, and traditional operating modes. The clean and futuristic look is not only an aesthetic exercise, but it is a functional design integrating cameras, sensors, and advanced digital assist systems co-developed with strategic partners.
The innovative system has the potential to reduce the need for advanced operators by 35%, lowering operational costs by 40%, and making complex equipment operations more accessible and affordable. Designed for 24/7 continuous operations, LANDCROS One ensures unmatched uptime while significantly eliminating machine-related accidents, providing free documentation to further streamline costs.
“LANDCROS One showcases Hitachi’s vision of a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future, blending groundbreaking AI, gamified ergonomics, autonomous and remote operations capabilities. We’re proud to lead the next wave of innovation, empowering the next-generation workforce and redefining possibilities in the construction machinery industry”
adds Francesco.
Hitachi’s LANDCROS One embodies this philosophy through four transformative innovation pillars:
- Intelligence That Empowers Operators
The concept’s integrated AI and automation systems fundamentally change the operator experience by handling routine tasks and providing intelligent assistance during complex operations. The functional design integrates cameras, sensors, and advanced digital assist systems co-developed with strategic partners. This intelligent support system reduces operator fatigue, increases productivity, and helps address the industry’s ongoing labour shortage by making advanced equipment more appealing to newer operators.
- Global Operations 24/7
LANDCROS One features advanced connectivity and remote operation capabilities. The machine can be controlled from virtually anywhere, enabling true 24/7 operation through different time zones and allowing operators to work across multiple sites without physical relocation. These capabilities not only maximize equipment utilization but also enhance safety by removing operators from remote, difficult, and hazardous environments while maintaining precise control over operations.
- Flexible Operation for Every Skill Level
Recognizing the diverse needs of today’s construction workforce, the excavator offers three distinct operation modes:
- Manual Mode provides complete control for operators supported by AI assistance, for standard or complex tasks, reducing fatigue and increasing productivity.
- Autonomous Mode triggered by operator instructions for repetitive and predicted tasks.
- Remote Mode enables full operation from any location, 24/7 providing flexibility with operator availability around the world.
- Adaptive Power Systems for Every Jobsite
Environmental responsibility meets operational flexibility with the concept’s propulsion system available in three distinct power modes: electric, combustion, or hydrogen.
“LANDCROS One is more than just a machine. It’s our commitment to deliver solutions beyond machinery in a new construction ecosystem. We’re building a smarter tomorrow together with our strategic partners and customers.”
concludes Francesco.
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