Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe)
Johan’s faithful companions: Zaxis and Zixten
An immaculate wheeled excavator
And secondly, Johan has become the proud owner of Zixten, a one-year-old Beagle, who has become his co-driver in the immaculate Zaxis machine. The puppy has been accompanying him to work since he was eight weeks old and enjoys sitting on his platform behind Johan’s seat in the cab.
“We are currently doing the foundation, water and sewage work for the extension to an existing school,” he explains. “The versatility of the ZX155W-7 is such that I can cover most of the tasks when it comes to this type of project. I can dig the trenches, and load and unload our trailer and the trucks that arrive on site. In addition, I move the materials for the other machines to use, as well as for my own work.
A comfortable cab
“The cab suits me very well, it’s easy to access and very comfortable. I have no problems to work with the machine for a long time. I’m happy with the small steering wheel, which gives me excellent visibility, complemented by the camera system.
“I like the Hitachi ZX155W-7 because it’s compact and designed with the short-tail swing so that I can work in tight spaces. If it’s too narrow, the long reach is also very good, so I can get into confined areas anyway. Overall, the machine is stable, and does everything that is asked of it well.”
