Tokyo, Japan - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a construction machinery company, introduced two new midsize wheel loaders, the ZW120-7 and ZW140-7, continuing the expansion of its Dash-7 lineup. Both models are available in basic and premium configurations and bring a range of improvements focused on efficiency, safety, and easier maintenance.
The new Dash-7 loaders feature updated cabs, speed control functions, and Hitachi’s ConSite telematics suite. Premium variants add the Aerial Angle camera system, which delivers a 270-degree bird’s-eye view around the machine, along with a rear obstacle-detection system that can automatically reduce travel speed for added safety.
Hitachi also signaled its ongoing transition to the Landcros brand, which is set to replace the Hitachi name globally in 2027. While Hitachi branding remains prominent on the new loaders, a small Landcros logo appeared beneath the model number on the engine compartment.
With the launch of the ZW120-7 and ZW140-7, Hitachi now offers eight next-generation wheel loader models, spanning from the 100-horsepower ZW100-7 to the 303-horsepower ZW310-7, with bucket capacities ranging from 1.4 to 6.1 cubic yards. The company said the ZW330-6 and ZW370-6 will be the next models upgraded to Dash-7 specifications.
The ZW120-7, aimed at landscaping, snow removal, and utility and infrastructure work, has an operating weight of 19,100 pounds, a 2-cubic-yard heaped bucket capacity, and 16,840 pound-feet of breakout force. It is powered by a 97-horsepower Deutz TCD3.5 diesel engine and can reach a top speed of 21.4 mph.
The larger ZW140-7 is designed for material handling, snow removal, and utility and infrastructure applications. It weighs 25,760 pounds and runs on a 154-horsepower Cummins B4.5 diesel engine paired with an electronically controlled two-motor hydrostatic transmission. It offers a top speed of 24.2 mph, a 2.7-cubic-yard heaped bucket capacity, and 21,300 pound-feet of breakout force. Buyers can also choose between a standard arm and a high-lift arm configuration.
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