Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe's (HCM) exhibit (FN.716) at bauma 2025 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.
Under the theme "Challenges Accepted" HCM Europe will present a range of innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of today’s construction industry – as well as an ambitious vision for the future.
"Bauma 2025 represents a pivotal moment for our industry and for Hitachi Construction Machinery" said Francesco Quaranta, president and CEO, HCM Europe. "Our stand will demonstrate how we address industry challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions that deliver value today.”
HCM is also presenting its LANDCROS One concept excavator that represents the future of construction sites. "This is more than just a machine. It's our commitment to deliver solutions beyond machinery in a new construction ecosystem," said Quaranta. "We’re building a smarter tomorrow together with our strategic partners and customers."
Solutions on Display
HCM's climate solutions feature nine zero-emission machine models equipped with advanced battery technology and smart charging infrastructure. In addition, HCM is introducing an innovative and 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, HCM 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, HCM 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 solution — LANDCROS Connect, an advanced smart fleet management system that enables monitoring, performance tracking and operational optimization across diverse brands' machinery fleets.
The Future of Construction: LANDCROS One
The highlight of Hitachi's presence will be the introduction of LANDCROS One, a concept excavator representing the company's forward-thinking approach to construction. 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. With combined onboard and offboard landscape scanning capabilities, including drone technology, LANDCROS One serves as a cornerstone in creating a comprehensive construction ecosystem.
LANDCROS One is setting a new standard in the construction industry by delivering operational benefits. 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" concludes Quaranta.
