The Secret weapon
Hitachi’s small but mighty mini excavators help Alta Quota succeed in some of Italy’s most rugged environments.
For over 30 years, Alta Quota has been a leader in groundworks and landscaping in mountainous terrain.
The company, based in Calalese, Trento, specialises in challenging and technical work, such as: reinforcing stone walls; installing avalanche and rockfall barriers; and laying essential water and drainage pipes.
Operating throughout northern and central Italy each terrain comes with its own challenges. This is especially the case in the mountainous landscape of the Trento region.
From steep slopes to confined spaces, the manoeuvrability and reliability of equipment are essential for the successful completion of a wide range of projects.
This is why Alta Quota trusts Hitachi Construction Machinery’s compact yet powerful ZX33U-6 and ZX55U-6 mini excavators.
These machines, supplied by Comac – HCME’s dealer for Trentino, Alto Adige, and the provinces of Vicenza, Verona, Padua and Rovigo – are crucial for the contractor, thanks to their robustness, lightweight design, and small turning radius.
“The Hitachi mini excavators are perfectly suited to the challenging working conditions that we encounter.” Claudio Zucconi, owner of Alta Quota.
Recent projects involving these Zaxis-6 models include the construction of reinforced soil structures in Torri del Benaco, and the consolidation of a landslide on the forest road in Canazei. Additionally, these excavators have been instrumental in the terracing of two gardens in Solferino and Tesero.
Alta Quota’s work demands machinery that is both highly durable and versatile. With operating weights of 3,720kg (ZX33U-6) and 5,310kg (ZX55U-6), and power outputs of 18.8kW and 29.1kW respectively, high productivity is ensured even in the most remote environments.
