Borg Entreprenad AB Borg Entreprenad AB has expanded its fleet of Hitachi construction machinery by investing in a new ZX175W-7 wheeled excavator. The Swedish contractor purchased the versatile machine, together with a selection of buckets and a tiltrotator in February 2024.
The new ZX175W-7’s first assignment was to build the road network, as well as the water and sewage work for a new housing development at Ulleråker in Uppsala to the north of Stockholm. The project started in December 2022 and is scheduled to finish in spring 2025.
“We carry out many tasks on this project with the ZX175W-7,” says operator Sonnie Söderberg.
“I am involved with most things that we do to build a new road. Here this includes laying water and sewage pipes, backfilling, placing the border stone and adjusting the asphalt.
“Hitachi machines are the best and I’m fortunate that John Borg, the owner, likes Zaxis wheeled excavators too. Having already operated the company’s other ZX175W-7, it was an easy purchase decision to make, because there’s no downtime – they just keep working!”
“Overall, the hydraulics have taken a big step forward and you get a completely different feeling from operating the -7 series, which is even better than the -6.” Sonnie Söderberg, Operator at Borg Entreprenad AB
“I also like the additional space and high level of comfort in the cab,” Sonnie adds. “The steering wheel is more user-friendly: it’s smaller and more adjustable. The screen on the monitor is bigger and better, and it’s easier to view.
“In addition, the all-round visibility has been improved thanks to the 270-degree bird’s-eye view from the camera. You can set up the machine in a completely different way from the cab – without needing a computer.”
KM Schakt A Swedish family-run construction company has purchased its first new Hitachi wheeled excavator. KM Schakt bought the ZX155W-7 to expand its current fleet to more than ten machines, including a used Hitachi ZX210LC-3 excavator.
One of the ZX155W-7’s initial assignments was on a project to prepare an extension to a school in Vendelsömalm, to the south of Stockholm. The project started in December 2023 and was scheduled to finish in June 2024.
“The cab suits me very well. It’s easy to access and comfortable,” explains operator Johan Larsson.
“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.”
Johan has a co-driver in the form of Zixten, a one-year-old Beagle. His faithful companion 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.
