[VIDEO] Hitachi Incorporates Newest Technologies into Zaxis 245LC Excavator

Jonny Spendlove talks about Hitachi's 245LC excavator and its new features, many of which are inherited from the 300 line of machines.

Mar 19, 2020
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.


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