Central Demolition now owns 3 state of the art Hitachi demolition machines

Central Demolition of Bonnybridge, Scotland are reaching up in the world after taking delivery of 3 brand new Hitachi Demolition Spec Machines.

A brand new state of the art/top of the line Hitachi Zaxis 870LCH High Reach machine has been delivered to Central Demolition of Bonnybridge, Scotland. The 870 isn’t the only new kit on the block - other recent investments include a Zaxis 350LC and Zaxis 170W Excavator joining the company’s state of the art fleet. Central also decided to give their older Zaxis 850H High Reach a new lease of life with a massive over haul of the running gear, operating gear and a stunning new livery. Plus, all machines are equipped with various demolition attachments.


The Zaxis 870LCH has been supplied to Central Demolition with a bespoke three piece demolition rig designed and manufactured by Kocurek of Ipswich and replaces an older Zaxis 850H model. With a maximum pin height of 43 Metres (when configured with 3 Metre Extension) and forward reach of 20 metres, the 870LCH is capable of handling a tool weight of 2,267kgs. At the heart of the machine is a Isuzu AL-6WG1XZSA-01: the new Zaxis 870 is equipped with a powerful new-generation Stage IIIB-compliant engine, which delivers higher productivity with greater fuel efficiency.

Ross Craig, director of Central Demolition, took delivery of Central’s first brand new Hitachi machine back in 2000. Prior to this the company had purchased a second hand, three year old Hitachi machine from HM Plant in 1997. Commenting about the new Hitachi machines, he said:

"Specification and the robust build of the Hitachi product have been the main drivers in Central Demolition’s decision to continue with the brand ... We have been very pleased with our fleet of Hitachi machines as they have proved very capable of handling a good lifetime in front line demolition work,” he continued. Equally important is the consistent level of after sales support we receive from Hitachi’s local customer support centre now based at Hebburn. We can rely on Hitachi/Kocurek to sort any issues out quickly and efficiently and to act on their promises."