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."

Hitachi 5 ton excavator stolen

On Friday, a Hitachi 5 ton excavator along with equipment was stolen from Bromley Demolition. Details of the vehicle are as follows:

Make: Hitachi
Model: ZX50R
Type: Excavator
Colour: Orange, Grey, and Black
Fuel: Diesel
Chassis No. 1LV003362
Engine No. 7E4109
Cylinder capacity: 2197
Gross Weight: 4510

If you have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact Gary Bishop of Bromley Demolition on the following:

Tel: 0208 464 3610

Fax: 0208 313 3623

Mob: 07889 361841

E-mail: gary@bromleydem.co.uk

Lee Group upgrades demolition equipment

C&D customer Lee Group Ltd. has decided to invest and purchase new demolition, recycling, and earthmoving equipment. The new buys include:

• Two 70-tonne Zaxis 670s


• Custom-made zero tail swing Zaxis 225


• A number of 13-55 tonne demolition excavators


• Industrial shears, pulverisers, selector grapples, and breaker attachments


• Hitachi ZX17U and ZX30s mini excavators

In total 25 Hitachi excavators and 35 Hitachi mini excavators have been purchased making this both a serious investment of money and clear sign that Lee sees an exciting future ahead of them with a lot of work already on the books.

David Lee, managing director of Lee Group, commented:

"It is essential that we own, maintain and operate a modern, capable fleet of demolition and recycling equipment.

When undertaking large scale, high profile projects, it is important to fulfil our clients’ requirements safely and expeditiously without relying on third party equipment hirers.

Lee Group’s ongoing investment in new plant allows us to deliver this time and time again."