One of the DMJ’s operators, Roger Knipe, has more than 30 years’ experience and is impressed with the new ZX300LC-7: “This machine has been designed around the operator, because it’s very comfortable and they’ve thought about the little things… For example, the increased sweeping area of the wiper is excellent, and the Bluetooth connection is handy so that I can continue to operate safely without stopping to answer the phone.

“The seat is comfortable and I like the way that it moves as one with the console. There’s so much legroom, as well as less noise and no vibration. The layout of the control panel is easy to understand and use, and I can view the monitor clearly. My favourite aspect of the machine is the visibility, it’s brilliant, and I especially like the view from the three cameras. I really enjoy operating this machine, and it’s ideal for this earthmoving and levelling job.

“At the end of a long day, I feel less tired than I would in another machine. In my opinion, Hitachi excavators are the best, because they are so responsive due to the hydraulic system. If another operator asked me about this new Zaxis-7, I would say that it’s better than your machine!”