What do you get when you cross a Hitachi ZX170W-5 wheeled excavator and Harrybilt Engineering’s rail system technology?! One of the safest and most reliable rail machines on the market.
Harrybilt Engineering noticed the requirement for a rail machine that could withstand extremely severe working conditions whist also being safe, versatile, efficient and simple to operate. The team are not new to this type of innovative product design either, they specialise in the design and fabrication of advanced equipment for rail, transport and general commercial applications.
Established in 1985, the family owned business have become a supplier of choice throughout Australia for road rail trucks, excavators and trailers. With recent developments in their fabrication, machining, hydraulics and painting capabilities, they are more ready and capable than ever to take on new challenges, with the current challenge being the new S-Series rail machine.
“The partnership that Harrybilt has built with Hitachi has allowed the development of a new machine, the S Series, which has a focus on the operators,” States Managing Director Ernest Martino.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) has a Safety First Priority, which means that all business decisions or actions are taken with safety in mind. This value placed on constant improvement within the area of safety is one that is shared by Harrybilt Engineering and aptly reflected with the development of the S Series Rail Machine, described by the company as one of the safest rail machines on the market.
What do you get when you cross a Hitachi ZX170W-5 wheeled excavator and Harrybilt Engineering’s rail system technology?! One of the safest and most reliable rail machines on the market.
Harrybilt Engineering noticed the requirement for a rail machine that could withstand extremely severe working conditions whist also being safe, versatile, efficient and simple to operate. The team are not new to this type of innovative product design either, they specialise in the design and fabrication of advanced equipment for rail, transport and general commercial applications.
Established in 1985, the family owned business have become a supplier of choice throughout Australia for road rail trucks, excavators and trailers. With recent developments in their fabrication, machining, hydraulics and painting capabilities, they are more ready and capable than ever to take on new challenges, with the current challenge being the new S-Series rail machine.
“The partnership that Harrybilt has built with Hitachi has allowed the development of a new machine, the S Series, which has a focus on the operators,” States Managing Director Ernest Martino.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) has a Safety First Priority, which means that all business decisions or actions are taken with safety in mind. This value placed on constant improvement within the area of safety is one that is shared by Harrybilt Engineering and aptly reflected with the development of the S Series Rail Machine, described by the company as one of the safest rail machines on the market.
HITACHI AND HARRYBILT BRING THE S SERIES RAIL MACHINE TO LIFE
Harrybilt centred the development of the new S-Series machine on this concept of putting Safety First, installing a variety of features and options which enable this excavator to withstand the most severe working conditions without compromising on reliability or efficiency.
“We have found that the Hitachi excavators have been a great machine to work on and convert for our rail application. On this machine, Harrybilt installed a height, slew and load management system as well as a range of other features which allow it to be the safest rail excavator in the industry,” Ernest explained.
The Rail Guidance System for the S-Series machines allows wheeled excavators to travel on road as well as rail. Retractable rail wheel assemblies are installed on the excavator, positioning the vehicle on the rail while allowing the tires to continue to provide traction and braking.
An important feature of the development process is listening to their customers and utilising the feedback to further improve and increase their product range. Ernest spoke of the importance of safety and reliability for operators when using rail machines. “Operators need a machine that can withstand the most severe working conditions while also being safe and simple to operate.”
“It features a key lock out system for unauthorised actions, therefore ensuring the machine always works in a safe state and prevents movement into exclusion zone which could result in a collision. It also features fewer valves which makes it less complicated while still being a smarter proportional system,” said Ernest.
The S-Series machine isn’t the first Hitachi excavator that Harrybilt has converted into a specialty machine. Harrybilt have partnered with Hitachi previously to provide a turn key rail machine for the expanding rail industry.
Some of the machines that have been converted to date are the ZX65USB-5A mini excavator, ZX135US-5 mid-sized excavator and a number of the ZX170W wheeled excavators.
“We receive very positive feedback from our customers on the performance of the Hitachi’s we convert. Many of our machines are located Australia wide so reliability is important. Having a well-supported product with the many service centres located across Australia is critical to us.” Ernest also spoke highly of the support received from Hitachi sales representative Greg Priestly, “Greg has worked hard to support Harrybilt and our new initiative, the S Series, into the Rail Market.”
Harrybilt Engineering prides themselves on developing innovative and safe solutions for every project, something that Hitachi is proud to be associated with and look forward to continuing into the future.
One of the safest and most reliable rail machines on the market.
QME 2026! 🧡
Across three action-packed days in Mackay, the Hitachi | LANDCROS stand was buzzing as customers, industry partners and families got up close with our Japanese mining and construction equipment, including the mighty EX1200-7.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, climbed aboard our machines and caught up with the team. It was great connecting with everyone.
See you at the next one!
A new fleet ready for the Pilbara. 💪
We’re proud to welcome KHG Contracting to Hitachi following the delivery of four new machines to support their operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
The new fleet includes 2 x Hitachi ZX350LC-7G excavators, 1 x ZX890LCH-7 excavator and 1 x EX1200-7 mining excavator, bringing Hitachi | LANDCROS performance, reliability and support to the KHG team.
Pictured with the new fleet are Sait Ucal, Plant & Equipment Manager at KHG Contracting, alongside Dale, Major Accounts Manager (HCA) and Jacob, Key Account Manager Mining (HCA).
Thank you to Sait and the entire @khg_contracting team for choosing Hitachi. We look forward to supporting the machines and the team as they get to work in the Pilbara.
Built for demanding conditions. Supported where you work.
There’s only one thing better than being an operator… doing it with a view like that. 🌊
Hitachi | LANDCROS gives the precision, control and reliability RONMAC Holdings team need on this waterfront project to keep the job moving.
Proven Japanese engineering and dedicated support for a great combination of capable operators and dependable machinery.
@ronmac_holdings_
No job too difficult with the ZX300-7 💪
Axle’s Earthmoving tackling a challenging excavation with the precision, power and reliability needed to keep the project moving.
Hitachi | LANDCROS backed by proven Japanese engineering and dedicated support, these machines are built to perform when the work gets tough.
@axlesearthmoving
When you`ve spent more than a decade in the industry, you know what good equipment feels like.
Working on stormwater infrastructure at Seaford Heights, Jesse from Tripodi Group puts the Hitachi 25-tonne zero swing excavator through its paces every day. From exceptional stability and impressive power to GPS integration and the added confidence of a zero-tail swing design, it`s built to perform where precision matters most.
Safer. More capable. Japanese reliability. Ready for the job.
Hear why Jesse trusts Hitachi | LANDCROS on site.
45,000 cubic metres of sand. Four basement levels. 10 machines. One serious excavation.
Faced with the challenge of removing 45,000 cubic metres of sand from a four-level basement, RONMAC brought together the right fleet for the job – including a purpose-bought long-reach attachment fitted to a 36-tonne Hitachi excavator to reach the bottom.
Working bucket-to-bucket, the team is progressively moving material from Basement 3 all the way to the surface, where it can be loaded out.
It’s a challenging job that demands the right equipment and the right support.
We’re proud to be working alongside RONMAC and even prouder to hear their team say they’re “looking forward to doing a lot more in the future” with Hitachi.
Two B45Es. One destination: getting to work. 💪
A pair of Bell B45E Articulated Dump Trucks are on the move north and ready to hit the circuit with Ezyquip Hire.
Built to tackle demanding conditions and keep productivity moving, these two are ready for what’s ahead.
A big thank you to the Ezyquip Hire team for your continued business and ongoing support.
Safe travels, B45Es!
@ezyquip.hire
360° of capability. No matter the angle.
A BIG start for Big Yellow. 🟠
It was great to catch up with the team from Big Yellow at Diggers & Dealers in Kalgoorlie as they prepare to take delivery of their new Hitachi EX1200-7BH.
And this is just the beginning.
The EX1200-7BH is the first of four Hitachi mining excavators Big Yellow will take delivery of this year, with two EX3600-7BHs and an EX2000-7BH still to come.
We’re proud to welcome Big Yellow as a new customer and look forward to supporting their growing fleet as these machines get to work.
Thanks to the Big Yellow team for choosing Hitachi. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead.
@bigyellowmining
QME 2026! 🧡
Across three action-packed days in Mackay, the Hitachi | LANDCROS stand was buzzing as customers, industry partners and families got up close with our Japanese mining and construction equipment, including the mighty EX1200-7.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, climbed aboard our machines and caught up with the team. It was great connecting with everyone.
See you at the next one!
A new fleet ready for the Pilbara. 💪
We’re proud to welcome KHG Contracting to Hitachi following the delivery of four new machines to support their operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
The new fleet includes 2 x Hitachi ZX350LC-7G excavators, 1 x ZX890LCH-7 excavator and 1 x EX1200-7 mining excavator, bringing Hitachi | LANDCROS performance, reliability and support to the KHG team.
Pictured with the new fleet are Sait Ucal, Plant & Equipment Manager at KHG Contracting, alongside Dale, Major Accounts Manager (HCA) and Jacob, Key Account Manager Mining (HCA).
Thank you to Sait and the entire @khg_contracting team for choosing Hitachi. We look forward to supporting the machines and the team as they get to work in the Pilbara.
Built for demanding conditions. Supported where you work.
There’s only one thing better than being an operator… doing it with a view like that. 🌊
Hitachi | LANDCROS gives the precision, control and reliability RONMAC Holdings team need on this waterfront project to keep the job moving.
Proven Japanese engineering and dedicated support for a great combination of capable operators and dependable machinery.
@ronmac_holdings_
No job too difficult with the ZX300-7 💪
Axle’s Earthmoving tackling a challenging excavation with the precision, power and reliability needed to keep the project moving.
Hitachi | LANDCROS backed by proven Japanese engineering and dedicated support, these machines are built to perform when the work gets tough.
@axlesearthmoving
When you`ve spent more than a decade in the industry, you know what good equipment feels like.
Working on stormwater infrastructure at Seaford Heights, Jesse from Tripodi Group puts the Hitachi 25-tonne zero swing excavator through its paces every day. From exceptional stability and impressive power to GPS integration and the added confidence of a zero-tail swing design, it`s built to perform where precision matters most.
Safer. More capable. Japanese reliability. Ready for the job.
Hear why Jesse trusts Hitachi | LANDCROS on site.
45,000 cubic metres of sand. Four basement levels. 10 machines. One serious excavation.
Faced with the challenge of removing 45,000 cubic metres of sand from a four-level basement, RONMAC brought together the right fleet for the job – including a purpose-bought long-reach attachment fitted to a 36-tonne Hitachi excavator to reach the bottom.
Working bucket-to-bucket, the team is progressively moving material from Basement 3 all the way to the surface, where it can be loaded out.
It’s a challenging job that demands the right equipment and the right support.
We’re proud to be working alongside RONMAC and even prouder to hear their team say they’re “looking forward to doing a lot more in the future” with Hitachi.
Two B45Es. One destination: getting to work. 💪
A pair of Bell B45E Articulated Dump Trucks are on the move north and ready to hit the circuit with Ezyquip Hire.
Built to tackle demanding conditions and keep productivity moving, these two are ready for what’s ahead.
A big thank you to the Ezyquip Hire team for your continued business and ongoing support.
Safe travels, B45Es!
@ezyquip.hire
360° of capability. No matter the angle.
A BIG start for Big Yellow. 🟠
It was great to catch up with the team from Big Yellow at Diggers & Dealers in Kalgoorlie as they prepare to take delivery of their new Hitachi EX1200-7BH.
And this is just the beginning.
The EX1200-7BH is the first of four Hitachi mining excavators Big Yellow will take delivery of this year, with two EX3600-7BHs and an EX2000-7BH still to come.
We’re proud to welcome Big Yellow as a new customer and look forward to supporting their growing fleet as these machines get to work.
Thanks to the Big Yellow team for choosing Hitachi. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead.
@bigyellowmining
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