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I DA U N I V E R S A L M ay -J u n e 2 0 2 0 31 Nuts & Bolts continued on page 35 NUTS & BOLTS continued from page 29 Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) debuted new wheel loader models, cutting- edge technology and support tools at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas, March 10-14. Since fi nalizing the purchase of KCM Corpora- tion from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 2016, HCMA has been striving to expand its product and service off erings to the U.S. market through equipment innova- tion and the construction of its new $4 million corporate headquarters and training facility. HCMA displayed the results of those eff orts. ey included the latest models from its complete wheel loader product lineup, designed for compact equip- ment operators all the way up to heavy construction and mining operations. In addition, HCMA rolled out the new features and benefi ts for the Hitachi ConSite precise asset management suite of tools. "We are thrilled with the progress we've made with our equipment off erings, dealer and contractor support eff orts and overhaul of our United States operating facilities," said Al Quinn, managing director of HCMA. "Ten years ago, Hitachi Construc- tion Machinery Group and Kawasaki Heavy Indus- tries entered into an agreement to develop a reliable and technologically advanced line of wheel loaders, and we think attendees will be impressed with the results of our eff orts. However, our commitment to customers didn't stop there. We've completely restruc- tured the organi- zation, opened a new HCMA U.S. headquarters and expanded our parts warehouse and remanufacturing facility. "All of these endeavors, along with the name change from KCM Corporation Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Debuted Latest Models at ConExpo 2020 At ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, HCMA unveiled new operator friendly and effi cient models to the Hitachi Dash-6 wheel loader line. to Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders in 2018, help us deliver productive, reliable and cost-effi cient wheel loaders, service and support for our customers." ese units feature Tier IV Final engines, equipped with clean SCR systems that use a simple DEF system instead of diesel particular fi lter (DPF). Eliminating the need for a DPF means lower engine temperatures, and no DPF regens are required. ese Dash-6 loaders also have 360-degree visibility from the operator seat, are built strong and are equipped with Hitachi ConSite. More than typical telematics, ConSite helps Hitachi wheel loader owners extract maximum value and peak productivity on the job. ConSite allows users to monitor machine operation and performance levels, deliver monthly and on-demand activity reports, and provide model-specifi c information, so action can be taken to improve overall effi ciencies on desktop or mobile (using ConSite Pocket). It also monitors the health of machinery and alerts a service technician when maintenance or repair is needed. e HCMA team also planned to offi cially launch the ConSite Rescue Team (CRT) program to support fl eet managers using ConSite at the show.● From: hitachiwheelloaders.us/CON- EXPO2020