The First Hitachi EX2000-7 Excavator Arrives Ghana

Hitachi announced that a mining customer in Ghana has taken delivery of the country's first Hitachi EX2000-7. Engineers & Planners utilises the ultra-large excavator at the Cardinal Namdini mine in Bolgatanga, where it plays a pivotal role in loading a fleet of rigid and articulated dump trucks. Hitachi report that its performance has been so impressive that the company decided to acquire a second EX2000-7.

"The digging power has been good, the excavator loads dump trucks in less than two minutes and we have less than five loads of a bucket into the truck before it moves to dump, which has greatly improved our productivity." said Andrew Ofori, Project Manager.

The Hitachi EX2000-7 offers operator comfort, enhanced visibility with a 360-degree camera system, and substantial fuel savings. Ofori adds: "When you enter the cab, it is spacious and the air conditioning provides a comfortable working environment.".

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