Tough jobs call for efficient, reliable and durable machines. That’s what you get with the Hitachi Reduced Tail Swing Excavators. Unlike other manufacturers, we don’t build every kind of earthmoving equipment. Instead, we specialize in excavators. The result? Highly reliable machines that deliver efficiency, reliability and durability. Whether your work is urban renewal, street repair, or underground utilities, these Ultrashort Dash-5 excavators open up a wide range of possibilities – navigating nimbly and working smoothly in and around obstacles, and on congested jobsites where traditional excavators don’t fit.