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SEASONED PROFESSIONALS

For well over 30 years, Hitachi has

been actively involved in the logging

industry. During that time, we have

built a solid reputation for supplying

base machines renowned for smooth

hydraulic controls, long-lasting engines,

and superior components.

Our Hitachi purpose-built Forester

line has been working in the woods

since 1999. Unlike retrofi tted excavators

patched together for logging use, Hitachi

Foresters are built from the ground up in

a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

specifi cally for forestry work. This

ensures Hitachi quality all the way from

the undercarriage to whatever kind and

brand of attachment you request. It also

means your Forester has an excellent

Hitachi factory warranty covering all

machine parts.

BETTER PERFORMANCE

We have taken advantage of the

need to meet Tier 3 engine-emission

requirements to make a number of

substantial changes to give you the most

rugged, most dependable performance

possible. Hefty new structures and

next-class-up components are purpose-

built to perform in the demanding

logging industry. Powerful swing

systems, improved horsepower, and new

hydraulic systems promise increased

productivity without sacrifi cing fuel

effi ciency or precision. The comfortable

and roomy cabs have great visibility

for increased safety and productivity,

and are available in SAE-, OSHA-, and

BC/WCB-approved side- and rear-entry

confi gurations. Multiple riser options

are also available.

THE HITACHI DIFFERENCE

Although Hitachi Zaxis-3 Foresters

are built for the woods, their core is

based on the durability and productivity

of our massive mining excavators. Call it

heredity. Our mining backhoes and front

shovels move tons of rocky overburden

and ore 24 hours a day, seven days a

week. Their reputation for productivity

and uptime has made them the leader

in the toughest excavation environment

in the world. The same engineering

expertise behind these colossal machines

is in every Zaxis Forester we make.

Couple that with decades of hard-won,

real-world fi eld knowledge of logging-

industry demands, and the result is a

primal force ready to tackle the toughest

jobs in the woods.

DA S H3

Hitachi Zaxis Dash-3 Foresters. Extreme productivity runs in the family.

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■ DESIGNED TOUGH:

The strong machine design gives you

powerful performance, no matter what model

or confi guration you choose. From the tough,

next-class-up swing and travel systems to

the strengthened rugged upperstructure and

heavy-duty undercarriage, each Zaxis Dash-3

Forester can take on the wildest of woods.

Each front has been redesigned and built

tougher to meet the needs of today’s logger.

For example, the purpose-built processing

front eliminates the need for boom-tip and

hoist-cylinder adapters.

■ RESPONSIVE CONTROLS:

Dash-3 Foresters represent the very best in

productivity and efficiency, with highly refi ned,

computer-chip-controlled engine/hydraulic

performance.

■ MORE EFFICIENT ENGINE:

The Isuzu Tier 3-certifi ed engines feature a

common-rail injection system that increases

engine output while lowering fuel consumption.



Hitachi has been in the woods helping loggers for a long, long time.

Your insights and comments have always been invaluable to us. We know

you’ll appreciate the latest productivity features found on our Zaxis Dash-3

Foresters because you asked for them. Swing torque. Tractive effort.

Horsepower. Hydraulic fl ow. Seamless integration of attachment and

carrier, with installation of Waratah processing heads and a variety of makes

and models for grapples. All powerful features that make the Forester as

responsive as the company that builds it.

Y O U T A L K E D ,

W E L I S T E N E D

Improvements all the way around.

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Tier 3-compliant Isuzu engines:

Provide the horsepower required to get the job

done while delivering legendary fuel efficiency.

Efficient cooling-package design:

Laid out side by side by side with swing-out

condenser to make servicing the system a

breeze. This design is superior to stacked

coolers because cool air fl ows through

each cooler.

Debris management:

External screening, sealed cooler compart-

ment, and optional automatic-reversing fan

help eliminate the downtime associated with

cooling system cleaning.

Robust upper frame:

Strong boom-tower arrangement, thick base

plates, after-welding machining in critical

areas, and large-diameter swing bearings

make these machines extremely durable.

Beefy booms and arms:

New heavy-duty booms and arms are ready to

take on all applications, whether it be building

roads or processing or handling trees.

Improved component protection:

Three-piece heavy-duty engine enclosure, new

under-house protection system, new hydraulic

fi lter guard and muffler protection, and heavier

right rear door all work to keep the machine’s

valuable components safe from damage.

Durable undercarriage:

Robust structures, next-size-up components

and drive systems, and heavy-duty track chains

deliver productivity and durability.

Ease of service:

Remote-mounted engine and hydraulic oil

fi lters and dynamic test ports help make routine

maintenance a breeze.

Attachment integration:

Purpose-built processing fronts and inte-

grated attachments are delivered straight

from the factory.

Check it out*

• Same proven engines and hydraulic systems found in Hitachi excavators

• Three updated models and one new model

• Increased total combined pump fl ow

• Increased swing torque

• Increased-output Tier 3-certifi ed engines

• Increased fuel effi ciency

• Increased tractive effort

• Next-class-up components in travel systems for improved track power and undercarriage durability

• Heavy-duty booms and arms

• New lighting package

• Larger-capacity fuel tank

• Improved live heel/log loader geometry

• Aggressive BIC guarding and debris-management systems

• Fully integrated processor carriers with purpose-built front and improved hydraulic line routing

• Available in road builder, processor, live/fi xed heel, butt-n-top, and power clam confi gurations*

*Not all models available in all confi gurations.



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TOTAL COMFORT

We know you spend more time in the cab than you do in

your bed at home. That’s why Hitachi Forester cabs deliver

both comfort and productivity. Depending on the machine’s

application, the cab comes mounted on either a 7-inch (178

mm) fi xed or 48-inch (1219 mm) hydraulically tilting riser.

All models have optional rear-entry cabs with integral 48-

or 72-inch risers.

The durable cloth seat features a reclining back with

adjustable armrests and headrest for extra comfort. An

optional air-ride heated seat offers low-frequency suspension

with automatic weight adjustment, variable-suspension

damper, double-locking roller slide rails, seat-cushion

extension and tilt, and Sittab Armfl ex adjustable armrests.

This option is available with either a lap belt or four-point

restraint system for shovel-logging applications so operators

can focus on the job without sliding out of their seat.

MONITOR AND MIC

The rugged, space-saving monitor is compact but easy

to read. In addition to providing readouts of the operating

basics, your Forester comes equipped with the Machine

Information Center (ICX). It captures and stores vital

machine-performance data such as engine speeds, hydraulic

temperatures, pump pressures, alarms and faults, hours

of operation, and more. The information is downloadable

through a Palm Pilot™ and then can be transferred to

your PC. With the aid of special proprietary software,

you can interpret the data and generate valuable machine-

performance reports and graphs.

VISIBILITY

The side-entry cab has integral vertical bars and

polycarbonate windows, meeting all safety requirements

for forestry applications while maximizing visibility. To

complement great forward visibility, sight lines have been

verifi ed using 3-D modeling to maximize worksite visibility.

REAR-ENTRY CAB

The rear-entry option offers external guards combined

with polycarbonate windows to ensure operator safety.

These cabs are much larger for added comfort and storage,

and they provide improved access whether you’re coming

in or exiting. Rear-entry steps are integrated.

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Easy-to-read monitor. Large cab with easy-to-see-through guarding. Rear-entry cab has multiple riser heights.



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The Dash-3 Forester cabs provide the

ultimate working environment for optimum

visibility and maximum productivity.



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PURPOSE-BUILT ADVANTAGE

Purpose built to stand up to harsh forest environments,

each Forester model features an improved purpose-built

mainframe with a strengthened boom tower, heavy-duty

track and chain, a swing system sized with larger bearings

for extended life, and external debris-management features

that maximize uptime. The purpose-built processing front

eliminates the weak points commonly found in aftermarket

solutions. The cooling package is laid out side by side by

side, with a swing-out AC condenser for easy servicing. And

the standard 277-gallon fuel tank allows for extended run

times between fi ll-ups.

EASY TO SERVICE

Sturdy, well-placed handrails and eruption plate are

located to make access for routine service safe and easy.

These features, along with centralized grease points, remote-

mounted fuel-, hydraulic- and engine-oil fi lters, and dynamic

oil-sampling valves, make servicing a cinch. A fuel-effi cient

Isuzu engine and large rear-mounted fuel tank keep fuel

consumption in check and the machine running longer.

Debris screening on the air-inlet side of the cooling system

keeps large debris from entering the system, reducing the

need for maintenance.

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IMPROVED HEAVY-DUTY GUARDING

Hitachi Foresters feature one of the most aggressive guarding packages available.

It includes heavy-duty side and upper-deck panels supported with reinforced

bulkheads, guards to protect the hydraulic-oil fi ller cap and exhaust stack, a heavy

pump door with support bracket, sealed underdecking panels, and a tough three-

piece purpose-built engine enclosure. Your Forester also comes standard with rock

guards, belly pan, travel motor guards, and log defl ector. Vital components on the

underside of the undercarriage are protected with solid panels. Optional cylinder

guards are also available.

DEBRIS-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Integrated in the left-side guarding, this smart system keeps materials and

debris from entering the cooling-package area to enhance your total productivity.

The improved design pulls the air entering the cooling system through fi ne screens

— fi ltering out particles too large to pass through. This prevents the system from

clogging and helps keep the components operating effi ciently. An optional reversing

fan is available to prevent debris from building up on the external screens.

FUEL FILLER/FUEL ECONOMY

Newly relocated in the rear and accessed via strategically located handholds

and walkway for faster and easier fueling, the large 277-gallon fuel tank, which is

integrated into the counterweight, is combined with the extremely fuel-effi cient Isuzu

engine to provide hearty performance, fewer refi lls, and manageable fuel costs.

Protective underbelly.

Filtering debris screens.

Easy-to-access fuel fi ll.



P U R P O S E - B U I L T

C o n f i g u r a t i o n s

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Hitachi Forester machines are purpose-built to be the

toughest in the woods. They are available as road builders,

harvester/processors, live-heel log loaders, butt-n-top log

loaders, and stroke delimber carriers.

Your Hitachi can be confi gured with a Waratah processor

at the factory so all hydraulic and electrical specifi cations

are carefully met and cab controls neatly engineered. It’s

hard to beat the volume of packages delivered from the

Deere-Hitachi Specialty Products (DHSP) plant through

the Hitachi-Waratah partnership. With a hydraulic system

designed specifi cally for Waratah heads, Forester processors

deliver top-of-the-industry performance, productivity, and

uptime. We also use the impressively accurate Waratah

measuring system as a standard to give you security,

confi dence, and the highest-value cut.



More options:

• 660-mm single grouser pads*

• 750- or 800-mm triple-bar pads; 900-mm triple-bar pads (ZX210F-3 and ZX240F-3)

• 130-amp alternator

• Oil-transfer pump

• Hockey-stick log defl ector

• Air-ride heated seat, with lap belt or four-point harness

• Diesel-fi red coolant heater

• Hydraulic tank heater

• Heated fuel fi lter (ZX210F-3 only)

• Manual battery disconnect

• Reversing fan option

• Optimized lighting package

• Waratah installations

• Grapple installations

• Auxiliary swing motor (ZX370F-3) to boost swing torque by 25 percent for shovel-logging or hoe-chucking applications

*Not available on ZX370F-3.

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SWING MACHINE ZX210F-3 ZX240F-3 ZX290F-3 ZX370F-3

Harvester/Processor ● ● ●

Choose your H270 HTH616 HTH622B HTH624C Waratah attachment HTH470-HD HTH622B HTH624C HTH626 HTH616 H290 H480 HTH622B

Road Builder ● ● ● ●

Log Loader

Fixed Heel ●

Live Heel ● ● ● ●

Power Clam ● ● ● ●

Butt-n-Top ● ● ● ●

Delimber Carrier ● ●



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Q u a l i t yM A N U F A C T U R E D I N

Hitachi Foresters are built in

Langley, British Columbia, near

Vancouver and the heart of the

Northwest logging country, in a John

Deere-Hitachi 50-50 joint-venture

factory. The 105,000-square-foot

DHSP facility uses the Demand-Flow

Technology-Manufacturing System,

so everything is built to order. Once

an order is received, the needed parts

are pulled from inventory and the

assembly process begins.

Collaborating with Hitachi Japan,

the DHSP team designs, then builds

and ships these Foresters to logging

customers across North America. The

result is machines that incorporate

the newest innovations from Hitachi,

along with the vast forestry experience

of the DHSP team. These purpose-built

machines, which meet the very rugged

demands of the logging industry, can

be confi gured from the factory for

specifi c applications.

Premium primer and enamel coats are

electrostatically applied to all parts.

Rigorous testing is maintained through the

assembly process to ensure quality.

Each fi nished unit must pass a rigorous,

fi nal quality-control check before shipping.

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ZX210F-3 Engine Isuzu AH-4HK1 / certifi ed to

Tier 3 emission standards

Horsepower 164 hp (122 kW)

Main pump rated fl ow 2 x 62.3 gpm (2 x 236 L/m)

Swing torque 54,857 lb. (74 606 Nm)

Drawbar pull 49,900 lb. (22 634 kg)



















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