Supporting Sustainable Construction Sites with Zero Emissions: Launch of the 'ZX55U-6EB' Electric Excavator
AKTIO has begun renting out Hitachi Construction Machinery's 'ZX55U-6EB' battery-powered excavator from April 2, 2026. This zero-emission, low-noise equipment is already being utilized in dam construction projects.
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AKTIO Corporation (Headquarters: Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Naoto Onuma; hereinafter AKTIO), a comprehensive construction machinery rental company, will begin handling Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.'s rear ultra-short tail swing battery-powered excavator 'ZX55U-6EB' on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to contribute to reducing the environmental impact of construction sites and improving workability. The 'ZX55U-6EB' is expected to be widely used in next-generation construction sites where environmental load reduction is required, as a zero-emission capable machine adopting an electric drive system that emits no exhaust gas.
The 'ZX55U-6EB' is an electric excavator equipped with a 30kW rated output electric motor and a 39.4kWh capacity lithium-ion battery, realizing quiet operation by significantly suppressing driving noise. By reducing noise and exhaust emissions, it minimizes the impact on the surrounding environment and provides a comfortable construction environment for workers. Furthermore, its rear ultra-short tail swing structure enables safe and efficient work even in confined sites with limited space.
The power supply adopts a 2WAY drive system compatible with both AC power supply from an external source and battery drive. Continuous operation is possible because work can be performed using battery drive and AC power supply, and the battery can be charged simultaneously while working. Also, a cab (operator's seat) design equipped with an air conditioner as standard ensures a comfortable working environment. Inside the cab, an auxiliary monitor for cable confirmation is installed to check the rear cable status, supporting safe operation when reversing. In addition, the quiet operating sound due to the electric drive reduces stress during work, and an LED work indicator light installed at the rear of the cab alerts the surroundings that work is in progress. The 'ZX55U-6EB' will support next-generation construction sites as an electric excavator that balances environmental consideration and practicality by improving operator operability and reducing burden.
Furthermore, this product has started operation at the Honmyogawa Dam construction in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, constructed by Taisei Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiro Aikawa).
AKTIO will continue to utilize its 'Rensulting' (Rental + Consulting) know-how to provide products and services that simultaneously realize CO2 reduction and productivity improvement.
## ■ Features of the 'ZX55U-6EB'
1. Equipped with a 30kW rated output electric motor and 39.4kWh capacity lithium-ion battery, ensuring work performance equivalent to an engine-powered machine.
2. Charging time approx. 75 minutes, operating time 120 minutes.
3. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certified GX construction machinery.
4. The electric drive system significantly reduces driving noise, realizing a quiet working environment with no noise or exhaust gas emissions.
5. The rear ultra-short tail swing structure allows safe and efficient work even in confined spaces.
6. Adopts a 2WAY drive system supporting both battery drive and external AC power supply. The battery can be charged via AC power even during operation.
7. At sites where securing a power source is difficult, it can be operated by battery drive, enabling flexible operation according to site conditions.
8. A cab (operator's seat) equipped with an air conditioner as standard reduces the operator's physical burden.
9. Installation of an auxiliary monitor for checking cables improves safety when reversing, and an LED work indicator light at the rear of the cab strengthens awareness to the surroundings.
The 'ZX55U-6EB' is an electric excavator equipped with a 30kW rated output electric motor and a 39.4kWh capacity lithium-ion battery, realizing quiet operation by significantly suppressing driving noise. By reducing noise and exhaust emissions, it minimizes the impact on the surrounding environment and provides a comfortable construction environment for workers. Furthermore, its rear ultra-short tail swing structure enables safe and efficient work even in confined sites with limited space.
The power supply adopts a 2WAY drive system compatible with both AC power supply from an external source and battery drive. Continuous operation is possible because work can be performed using battery drive and AC power supply, and the battery can be charged simultaneously while working. Also, a cab (operator's seat) design equipped with an air conditioner as standard ensures a comfortable working environment. Inside the cab, an auxiliary monitor for cable confirmation is installed to check the rear cable status, supporting safe operation when reversing. In addition, the quiet operating sound due to the electric drive reduces stress during work, and an LED work indicator light installed at the rear of the cab alerts the surroundings that work is in progress. The 'ZX55U-6EB' will support next-generation construction sites as an electric excavator that balances environmental consideration and practicality by improving operator operability and reducing burden.
Furthermore, this product has started operation at the Honmyogawa Dam construction in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, constructed by Taisei Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiro Aikawa).
AKTIO will continue to utilize its 'Rensulting' (Rental + Consulting) know-how to provide products and services that simultaneously realize CO2 reduction and productivity improvement.
## ■ Features of the 'ZX55U-6EB'
1. Equipped with a 30kW rated output electric motor and 39.4kWh capacity lithium-ion battery, ensuring work performance equivalent to an engine-powered machine.
2. Charging time approx. 75 minutes, operating time 120 minutes.
3. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certified GX construction machinery.
4. The electric drive system significantly reduces driving noise, realizing a quiet working environment with no noise or exhaust gas emissions.
5. The rear ultra-short tail swing structure allows safe and efficient work even in confined spaces.
6. Adopts a 2WAY drive system supporting both battery drive and external AC power supply. The battery can be charged via AC power even during operation.
7. At sites where securing a power source is difficult, it can be operated by battery drive, enabling flexible operation according to site conditions.
8. A cab (operator's seat) equipped with an air conditioner as standard reduces the operator's physical burden.
9. Installation of an auxiliary monitor for checking cables improves safety when reversing, and an LED work indicator light at the rear of the cab strengthens awareness to the surroundings.