Hitachi and Trimble expand grade control partnership in Europe

Trimble and Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe have announced an expanded collaboration. Image: Hitachi

This marks the first time Hitachi excavators can be ordered from HCME equipped with full Trimble Earthworks 3D functionality, meaning that customers now have the option of a factory-integrated solution.

The new agreement will enable HCME to supply integration of Trimble’s grade control solution for excavators directly to customers in Europe.

“Giving customers across Europe direct access to Hitachi excavators equipped with full Trimble Earthworks functionality offers additional flexibility in how construction companies can purchase, utilize and access training, service and support for Trimble technology,” said Scott Crozier, vice president, civil construction at Trimble.

In addition to the Earthworks functionality, qualifying Hitachi dealers will also provide Trimble WorksManager software for excavators to customers in Europe. Trimble WorksManager connects the office and the field and is a key element of Trimble’s site management portfolio. It allows users to remotely send construction-ready models, manage onsite devices and machines, and troubleshoot issues to maintain productivity.

“By collaborating with Trimble, we’re giving our European customers a seamless, dealer-backed path to precision construction, with the proven performance of Hitachi excavators,” said Francesco Quaranta, president and CEO at HCME. “Our focus is simple: faster setups, fewer reworks and better outcomes on every job.”

Hitachi excavators equipped with Trimble Earthworks 3D grade control will begin delivery in select European countries in the second half of 2026.