Hitachi Construction & Mining Co., Moline, Ill., has introduced its new Zaxis 120-3 excavator. The Zaxis is designed to be easily towed behind a dump truck and is available with rubber crawler pads and a backfill blade. The 28,498-pound excavator is capable of generating 24,720 pounds of drawbar pull and 25,077 foot pounds of swing torque. It is also designed to wield a 12, 823-pound breakout force, and lift a maximum of 11,443 pounds over the front at a distance of 15 feet (blade on ground). In addition, three power modes, two travel modes and one work mode provide what it takes to get the job done, according to the company. The excavator also features next-generation pilot valves, ergonomic, short-throw levers and metering and smooth multifunction operations, the company says. The Zaxis is available with either an 8-foot 3-inch or 9-foot 11-inch arm. Track choices include 20-inch rubber crawler pad or 24-inch or 28-inch triple semi-grouser steel shoes. A backfill blade is available, with the blade width varying according to the selected shoe size. A control pattern-change valve, single-pedal propel control, an air-suspension heated seat and high-pressure, high-flow auxiliary hydraulic package are also available.