LANDCROS One lands prestigious Red Dot Design Award

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is proud to announce that its concept excavator, LANDCROS One, is the winner of a prestigious award. The innovative model, unveiled at Bauma in Munich in April, has been recognised by the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards.

LANDCROS One embodies the Hitachi vision for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future in construction. Developed in collaboration with Granstudio, the concept excavator illustrates a strategic shift in the brand’s positioning – from a reliable solution provider to a leader in forward-thinking, technology-driven innovation.

Several innovative features are incorporated into the design. It offers three powertrain options – electric, diesel or hydrogen – to meet the need for flexible and sustainable operations. Three operating modes – manual, AI-assisted and autonomous – accommodate varying skill levels of operators and allow for fully remote operation. To enhance safety and reduce fatigue, it has integrated digital solutions such as AI-assisted controls, remote workstations and 360-degree sensor systems.

„LANDCROS One is more than just a machine,” said HCME President and CEO Francesco Quaranta. „It’s our commitment to deliver solutions beyond machinery in a new construction ecosystem.”

Following a hugely positive response at Bauma, HCME is delighted that LANDCROS One has now been recognised by this year’s Red Dot Design Awards. „We’re proud to lead the next wave of innovation, empowering the next-generation workforce and redefining possibilities in the construction machinery industry,” added Francesco.

About Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe, NV (HCME)

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) established in 1972 in Oosterhout, The Netherlands. It is responsible for the manufacture, sales and marketing of Hitachi construction equipment throughout Europe, parts of Africa, and Israel. Today, HCME employs over 500 people, based at its headquarters in Amsterdam, and locations in Germany, France and the UK.

About Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM)

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6305), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a construction machinery manufacturer which globally deploys development, manufacturing, sales, and service businesses for its hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, compaction equipment, and mining machinery, etc. In addition to its new machinery business, Hitachi Construction Machinery is expanding its „value chain businesses” of parts and services, remanufacturing (parts and machines), rentals, and used equipment as it aims to grow together with customers as a true solutions provider that offers innovative solutions to customers. As our vow to all stakeholders to achieve this mission, we established and are currently disseminating and promoting the LANDCROS as our new concept. With roughly 26,000 employees around the world, the consolidated sales revenue for Hitachi Construction Machinery was 1,405.9 billion yen for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 2024) with an overseas sales revenue ratio of 84%. For more details, please see the company’s website