Civil Engineering Machinery Solutions | Hitachi Short Reach Front and Chameleon from LEADWAY
Since 2003, machinery from Hitachi, particularly the Short Reach Front and Chameleon models, has become the heart of hundreds of underground development projects across Southeast Asia.
To date, over 200 units have been delivered, proving the trust earned from the regional construction industry.
LEADWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MINING MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED, as a leader in industrial machinery in Thailand, is ready to deliver these advanced technologies to civil engineering businesses, utility projects, and underground construction requiring maximum precision and safety.
- Tunneling and underground structure construction
- Deep excavation and large-scale foundation work
- Demolition projects in confined spaces
- Industrial civil works requiring high speed and precision
HITACHI Short Reach Front: Large machinery designed for confined spaces
Short Reach Front has been specifically developed for work in confined spaces, whether for tunneling, basement construction, or internal building demolition.
With its large bucket, short arm, and low-profile cabin, this model offers power, flexibility, and maximum maneuverability, enabling efficient operations even in hard-to-reach areas.
HITACHI Chameleon — Deep digging power and intelligent telescopic arm technology
Hitachi’s Chameleon machinery is equipped with a new generation telescopic arm system that allows for precise digging depth and material lifting. With digging power superior to conventional models, it is ideal for projects requiring speed, depth, and continuity in underground work.
Proven performance from real projects across Asia
Typically, a job site will utilize 3–4 Short Reach Front machines working in coordination underground, alongside a Chameleon operating on the surface to accelerate the excavation and demolition process. This combination helps achieve an average cycle time of just 60 seconds, setting a new standard for the underground civil engineering industry.
Durability and safety in the Hitachi tradition
Speed alone is not enough for industrial-scale civil works; therefore, Hitachi machinery comes with a multi-layered safety system, specially reinforced steel structures, and a reputation for legendary durability that operators across Southeast Asia trust.
