Hitachi and Trimble expand grade control partnership in Europe

Andy Brown Head of Content, Construction and Engagement

18 March 2026

Trimble and Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) have announced an expanded collaboration that will bring Trimble Earthworks 3D grade control platform and Trimble WorksManager software directly to European customers through HCME’s dealer network.

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…

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