Earthmovers & Excavators #375

CONTRACTOR PROFILE
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job. However, it did not take long for the Spinozzis
to convince sites supervisors that the Hitachi
UH063 excavator was the best machine for the
job, completing the job quickly and efficiently
every time.
The machine was used over the years for road
construction, clearing land, sewerage, creeks,
house blocks, and demolition. After a number of
years, the machine was sold to a plumber that
they knew. However, it wasn’t long before the
excavator was back in their hands.
REFURBISHED VINTAGE MACHINE
In 2005, Riccardo’s company Anric Developments
purchased the machine back off the same
plumber, which they still own to this day.
The vintage excavator UH063 is still operational
and is currently being restored to its original state.
Riccardo plans to replace a window, remove
window guards, sand back and fully re-spray the
machine, then reapply new decals, which will be
specially produced to match the originals.
Riccardo has a passion for restoration. He
enjoys working on old cars to bring them back
to their original look. Therefore, after Anric
continued to purchase newer models for carrying
out its work, he was always keen to keep his
old UH063 and restore as close to its original
condition as possible.
Another motivation was that he is looking
forward to having it displayed at an upcoming
Sydney trade show at the Hitachi stand as a
“vintage collector’s piece” that is still in good
1. The UH063 excavator brought innovation to the
job site and still retains its original appeal
2. The Spinozzis are involved in many residential
developments for private sector in Sydney and
its suburbs
3. The UH063 being restored
4/5. Anric Developments has worked closely with
the NSW rail sector for over 20 years
6. Many Hitachi Construction Machinery products
are on standby at the backyard
working order. He looks forward to showcasing
how Hitachi equipment is reliable, and a longlasting
machine that is owned with pride.
Since starting in the earthmoving industry in
1980, the Spinozzi family of companies continue
to purchase and use Hitachi construction
machinery in their plant fleet. Combined, they
currently have over 50 Hitachi excavators, ranging
from 1.7 tonne through to 26 tonne equipment.
They appreciate their closely aligned relationship
with key account manager Barry Cahill in Hitachi
Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) and the
after sales service support offered by the local
Sydney retail branch.
More than a customer relationship, HCA also
proudly sponsors the Spinozzi family with its
sporting enterprise in the Professional Series,
Pro-Slammer Drag Car Racing. In turn HCA says
that it appreciates the Spinozzis’ involvement
at HCA field days and industry trade shows by
offering the use of their equipment for Hitachi
displays. The Spinozzis are are proud to have this
relationship beyond business to help support one
another.
UH063 (UH045-7 in Japan)
Year built 1984
Serial 10,038
number
Hours 7,300
Operating 11.9 tonne
weight
Engine 85/2,200
rated
power
(PS/rpm)
Bucket 0.55 cubic metres
capacity
Features Hitachi’s OHS (Optimum
Hydraulic System);
variable displacement
pump with high; high
energy saving; pressstructured
cabin and
short lever; awarded
the Good Design Award
in Japan
The Spinozzi family
of companies
continue to
purchase and use
Hitachi construction
machinery in their
plant fleet.
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