Information on Japanese earthmoving machinery "Mitsubishi"

[trombeur]

Information on Japanese earthmoving machinery "Mitsubishi"
Hi, what do you think of Mitsubishi earthmoving machines, what is their performance and reputation? I don't think they are built anymore. Thanks for any news.

https://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/digger-man/view,mitsubishi-and-more-excavator-memories_263.htm

 

[Tones]

Was never a fan of Mitsubishi excavators, Hitachi or Komatsu could blow the door handles off em. At that time Hitachi had 96% of the hydraulic excavator market in NZ and Mitzis like Caterpillar were an oddball machine. The E series Cat excavators were a Mitsubishi with a cat engine and had a poor reputation in Australia with a reputation of burning a lot of fuel for very little result and bending booms.
The little Mitsubishi dozer on the other hand was an excellent gadget until Komatsu came out with their own version.

 

[Welder Dave]

Caterpillar and Mitsubishi have had a joint venture in Japan for decades. Most of the smaller(Cat) track equipment is built by Caterpillar Misibushi. Mitsubishi had a few of their own machines like dozers smaller than a D3 and some excavators. The EL series Cat excavators were rebadged Mitsubishi and not very well regarded. You rarely see them.

 

[Tones]

Caterpillar and Mitsubishi have had a joint venture in Japan for decades. Most of the smaller(Cat) track equipment is built by Caterpillar Misibushi. Mitsubishi had a few of their own machines like dozers smaller than a D3 and some excavators. The EL series Cat excavators were rebadged Mitsubishi and not very well regarded. You rarely see them.

Every time you pick up a paper clip you see part of one,about the best thing that happened to them

 

[Welder Dave]

Cat's black period.