The FH200E-2 / 2P is one of those crawler excavators that define an era, but which continue to play a key role on many construction sites today. Manufactured by FIAT HITACHI, it belongs to the historic 20-ton class and is remembered above all for one specific feature: its uncompromising robustness.

Why it is still present on so many construction sites

• Essential and proven mechanics: few frills, lots of substance. It is a machine that was created with the aim of lasting over time, not chasing the latest electronic features.
• Oversized structure: the undercarriage, turret, and arm are designed to withstand heavy loads. Heavy excavation, repeated loads, continuous work: this was its daily bread.
• Direct and “honest” hydraulics: it does not filter the controls too much. The operator feels the machine, and those with experience appreciate this.
• Relatively simple maintenance: good accessibility and familiar components, a factor that still carries a lot of weight today in terms of management and repairs.

Whom it speaks to today

It is a machine that still makes sense for structured companies, heavy-duty work environments, or as a reliable support vehicle where strength and continuity matter more than optimized fuel consumption or latest-generation comfort. It is not a modern excavator, and it does not pretend to be one.