Owning a Hitachi excavator requires a strategic approach to component sourcing and maintenance. When an earthmover experiences a breakdown, the priority is always to minimize operational downtime while managing overall repair costs. The hydraulic distribution network is among the most intricate and vulnerable systems on any excavator. Tight tolerances, precisely machined spools, poppets, and valves leave little room for error. Most commonly, excavator owners seek a replacement control valve after a mechanical failure in a hydraulic system, usually resulting from a pump, hydraulic motor, or cylinder failing.

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As operating tolerances between the moving parts inside the control valve are so incredibly precise, contamination can wreak havoc on the system, stopping the control valve dead in its tracks. Symptoms such as excessive drifting, sticky functions, or lack of functionality all together can usually be tied back to the main control valve, or valve bank, as some folks prefer to call it.   Finding verified replacement pieces quickly is vital to keeping projects moving forward on schedule.  As Hitachi excavator mechanics, we understand the importance and vulnerability of the control valve and its functions. To address this, the control valves we select from dismantled units to offer as good used, or undergo rebuilding, are removed only from machines we personally operate and check for functionality.

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This guarantees valves to operate within factory specifications - free of drifting, and sourced from equipment that is free of hydraulic contamination. Recognizing this need, we address this critical need for sourcing hard-to-find OEM replacement control valves by providing high quality used and professionally rebuilt original equipment manufacturer components, offering excavator machinery owners an affordable, reliable alternative to purchasing expensive brand-new parts from franchise retail dealers.

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By offering daily coast to coast shipping throughout Canada and the United States, Flemings Equipment ensures that critical heavy machinery components are always accessible, regardless of project location. Our extensive online database allows operators, mechanics, and dealers to easily check the availability of specific part numbers and model configurations. Opting for a professionally inspected takeoff or a completely remanufactured original assembly allows businesses to save up to 60 percent compared to conventional retail dealer pricing.