About BTH Construction
A family-owned excavation company built on decades of Alaska experience, Hitachi precision, and a commitment to getting it right the first time.
Built on a Family Tradition of Heavy Equipment
BTH Construction is a family-owned excavation company based in Anchorage, Alaska. Owner and operator Brian Harten didn't just grow up around heavy equipment — he grew up around Hitachi equipment. His father's first hydraulic excavator was a Hitachi UH045 in the mid-1980s. Brian's first was a 1999 Hitachi EX160. When he founded BTH Construction, it felt right to carry on that tradition.
Today, BTH operates a comprehensive fleet of equipment of all sizes — with two Hitachi ZAXIS 160LC-6 excavators as the primary machines, plus a Kenworth dump truck and supporting equipment — handling everything from residential lot clearing and foundation grading to commercial site prep, septic system installation, and private road building throughout Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska.
BTH's work was recognized by Hitachi Construction Machinery in their Breakout magazine (Winter 2020), which featured Brian and the new ZAXIS 160LC-6 working on a large custom home site overlooking the Anchorage Coastal Trail and Cook Inlet.
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Equipment Available for Your Job
BTH Construction maintains a comprehensive fleet of equipment of all sizes — from compact mini-excavators for tight residential lots to large-class machines for commercial and municipal projects. Whatever your site demands, we have the right tool for the job.
Excavators
- 21-Ton Excavator (200–210 Class)
- 21-Ton Excavator (200–210 Class) with Ripper
- 16-Ton Excavator (160 Class) — ×2
- 16-Ton Excavator (160 Class) with Ripper
- 8-Ton Excavator (80 Class)
- 5-Ton Excavator (50 Class / Mini-Ex)
- 3.5-Ton Excavator (35 Class / Mini-Ex)
- 1.6-Ton Excavator (16 Class / Mini-Ex)
Ground Engagement & Compaction
- Caterpillar D3G LC Dozer
- Skid Steer Loader
- Walk Behind Skid Steer
- Large Plate Compactor
Trucking & Hauling
- BTH End Dump (solo)
- Subcontracted End Dump (solo)
- Side Dump
Not sure what equipment your project needs? Call Brian — he will walk you through it.
Discuss Your ProjectThe People Behind BTH Construction
Brian Harten
Brian has been operating heavy equipment since he was a kid. He founded BTH Construction to bring precision excavation and honest service to Anchorage-area homeowners and contractors. He operates the Hitachi ZAXIS 160LC-6 personally on most jobs.
The BTH Crew
Behind every BTH project is a hard-working, experienced field crew that shows up ready to work. From operating support equipment to hand-digging in tight spaces, our crew brings the same commitment to quality and safety that Brian demands on every job. They know Alaska's terrain, respect the work, and take pride in getting it done right.
Brian on Set
Brian's expertise extended to the big screen — he appears in the upcoming feature film The Sun Never Sets, pictured here with actress Dakotah Fanning on set. Alaska's construction industry, captured on film.
Featured in Hitachi Breakout Magazine
BTH Construction was profiled in Hitachi Breakout magazine (Winter 2020) when Brian took delivery of a new ZAXIS 160LC-6.
"My father's first hydraulic excavator was a UH045 back in the mid-80s. My first hydraulic excavator was a 1999 Hitachi EX160. It felt right to carry on the Hitachi tradition, since both of those previous machines helped build successful businesses and moved a lot of dirt."— Brian Harten, BTH Construction | Hitachi Breakout Magazine, Winter 2020
The article highlighted how the ZAXIS 160LC-6's performance allows BTH to do work that many brands would require a 200-210 size excavator to match — while still being compact enough to transport easily and fit onto tighter job sites. The machine was working on a large custom home site overlooking the Anchorage Coastal Trail and Cook Inlet at the time of the feature.
"In my mind, Hitachi has always been the best excavator out there. I've always said, if you were going to have only one excavator, it better be a Hitachi."— Brian Harten
The BTH Fleet
Purpose-built for Alaska's terrain and job site conditions.
