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Hidromek develops new grader model

Hidromek is now offering a new grader in the shape of its MG 460 model. This has been developed from the grader range that the firm bought from Mitsubishi but the model now benefits from new features that boost performance and output. Power comes from a six cylinder, 11.9litre Mitsubishi diesel delivering 138kW and driving through a powershift transmission offering eight forward and reverse speeds. Its blade measures 4.01m wide by 610mm high while the machine weighs in at 17.7tonnes. The grader measures 8.5
March 15, 2016 Read time: 1 min
230 Hidromek is now offering a new grader in the shape of its MG 460 model. This has been developed from the grader range that the firm bought from 3055 Mitsubishi but the model now benefits from new features that boost performance and output. Power comes from a six cylinder, 11.9litre Mitsubishi diesel delivering 138kW and driving through a powershift transmission offering eight forward and reverse speeds. Its blade measures 4.01m wide by 610mm high while the machine weighs in at 17.7tonnes. The grader measures 8.58m long and features an articulated chassis.

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