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Hyundai launches R17Z-9A mini excavator

Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) is staging the global launch of the R17Z-9A mini excavator. The R17Z-9A model is among eight mini and midi Hyundai excavators ranging from 1.6tonnes up to 8tonnes on show at the Paris exhibition. Another of the three mini excavators on show, the R25Z-9AK is updated with a new Kubota engine.
February 5, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The new Hyundai mini excavator offers improved performance
236 Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) is staging the global launch of the R17Z-9A mini excavator.

The R17Z-9A model is among eight mini and midi Hyundai excavators ranging from 1.6tonnes up to 8tonnes on show at the Paris exhibition. Another of the three mini excavators on show, the R25Z-9AK is updated with a new 1265 Kubota engine.

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