Skip to main content

Revamped mini excavators from Hyundai

Hyundai is widening its array of compact machines.
By MJ Woof October 30, 2024 Read time: 2 mins
Hyundai is offering a new range of compact excavators


HD Hyundai is offering eight new mini excavator models, which weight from 1.7-5.5tonnes. Features include low emission EU Stage V diesel engines, load-sensing hydraulic systems on heavier models and proportional joystick controls with quick-coupler piping and safety valves on boom, arm and dozer blade cylinders.

The new compact excavators join existing HD Hyundai mini and midi crawler machines, to form a 12-model range, from the 1tonne HX10A micro, through to the 9tonne class HX85A. All of the models feature compact dimensions but those with a ‘z’ suffix have a zero-tailswing design, allowing the machines to work up against walls and which can be supplied with additional counterweight to increase stability. Variable-width undercarriages on the smaller models also improve stability for heavy digging and lifting. 

Safety valves are standard on all boom, dipper arm and dozer blade hydraulic cylinders, ensuring maximum safe working when lifting. The boom arm and bucket cylinders also come with guards, to protect the hydraulic rams. All machines can be supplied with optional quick-coupler piping. A float function is now also included in the dozer blade hydraulics, while an optional angle blade is available on HX35A Z and above.

HX-A Series mini and midi excavators can be supplied with HD Hyundai’s Hi MATE remote management system. This uses GPS satellite technology to provide real-time telematic operating data to machine owners and service departments. A new mobile app provides machine owners and fleet managers with information that they require to run machinery more economically and efficiently. Hi MATE can also be used to set geofence alerts that warns the fleet manager if the machine is moved outside of a predetermined area. 



 

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Innovative earthmovers coming to market
    October 12, 2017
    A wide range of innovative earthmover solutions is now coming to market - Mike Woof writes Generally with major construction equipment exhibitions timed for the second quarter of each year, this is when manufacturers will roll out their latest earthmoving solutions. However 2017 has turned out to be something of an anomaly, with the major firms continuing to unveil new models. Firms have introduced new wheeled loaders, excavators, and dozers, although arguably, some of the most interesting developments
  • Utility machine innovations
    May 23, 2023
    New developments will make utility machines more efficient and reliable, lowering running costs for users
  • Caterpillar offering improved long reach excavators
    January 18, 2016
    Caterpillar has developed new long reach excavators for applications needing deep digging or excavating at extended distances. The machines can be used for working in sand and gravel pits, shaping long slopes, and cleaning settling ponds. The new models can be used for digging and lifting applications as they features large buckets and heavy-duty high/wide undercarriages that provide added stability over the side. These special-application 340F and 352F machines are designed by Caterpillar engineers. Th
  • Upgraded midi excavator offered by Komatsu
    January 6, 2017
    An array of performance improvements ensure that Komatsu’s 5.3tonne class PC55MR-3 midi excavator offers increased performance over earlier generation machines. Weights range from 5.28- 5.35tonnes depending on specification and the PC55MR-3 features a tight tail design that allows the machine to work in restricted spaces. Power comes from a Komatsu 4D88E-6 diesel that meets the necessary emission standards. High operator comfort is claimed due to ergonomic controls and the machine also offers good visibilit