13-15 Tonne Hyundai’s get the A-Series Upgrade

Korean manufacturer Hyundai Construction Equipment has revealed its latest A-Series models of EU Stage V compliant crawler excavators in the popular 13-15 tonne sector. And as we discover, it’s a lot more than just a new colour scheme.

The machines which are all powered by the very latest Cummins diesel engines include, the HX130A LCR reduced tailswing radius, the HX140A L which is a conventional tailswing model, and the reduced tailswing HX145A LCR.

Though offering similar operating weights, the HX130A LCR, HX140A L and HX145A LCR deliver very different performance operating envelopes, to suit a range of customer requirements. The reduced swing HX130A LCR, which will appeal to rental customers, is powered by a 55kW (74hp) version of the Cummins F3.8 engine. The engine meets the EU Stage V emissions standard without the need for an exhaust fluid such as AdBlue.

When using a CK-4 E/G engine oil, this engine offers service intervals of up to 1,000 hours, twice as long as the previous machine. This reduces operating cost for the customer, boosting uptime on site. The HX130A L also benefits from Hyundai’s ECD engine connected diagnostics, providing remote diagnostics and ensuring that technicians arrive at the machine with the required parts and tools.

The conventional counterweight HX140A L uses a more powerful 100kW (134hp) version of the Cummins engine, to deliver maximum digging forces and higher productivity. Appealing particularly to contractors and those looking for the ultimate digging and lifting machine in the class, the excavator offers 3% more power and 12% more torque than its predecessor.

The third model to benefit from the Stage V update is the HX145A LCR. Like the HX130A LCR, this reduced tailswing model is particularly suitable for applications where space to manoeuvre is at a premium, such as utilities, road working, and housebuilding. Boasting the same 100kW (134hp) output as the HX140A L, the engine delivers an 8% power boost over its predecessor while delivering a 4% fuel economy gain and a 60% reduction in PM emissions. The HX145A LCR delivers up to a 6% fuel improvement in levelling work and a 3% drop in consumption during truck loading, compared to the HX Series model working in P mode.

As with the conventional tailswing models, the compact radius excavator offers service intervals of up to 1,000 hours, when operating with CK-4 E/G oils. The machine also features Hyundai’s HCE-DT Air, permitting wireless connection to the excavator from a smartphone or laptop computer on site. This promotes rapid diagnosis and reduces costly downtime.

I will be taking a closer look at these new models in due course for Earthmovers Magazine.

In the meantime checkout this promotional video from Hyundai Construction Equipment.