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South West plant men turn out to meet the Hanix N085uj

Tue 11 Jul 2017

South West plant men turn out to meet the Hanix N085uj

If I’m honest I have always had a soft spot for Hanix machines, they are and have always proven to be very reliable, easy to use in terms of operation and come fully loaded with all the well proven components we have come to expect from a Japanese built machine. The new model has gained some weight as is the norm these days tipping the scales at 8,315kgs when fitted with rubber tracks, some 885kgs heavier than the old H75C model in the same configuration. If you opt for steel tracks on the N085uj the weight goes up to 8,370kgs. The first thing that strikes you as you take a walk-around the N085uj is the machines more angular, chiselled look that in some ways is similar to the H27DR. In addition the once familiar black paintwork that used to adorn the undercarriage, bonnet covers and cab has now been replaced by a dark green shade of paintwork, which is apparently in keeping with parent company NKK’s corporate colour scheme. A wander around the back of the machine and a quick pop of the full size bonnet reveals the first of the well proven Japanese components in the form of the 4 cylinder Kubota V2607 common rail turbo diesel engine with DPF, which is Stage 3B emissions compliant and offers a power output rating of 45kw @2,200rpm. This slightly more powerful engine replaces the Mitsubishi S4S that was standard fitting in the old H75C while operating at a lower rpm improving fuel consumption, however external noise levels remain the same at 98dB(A). There were a decent number of visitors throughout the day with some taking the opportunity to try out the smaller H27DR which was being displayed and demonstrated with a Ghedini fail mower attachment. Mini excavator mounted flail mowers are becoming an increasingly popular attachment on machines these days and there are a wide variety of makes on offer now to suit all budgets. I myself invested in one of these Ghedini units, but due to a change in circumstances I am still yet to put it to work in anger! Hopefully that day will come soon, if I get the time to get out on it! Machine Serve posted a series of videos featuring action from the day, like this one below.
We would like to thank Phil Davey of Machine Serve for inviting us along and look forward to the next Dig Day event later this year.

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