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Construction Equipment

How Hyundai’s prototype R220LC Hi-POSS excavator could deliver hybrid-like fuel savings through precise hydraulics

One of the more intriguing equipment technologies to come out of ConExpo 2014 was Hyundai’s Hi-POSS system. (Hyundai Intelligent Power Optimal Sharing and Energy Saving). The company emphasizes that the model shown at ConExpo was a prototype and production models are not currently available. But the machine is being field tested in Korea now and […]

June 27, 2014

Roadbuilding

Hyundai adds 3 wheeled excavators to 9A series

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has expanded its 9A series with three wheeled excavators: the R140W-9A, R180W-9A and R210W-9A. The machines include upgraded features such as improved hydraulics, cab and durability. Each mid-size excavator is powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Interim engine with electronically controlled fuel injection, diagnostic capabilities, variable speed fan clutch and […]

June 26, 2014

Dealers

Doosan, Hyundai, Kenworth and others add dealers in this week’s Dealer News Roundup

Welcome to the Dealer News Roundup, your one-stop shop for all the moves going on inside the heavy equipment distributor industry. We post a new edition just about every week with news on hires, promotions, new locations and expansions. Check back for a new edition every week! Doosan adds new authorized dealer in New York […]

May 16, 2014

Construction Equipment

Hyundai releases R35Z-9 compact excavator

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has released its R35Z-9 compact excavator, designed for use in tight work spaces. A 26.5-horsepower Tier 4 Certified Yanmar 3TNV88 engine powers the 8,050-pound machine. The excavator has a dig depth of 10 feet, 4 inches; a bucket digging force of 7,050 pounds; a bucket capacity of 3.78 feet; and a tail […]

April 28, 2014

Roadbuilding

Hyundai R35Z-9 compact excavator performs in tight work spaces

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has released its R35Z-9 compact excavator, which is designed for use in tight work spaces. A 26.5-horsepower Tier 4 Certified Yanmar 3TNV88 engine powers the 8,050-pound machine. The excavator has a dig depth of 10 feet, 4 inches; a bucket digging force of 7,050 pounds; a bucket capacity of 3.78 feet; […]

April 25, 2014

Roadbuilding

Hyundai CE to release H930C backhoe loader in North America in 2015

Hyundai Construction Equipment offered a preview of its H930C backhoe loader at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 earlier this month. The loader is slated to arrive on the North American market in late 2015. Scott Rainwater, construction equipment technical support assistant manager for Hyundai CE, told Better Roads the company decided to offer the preview in early 2014 […]

March 28, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Hyundai unveils R220LC-9 HI-POSS excavator prototype with next-gen power system

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas unveiled its R220LC-9 HI-POSS excavator prototype, which features the company’s next-generation power system. The R220LC-9 HI-POSS (Hyundai Intelligent Power Optimal Sharing and Energy Saving) uses an electronically controlled pump to maximize energy use and an accumulator to reduce energy consumption by reducing waste flow. A 143-horsepower Cummins Tier 3 QSB6.7 engine […]

March 16, 2014

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Hyundai unveils R220LC-9A amphibious excavator

[imagebrowser id=40] Back in December, Hyundai launched the R220LC-9A mid-size excavator. That machine boasted a 157-hp Cummins Tier 4 engine and a 20-foot, 5-inch max dig depth. At ConExpo this week, the company unveiled its amphibious cousin. The R22LC-9A Amp is capable of treading 5 feet, 1 inch of water thanks to its 5-foot steel hydraulic […]

March 6, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Hyundai President Yoon: Company to intro Tier 4 Final F-Series this year

At a media event Tuesday at ConExpo-Con/Agg, Hyundai Construction Equipment President S.M. (Sam) Yoon said the company plans to introduce the first model of its Tier 4 Final F-Series at the end of this year. Yoon offered no further details about the plan, but Vice President of CE Sales Kirk Gillette provided insight into the […]

March 5, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Hyundai unveils company’s first-ever compaction roller

During a press event Tuesday at ConExpo-Con/Agg, Hyundai Construction Equipment unveiled six new equipment models, including its first compaction roller in the North American market, the HR120C-9. A Duetz Tier 4 Final water-cooled diesel engine delivers 130 horsepower to the 26,455-pound single vibratory drum roller, which has a 6-foot, 10-inch drum width. The machine features […]

March 5, 2014

Roadbuilding

Hyundai adds R55-9A and R55W-9A mini excavators to 9A series

Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced two new mini excavators to its 9A series product line: R55-9A and R55W-9A. The new mini excavator feature a number of improvements over their predecessors, including a certified Tier 4 Final engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability. Both machines are powered by a 65.1-horsepower Tier 4 […]

January 27, 2014

Construction Equipment

Hyundai launches R220LC-9A crawler excavator featuring increased speed, power, redesigned cab

Designed to perform a range of mid-size excavating projects, road and utility work and demolition, Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched its new R220LC-9A crawler excavator. The 49,640-pound excavator features a 20-foot 5-inch max dig depth, and a 29,980-pound bucket breakout force. Equipped with a 157-horsepower Cummins Tier 4 Interim engine, the R220LC-9A also features a […]

December 10, 2013