Hyundai to focus on next-gen excavators at Hillhead

This includes a new model designed to meet the needs of the UK’s plant hire and rental industry.

Introduced at Bauma last year, the Next Generation crawler excavators are powered by the company’s own diesel engines, with fuel-efficient hydraulic systems, a range of machine control and automation, and new cab design.

Hyundai initially launched the 36-tonne HX360 and the 40-tonne HX400, the first Next Generation machines boasting full electro-hydraulic (FEH) controls and Hyundai’s DX08 diesel engine.

Hyundai HX300 Next Generation crawler excavator (Image: KHL Group)

These two models were joined by the HX300, the HX260 and the HX 230 earlier this year, the latter two powered by the four-cylinder, twin-turbocharged DX05 diesel engine.

All Next Generation machines benefit from a new ‘premium’ cab design, with comfortable seating, improved ventilation, redesigned control levers and enhanced interior lighting.

The excavator is equipped with Hyundai’s latest 12.8-inch full HD touchscreen monitor, providing personalised control of machine functions and easy-to-read operating data, while its climate control system incorporates a Discharge Air Temperature (DAT) sensor and dual solar sensors.

A four-corner beacon system ensures that the machine is visible from all directions, and a white noise buzzer provides an audible warning to other site workers.

The machine is equipped with a Comfort Package and is upgrade-ready to accept a range of Next Generation smart features, through an Intelligent Pack.

This includes Lift Assist, Grade Assist, Auto Stop, Automatic Weighing System and E-Boundary.

The machines also come with Hyundai’s Smart Around View Monitoring (SAVM) system as standard, employing six cameras mounted around the machine to deliver 360-degree visibility to the operator.

The larger Next Generation models will be on show in the UK for the first time, including both the HX300 and the HX360, while Hyundai’s ADT, wheel loader, wheeled excavator and dozer lines will be represented on the stand.

Visitors will also be able to see the new HX10A Z micro excavator for the first time at a UK event.

Hyundai equipment will take part in the quarry face demonstrations throughout the three days of the show, with Next Generation excavators, wheel loaders and the latest two-axle HA45A 4x4 articulated dump truck working in the rock.

In addition, all the company’s UK and Ireland dealers will be represented on the stand.