construction equipment HYUNDAI ENTERS 10-TONNE WHEELED EXCAVATOR SEGMENT

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Europe is expanding its wheeled excavator range, with the launch of the HW100A. This compact, highly versatile machine, delivers a bestin-class operator environment, a powerful driveline, multiple steering modes and a range of chassis layouts to suit all job sites.

The HW100A takes Hyundai into the largest sector of the compact wheeled arena, the 8-11 tonne market. Compact wheeled excavators are major players in markets such as France, Germany, and Switzerland and there is growing interest from other markets across Europe. It is a competitive sector, with plenty of manufacturers keen to appeal to a mixed customer base, of contractors, utility companies and rental businesses.

“The new Hyundai 10 tonne wheeled excavator is the ideal machine for demanding customers looking for a highperforming, versatile machine, offering maximum manoeuvrability,” says Peter Sebold, Hyundai’s Product Manager for Wheeled Excavators. “It will bridge the gap between our existing line-up of wheeled excavators, ranging from 5 to 21 tonnes, turning Hyundai’s product offer into one of the most comprehensive in the market.”

Mobility And Versatility

Customers are looking for a powerful machine, with compact dimensions and excellent manoeuvrability. Operator comfort is a key criterion, along with ease of maintenance and low operating costs. The Hyundai HW100A meets or exceeds those customer expectations in every way. With a slim counterweight and a tailswing radius of just 1,600mm, the HW100A can easily work within a single carriageway. The machine is equipped with three steering modes, increasing manoeuvrability in confined site conditions. Two-wheel steering uses the front wheels only to turn and is designed for maximum stability when travelling at speed. Four-wheel steering brings the rear wheels into play, turning in the opposite direction to the front wheels and reducing the turning circle from 5.738mm, to just 3.697mm. The third option is crab steering, which turns front and rear wheels in the same direction. This can be used to manoeuvre the machine diagonally into a tight space, or to drive away from a wall or excavation area safely.

Power And Precision

Power is provided by a Hyundai D34 diesel engine with two-can exhaust aftertreatment, which includes a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). This Stage V-compliant engine has no requirement for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) contributing to reduced fuel consumption and lower maintenance costs. The engine develops a powerful 75kW (100hp), with 460Nm of torque available from just 1,400 rpm. It employs a variable pressure turbocharger, delivering optimal airflow to the engine under all load conditions. Like on Hyundai’s heavy excavators, operators can choose from three power modes - Power, Standard and Economy.

Robust And Durable

The rigid chassis with low-maintenance, heavy-duty axles is built to last. The transmission is directly connected to the rear axle for optimum ground clearance and the front axle has oscillation with a ram lock function for uneven ground. The HW100A boasts an advanced disc brake system and it is possible to use up to 100% of pump performance through the travel motor to drive or brake the machine by hydraulic flow. The driveline has a two-speed mechanical transmission and a two-speed hydrostatic travel motor. This allows the operator to define the maximum travel speed for each application, with a maximum of 40 km/h in the highest gear.

At the working end, the HW100A comes with a two-piece main boom and a long reach dipper arm. The maximum digging reach is 7,820mm, while the maximum digging depth is 4,245mm. Lift capacity at a 5m radius ranges from 1.55 tonnes over the side, to 2.33 tonnes over the front of the machine with the blade down.