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its predecessors, boasting a 10% reduction in fuel
consumption thanks to an ECO mode, load-sensing
hydraulics, and an automatic idling system and
engine shut-down function.
Latest machines
The latestcompactexcavator fromHyundai comes in
the formof the6 t class R60CR-9A, a short tailswing
model that replaces thepreviousR60CR-9. Here, too,
reducedoperating costswere a key designgoal.
The machine is powered by a 48.3 kw Yanmar
4TNV98C, Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB-compliant diesel
engine, which Hyundai said offered a 10% increase
in power over the previous model, while reducing
fuel consumptionby 14%.
Meanwhile Hanix, which is a brand owned by
Japanese manufacturer NKK and its parent, China’s
Beijing Jingcheng, has introduced a new model
on the smaller end of the weigh scale. It is one of
several players offeringmicro excavators (less than
1 t operatingweight).
Its latestmachines include the 990 kgH09Dmicro
and the 1.7 t H17Dmini, both of which are designed
for space-restricted urban sites, and also targeted
towards the rental industry.
Bodypanelsareall steel construction towithstand
everyday site knocks, and the boom cylinder is
located above the boom to protect it against
accidental damagewhendigging.
Kobelco Europe, meanwhile, has introduced three
newmini excavators into the region in the shape of
the 2.6 t SK27SR, 3.4 t SK30SR and 3.7 t SK35SR zero
tailswingmachines. All three are built in Japan and
were expected to start arriving in Europe inMay.
Loweringoperating costswas a keydesign feature
here as well – the newmachines boast a new dozer
blade and a boom offset function to allow digging
along trenchesandwalls. Inaddition, tripleoil-pump
technology is said to ensure continuous and refined
digging, travel and load performance, according to
themanufacturer.
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JCB’s 8.5 t class 85Z-1 zero-tailswing excavator is said to consume 10% less fuel than previousmodels.
Hanix’s newH09Dmicro andH17D are designedwith the rental
industry inmind, and have steel body panels and a top-mounted
boom cylinder to protect from damage.
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