Hyundai has expanded its wheeled excavator line-up with a machine offering high levels of manoeuvrability and operator convenience.
With many building sites featuring tight spaces the need for machines with high levels of manoeuvrability is clear.
Hyundai Construction Equipment has recently introduced the compact radius HW150A CR – adding to its growing A-Series range of wheeled excavators. The move follows the launch of the larger HW170A CR, and the company expects the new machine to become ‘the flagship of the A-Series wheeled excavator range’ and an answer to the growing demand for a more utility and service oriented wheeled machine in the 15-17 tonne segment.
The HW150A CR joins the established HW140A, HW160A and the compact radius HW170A CR in the Hyundai line-up. It uses the same Cummins B4.5 diesel engine as these machines with an output of 129kW (173hp) at 2,200rpm.
Stable construction
As with the other models in the A-Series range, the upper structure has been repositioned on the lower chassis, contributing to a reduced tailswing, while increasing stability during travel and improving lifting and digging capabilities. A new swing bearing design offers improved stability and durability, while new, lighter mud guards, cover the whole wheel, turning with the wheel when steering.
The short swing radius allows the machine to work within confined job sites. The HW150A CR features an automatic digging brake, that locks the front axle oscillation and the service brake, allowing the operator to start work as soon as the machine stops travelling.
“The all new HW150A CR is born from the requirements of urban job sites. Its rear short radius allows for top manoeuvrability as well as for operator convenience and safety,” said Peter Sebold, Product Manager at Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe.
“We made the choice of using components and systems from reputable suppliers, which already pays off in terms of performance and durability. The powerful engine, in combination with load sensing hydraulics, gives the machine smooth controllability, along with high performance, as well as an enhanced versatility. A wheeled excavator just the way you want it. No frills, easy to handle and thoroughly robust.”
Cab design
All A-Series excavators feature the latest Hyundai cab design, with improved steps for access. The cab features increased glazing on the door and roof hatch, for improved visibility and the upper and lower windscreen glass comes with larger, parallel wipers for improved coverage.
Inside operators will find Hyundai’s 8” touchscreen display, for access to all machine functions and controls settings. There is also a Jog Dial Module and function switches, to navigate menus within the touchscreen.
Wheeled A-Series models feature Hyundai’s Advanced Around View Monitoring (AAVM) system, that uses cameras to provide the operator with a 360° view of the machine on the in-cab monitor. The system includes Intelligent Moving Object Detection (IMOD) alerting the operator to the presence of other workers or objects within a 5m range of machine operation.
