(Photo courtesy of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America)
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has three new models in its HX-A series of compact hydraulic excavators. Now available in North America, the Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A and HX48AZ feature low-emission engines that are Tier 4 Final compliant. All three were on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023.
The HX35AZ is powered by a Kubota D1703 diesel engine with a net power rating of 24.8 hp (18.2 kW), while the HX40A and HX48AZ feature Yanmar 4TNV88C engines, rated at 37.4 hp (27.5 kW).
The HX35AZ has an operating weight of 8,300 lb. (3,765 kg), dig depth of 9 ft 8 in (2.95 m), and bucket breakout force of 7,081 lb. (3,212 kg). The HX40A has an operating weight of 9,479 lb. (4,300 kg), dig depth of 11 ft 2 in (3.4 m), and bucket breakout force of 9,846 lb. (4,466 kg). The HX48AZ has an operating weight of 10,912 lb. (4,950 kg), dig depth of 11 ft 5 in (3.5 m), and bucket breakout force of 8,223 lb. (3,730 kg).
“Productivity-driving features, such as automatic blade float, hydraulic quick coupler, built-in lifting hook, and guards for boom, arm and bucket hydraulics come standard on these new machines,” stated Jeff Pate, vice-president of compact equipment sales for HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. “These three models build on Hyundai’s decades-long history of leadership in compact excavator design, engineering and manufacturing.”
All three models also come with five years’ free use of Hi MATE, Hyundai’s proprietary remote management system that allows 24/7 global tracking and monitoring of engine, hydraulics, electrical systems and other key components to facilitate preventive maintenance and reduce downtime.
