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EXCAVATOR
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
Mid-size excavator delivers precise control Hyundai’s new mid-size HX160AL excavator is equipped with a Stage-V compliant Cummins-B4.5 diesel engine which produces 152 net horsepower. The all-new emissions system is equipped with a diesel particulate filter that incorporates passive regeneration. This improves power by 13 percent and peak torque by 27 percent over the previous model. According to Hyundai, the reduction in complexity also improves reliability and provides up to 11 percent in fuel savings.
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heavyequipmentguide.ca | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021
The newly integrated Intelligent Power Control mode and improved RCV levers enable finer and more precise control and reduce operator fatigue. A-Series excavators are now equipped with lift mode to provide precise control when needed by simultaneously controlling power/speed and maintaining it throughout the lift cycle. The all-new auto safety lock prevents unintended hydraulic operation which improves safety for the operator and those working around the machine.
