Three new compact excavators, a new skid-steer loader, several loaders and a hydrogen-powered excavator are on the horizon from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Hyundai says the HX35AZ, the HX40A and the HX48AZ compact excavators feature large cabs, increased visibility, enhanced operator comfort, load-sensing hydraulics in the HX40A and HX48AZ, and zero tail swing in the HX35AZ and HX48AZ. The company’s HS120V skid-steer loader and HT100V compact track loader both feature a 148-sq.-in. Hyundai 4HTI4 four-cycle, turbocharged, electronic-controlled diesel engine. According to Hyundai, the HL985A loader is the company’s largest capacity loader with a standard 9-cu.-yd. bucket. Hyundai’s HW155H and the R19E are two prototype alternative-powered excavators. The HW155H is a prototype wheeled excavator with a hydrogen-fueled engine, while the Hyundai R19E prototype is an electric-powered compact excavator.
Demolition tools offer versatility, productivity
Montabert’s SD compact breaker line is designed to fit compact carriers such as mini excavators and skid-steers. With fewer wear parts and no tie rods, the company says the SD offers quick and easy maintenance in the field or the shop. Bushings, pins and tools can easily be replaced in the field without removing the breaker from the carrier. The SD line includes seven models for compact carriers from 1 to 12 tons. Additionally, Montabert says its new line of silent demolition tools – including grapples, processors, fixed and rotating pulverizers, and scrap shears – offers contractors multiple options for demolition and recycling applications. Montabert says its grapples are designed for carriers from 5 tons up to 100 tons. Montabert also offers pulverizers in both a fixed model and a 360-degree rotating model.
Excavator attachments provide precision
Mazio Attachments says its new Tilt-Rotator for excavators has seen great interest in Europe and is growing in popularity in the U.S. The supplemental attachments work with excavator tools such as grapples, buckets or shears to provide more versatility and precision. The Tilt-Rotator rotates 360 degrees and tilts side to side by up to 55 degrees, according to the company. Mazio says these abilities reduce the need for operators to move the excavator while performing tasks – increasing productivity and efficiency. Also, the Tilt-Rotator features a hydraulic quick coupler that allows operators to remain in the cab while changing tools. With no grease points and no cylinders, Mazio says users enjoy maintenance-free operation.
Duo of hydraulic excavators debuts
Caterpillar unveiled a new hydraulic excavator that it sees as a fit for aggregate applications. According to Caterpillar, its new 352 combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential, Caterpillar says. The 352 offers a choice of fixed-
or variable-gauge undercarriage, the company adds. In addition to the 352, Caterpillar released the new Cat 340 hydraulic excavator. Cat says the 340 features a more powerful engine, wider track and a 7.5-ton counterweight to increase productivity by 10 percent over the 2020 model year Cat 336. The machine is a fit in the 45-ton class.
New portable attachment manufacturer debuts
Ignite Attachments, a company offering attachments and three-point implements for compact equipment in the agriculture, landscape, rental and construction industries, launched. Ignite’s goal is to make equipment that businesses and homeowners already own more versatile and efficient. Ignite says its products are engineered to fit most compact equipment, including compact tractors, loaders, excavators and more. The Ignite lineup includes buckets for skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders and mini loaders; compact tractor three-point implements, including angle blades, box blades, rakes, rotary cutters, snow blowers and tillers; pallet fork assemblies; and mini excavator buckets and couplers.
Additional midsize excavators added to existing lineups
John Deere debuted a new round of midsize P-Tier and G-Tier excavator models. The 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 models joined John Deere’s P-Tier lineup, and the 200 model is now in the company’s G-Tier. John Deere says the P-Tier midsize models promote better performance and operator stability. With grease points at the arm tip for easy greasing, extended uptime and better torque retention at the clamp, the company says the new P-Tier models are designed to provide optimal performance and easier serviceability. The 200 G-Tier, meanwhile, features a PowerTech 4.5-liter engine that delivers optimal performance for operators of all skill levels, according to John Deere. Additionally, the company says the machine’s exhaust filters help decrease downtime for service.