HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America is expanding into crawler dozers with the introduction of its first dozer model, the HD100.
The addition of dozers to the Hyundai product line broadens their line of earthmoving equipment, which includes wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, articulated dump trucks, skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as equipment designed for material handling in specialized applications.
“The new HD100 dozer will be a great addition to the equipment fleets of earthmoving contractors, forestry, waste handlers and other customers who already enjoy the benefits of using Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators,” said Mike Ross, Senior Vice President of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. “It’s further evidence of the Hyundai commitment to providing the right solution for a wide range of earthmoving and material-handling applications.”
The Hyundai HD100 dozer is a 10-ton-class machine with a standard blade capacity of 2.2 cubic metres and a digging depth of 457 mm. The 115 hp fuel-efficient 4-cylinder Hyundai G2 DM03 engine meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards.
“This new Hyundai dozer delivers best-in-class power-to-weight ratio and the best visibility to the dozer blade,” said David Spooner, Product Manager, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America.
“Our dealers and customers, especially in landscaping and forestry, have already expressed a lot of interest in this machine.”
Spooner explained the Hyundai HD100 dozer is designed to be heavier and deliver more power and superior tractive ability. The machine’s undercarriage system includes dual-flange rollers outside the chain of the track and single-flange rollers inside the chain of the track to help ensure the track stays on the undercarriage to reduce wear and provide greater operator comfort.
“Customers know that, when they buy a machine with the Hyundai name, they will get a full-featured machine with more standard features, as well as Hyundai’s industry-leading warranty and support from Hyundai’s expanding network of dealers,” Spooner said.
The HD100 features a standard operating weight of 10,700 kg, and track length on the ground of 2.7 metres. A hydrostatic transmission provides smooth control of speed and torque while enhancing ease of operation.
HD100 grading precision
The Hyundai HD100 dozer offers superior visibility to the standard 6-way angle blade. Positioning the electronic cooling system at the back of the machine results in an unobstructed view of the blade. Further adding to visibility to the working end of the dozer are a narrow front hood, placement of the inline pre-cleaner under the hood, minimized cab pillars and maximized glass areas including all-glass doors. A rearview camera, high-illumination LED lights and four premium wiper blades are all standard.
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The standard 6-way variable-angle-pitch dozer blade – with a maximum angle of 25 degrees – delivers more precision when grading or moving dirt, clay and other materials.
The standard blade float function is ideal for fine finishing or smooth back grading. The machine is compatible with grading technologies that help even novice operators work faster and more precisely, save time and fuel, and maximize productivity.
The standard 2D Smart Blade assist function makes precision grading easier. The HD100 can also be ordered Trimble-ready from the factory. This optional 3D machine guidance and 3D machine control system activates automatic blade movements based on GPS coordinates.
Versatility options
An LGP (low ground pressure) option is available when ordering the dozer with a wider 3.2-metres blade versus the standard 2.7-metre blade, along with track shoes that are 10-cm wider than the standard shoes. Other available options include a parallel ripper or towing draw bar.
Other key specifications include maximum travel speed of 9 km per hour, seven track rollers, shoe width of 50 cm, ground contact pressure of 5.6 psi with a standard blade. Ground pressure is 4.2 psi with the optional LGP package.
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