HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has added the HX355A LCR, a 35.5-ton compact-radius excavator, to its lineup of full-sized crawler excavators.
With an operating weight between 35,600 and 36,200 kg, the HX355A LCR fits between the Hyundai HX350A and HX380A conventional-swing excavators. However, the compact-radius allows the excavator to perform jobs within confined areas typically reserved for smaller machines.
“When contractors and other equipment users need an excavator that delivers serious power with a relatively compact footprint, the Hyundai HX355A will serve them well,” said Joe Hodges, Product Manager at HD Hyundai CE North America.
“In the case of this compact-radius model, the cab remains inside the tracks during front or rear operations and extends a minimal 4 inches outside the tracks during side operations.”
The 258 hp HX355A LCR is typically equipped with a 1.34 cubic metre bucket and features 47.5 cm of ground clearance.
A 3.6-metre dozer blade is also an option from Hyundai. Adding a dozer blade to a 35-ton excavator boosts versatility that is particularly useful, in construction and landscaping projects where digging and levelling are required.
“With a dozer blade, operators can push and move materials more efficiently, which is especially beneficial for tasks like backfilling trenches, levelling terrain or pushing debris,” Hodges said.
The HX355A LCR has four selectable power modes and one-touch power boost for better control over machine power and efficiency. The HX355A also comes with an integrated smart power control (SPC) system.
This system uses sensors and software to monitor the excavator’s workload in real time. Based on this data, it automatically adjusts engine power and hydraulic flow to match the required digging force. This ensures the excavator operates efficiently without unnecessary fuel consumption or strain on the engine.
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“SPC helps keep the excavator running longer,” Hodges said. “It keeps the machine operating within optimal power ranges, which reduces wear and tear associated with overloading or inefficient operation. This extends the life of critical components, including the engine, hydraulic system and attachments.”
Hodges described the Hyundai HX355A LCR as a full-featured machine.
“Hyundai is known for delivering value by outfitting our excavators with more standard features,” he said.
The features on the excavator include five years of Hyundai’s proprietary Hi MATE telematics system, heated air-suspension seat, a 20-cm automotive-style interactive display monitor and remote ignition.
“Making these types of features standard equipment helps keep operators safer, more comfortable and more productive,,” Hodges said
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