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Hyundai Sets ‘New Standard’ for What’s Standard in Compact Equipment

October 16, 2023 | Corporate News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2023) – HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America today announced the immediate North American availability of three new models in its HX-A series of compact hydraulic excavators. The Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A and HX48AZ excavators are featured in the company’s exhibit (Booth K341) at The Utility Expo, opening tomorrow at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

All three new models received their first public showing earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023.

“The Utility Expo provides the perfect venue for announcing that these three new compact excavators are now available from Hyundai dealers across the United States and Canada,” said Jeff Pate, VP of Compact Equipment Sales, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. “Utility contractors – and others – can see firsthand why we are calling these Hyundai machines ‘the new standard in compact excavators.’ 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. These three models build on Hyundai’s decades-long history of leadership in compact excavator design, engineering and manufacturing.”

All three new models feature low-emission engines that are Tier 4 Final compliant. The Hyundai HX35AZ excavator 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).

 Industry’s leading standard warranty, Hi MATE

The new Hyundai compact excavator models are covered by the industry-leading Hyundai standard warranty of three years or 3,000 hours plus a five-year, 10,000-hour structural warranty, with optional Hyundai extended warranties. 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.

How did Hyundai become the new standard in compact equipment? By delivering more standard features in the new HX compact excavators than ever before, bringing you a premium product with premium features that’ll help you do more, and do it more efficiently and effectively. We’re putting premium technology and engineering in your hands, standard, so that you can focus on what you’re good at… the work…

Below is a running list of what comes ‘standard’:

1) the ability to increase maximum hydraulic flow

2) hydraulic quick coupler

3) adjustable hydraulic flow control

4) load sensing hydraulics

5) dozer blade float

6) utility lifting hook

7) cylinder guards for the boom arm and bucket

8) passcode security

9) Hi Mate telematics

More standard features to give you the performance that you need without having to worry about bells and whistles. Because the bells and whistles are standard on a Hyundai HX compact excavator.

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