Hyundai CE North America added the HX355A LCR, a 35.5-ton compact-radius excavator with 258 net horsepower, to its lineup of full-sized crawler excavators.
The compact-radius design allows the excavator to perform a variety of 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, 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 HX355A LCR is typically equipped with a 1.75 cubic yard bucket and features 18 inches of ground clearance. Hyundai also offers an 11-foot, 10-inch dozer blade as an option.
“With a dozer blade, operators can push and move materials more efficiently, which is especially beneficial for tasks like backfilling trenches, leveling terrain or pushing debris,” Hodges added.
The HX355A LCR has four selectable power modes and one-touch power boost and also comes with an integrated SPC (smart power control) system. SPC uses sensors and software to monitor the excavator’s workload and based on this data, it automatically adjusts engine power and hydraulic flow to match the required digging force.
“SPC helps keep the excavator running longer,” Hodges explained. “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.”
