NEW EQUIPMENT NEWS
HPE Africa’s newly launched excavators excel in tough conditions
Designed for high power and
superior performance, the newly
launched Hyundai R850LC-9
excavators are excelling in tough
conditions in southern Africa.
“HPE Africa’s commitment
to the local market is to keep
abreast with global trends in
construction equipment. This
initiative encompasses the
regular launch of new machines,
with specific advancements and
modifications, to meet exact
South African operating conditions
and customer requirements,” says
Alex Ackron, managing director of
HPE Africa.
Hyundai R850LC-9 machines,
which replace the R800LC-9
model, have recently been
introduced locally by HPE Africa.
These Hyundai excavators, which
are partially assembled on arrival,
are constructed to exact customer
requirements. Components like
the dipper, boom, counterweight,
bucket, hammer piping, and
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side rails are imported loose and
assembled by the HPE Africa team.
R850LC-9 machines are
hard at work in southern Africa,
efficiently operating around
the clock for Basil Read, for
example, in difficult conditions at
a diamond mine in Lesotho, and
also achieving high productivity
for Rhino Earthmovers, with fitted
10T Xcentric Ripper hydraulic
attachments, at a gold mine
in Gauteng.
Robust R850LC-9 85T
excavators have advanced Tier
3 engine technology for fuel
efficiency, and hydraulic system
improvements ensure enhanced
performance, smoother operation,
and precision control. A newly
designed pump compartment
controls functions like two-speed
travel, power boost, auto boom-
swing priority, and a safety lock.
The strengthened undercarriage
improves performance of these
machines in arduous operating
Newly launched Hyundai R850LC-9 excavators are hard at work in various mining applications in southern Africa.
These tough Hyundai machines have been designed to meet gruelling
operating conditions and customer requirements.
conditions, particularly in the
mining and quarrying sectors.
Durable covers have been specially
designed for these machines to
protect travel motors and hoses
against damage from rocks.
Long-life components selected
for Hyundai’s 9 series machines
ensure extended service
intervals, minimise operating
costs, and reduce machine
downtime.
JANUARY 2019
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