PRODUCT FOCUS
The HMK 490 LC HD is the heaviest machine on offer
from Hidromek and gives Maximum Equipment a
genuine heavy-duty mining spec machine to offer to
the market.
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By Tarren Bolton
Plant Equipment & Hire focuses on the dirty work of excavators in this month’s product feature.
A
s the smart choice for
general excavation and
site preparation projects,
excavators are commonly used
for dredging, trenching, material
handling, or just simply heavy lifting
of objects. Ideal for a wide range of
utility work, we look at what some
OEMs, dealers, and distributors
are offering in terms of ease of
operation, durability, fuel efficiency,
and the latest safety technology
features. Read on to share in their
expert comments and insights into
excavators.
Maximum customer satisfaction
Maximum Equipment announces the launch of their flagship 51 tonne excavator.
Maximum Equipment officially became
dealers for Hidromek in March 2015
after scouting for a ‘decent brand’ that
offers superior engineering, quality, and
performance to their growing client
base. Vaughan Ellis, managing director
of Maximum Equipment, says, “We
chose Hidromek because they already
had an existing awareness in the country
through their sales of TLBs and graders.”
“We are now in our 5th year as OEM
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suppliers of Hidromek machines and offer
a young and passionate team who provide
exceptional after-sales service with full
parts backup,” says Ellis. “The testimony
of our existing customers and word-of-
mouth is our best selling point,” he adds.
Maximum Equipment is proud to
announce the launch of their flagship 51
tonne excavator.
The HMK 490 LC HD is the heaviest
and most powerful machine on offer
from Hidromek and gives Maximum
Equipment a genuine heavy-duty mining
spec machine to offer to the market.
With an operating weight of 51 tonnes
and powered by a 348 HP Isuzu AH-
6UZ1X engine and complete with a 3.2m 3
bucket, this machine will be a formidable
entrant into the mining industry.
Standard on all Hidromek machines,
the HMK 490 LC HD comes with
features like ROPS/FOPS cab with
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