AFRICA news
In the first half of 2017, HPE
Africa delivered 21 new Hyundai
HL770-9S wheel loaders to an
electricity-generating parastatal
in South Africa for coal handling
in power stations. New features
of these wheel loaders include an
advanced load-sensing hydraulic
system with efficient variable
volume pump technology, automatic
power shift transmission with
variable shift control, and a multi-
stage clutch cut-off feature.
“These versatile machines, with
an operating weight of 22 500kg
and heaped coal bucket capacity
of 6.2m³, are perfectly suited to
the arduous terrain and handling
requirements at power stations,” says
Alex Ackron, managing director of
HPE Africa — exclusive distributors
in southern Africa for Hyundai
Construction Equipment.
The fully automatic transmission
system allows the operator to
customise automatic transmission
shift timing and clutch cut-off,
based on operating conditions
and personal preference. Variable
operating modes — power,
standard, and economy modes —
contribute to improved productivity,
reduced fuel consumption, and
enhanced operator comfort.
The combination of high-pressure
common rail system and advanced
cylinder combustion technology
in the eco-friendly Cummins 3 tier
engines results in increased power,
improved transient response, and
reduced fuel consumption.
The optional ‘ride control system’
has a shock absorbing accumulator
that cushions the boom, reduces
material loss, and improves operator
comfort, while self-adjusting brakes
automatically regulate disc clearance,
improve brake performance, and
reduce service time.
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