Modern Mining October 2017

LOADERS, EXCAVATORS AND TRUCKS

Excavators deliver precision and productivity

feature H PE Africa says that the robust Hyundai 520LC-9S hydraulic crawler excavators are de- signed for high productivity, preci- sion control and improved operator comfort in tough conditions, particu- larly in arduous mining and quarrying applications. “The Hyundai R520LC-9S series also offers fuel efficiency, economic performance and low maintenance

operator to select preferences for boom or swing priority, power mode and optional work tools. Variable operating modes are: P – Power Max mode, which maximises machine speed and power; S – stan- dard mode, which provides a reduced, fixed rpm; and E – economy mode, which provides precise hydraulic flow and engine power based on load demand. The Hyundai R520LC-9S series has an advanced colour cluster LCD dis- play with easy-to-read digital gauges. The user-friendly toggle switch allows the operator to select personal machine preferences – for example, power and work mode selection, self diagnostics and maintenance checks. Hyundai manufactures three dif- ferent buckets, all welded with high strength steel, with the general purpose bucket being suitable for han- dling materials with a density up to 2 100 kg/m³. 

requirements,” says Alex Ackron, MD of HPE Africa, exclusive distributor in Southern Africa of Hyundai earthmov- ing equipment. “What’s notable is the newly designed operator cab, which is spacious, with clear visibility – an important safety feature on busy sites. The re-designed hydraulic system and improved valve technology provide touch sensitive control for smooth operation and precise flow regula- tion for reduced fuel consumption.” These excava -

tors are powered by six-cylinder, turbo- charged, air-cooled Ti e r I I eng i ne s , designed for high performance and reduced emissions. Hyundai’s computer aided power opti- misation (CAPO) system allows the

HPE Africa’s Hyundai 520LC-9S hydraulic crawler excavator.