Hidromek New Zealand distributor Magnum Equipment has some machines in stock that would fit right at home on tough worksites
With the summer season almost upon us and sites gearing up to take full advantage of drier ground, Magnum Equipment has highlighted some brand-new Hidromek machines that are currently in stock and ready for that first taste of dirt.
HMK 410 LCUHD H4
First off has to be the impressive Hidromek HMK 410 LCUHD H4 excavator that’s bred for captivity in a quarry or heavy-duty earthmoving environment.
With an upper structure married to a 50-tonne machine track frame, the 42-tonne HMK 410 LCUHD H4 is said to be a top performer when bulk material needs to be moved efficiently and with minimum fuss.
If Hidromek’s solid build reputation is anything to go by, operators should be comfortable in the knowledge that any hard work going on at the front end won’t easily deteriorate the rest of the machine.
“We have a few of these in some environments where material is hard-won, but the Hidromek 410 just loves that type of work situation,” says Magnum Equipment founder and director Liam Field.
Operating at full strength, the two Kawasaki variable displacement axial piston pumps output 300 litres per minute each via power from a 287hp(214kW)@2000rpm Isuzu-AH6HK1X engine, which delivers maximum torque of 1136Nm@1500rpm.
HMK 140 LC H4
Another popular model in the Magnum Equipment arsenal is the 14.8-tonne HMK 140 LC H4.
The well-appointed excavator has been primarily designed for job sites where reach is important and, as such, is fitted with a standard rear overhang to counterweight the balance at the front. This allows the machine to comfortably load a tip truck from the rear, with full buckets of spoil without the fear of it standing on its toes. The additional weight in the rear also helps the stability of heavy attachments when the digging arm is working at full reach.
Power is derived from an Isuzu AJ-4JJ1X engine with a rated output of 98hp(73kW)@ 2000rpm. Maximum torque is 385Nm@ 1600rpm and the two Kawasaki pumps output 130 litres per minute each, which makes the machine useful for work that requires high-energy use attachments, such as mulching.
“Hidromek has done a great job with the HMK 140, delivering a machine that is comfortable to operate all day, by designing it just right so there is a nice balance and it is easy to handle,” says Liam.
“The machine in stock comes with the standard 2300mm boom, although, a 2900mm one can be fitted, which gives a maximum digging reach of just under nine metres.”
HMK 230 MG grader
When push comes to shove on small- to medium-sized job sites, there’s no better performer than a motor grader designed purely for the task at hand. There have been many attempts by different manufacturers to build the small perfect grader, but Hidromek’s design — based on the popular Mitsubishi brand the company acquired a few years ago — continues to provide contractors working the smaller job sites with a solid performer.
Powered by a 129hp(96.5kW)@2300rpm Perkins 1104D-E44TA engine, delivering a maximum net torque of 516Nm@1400rpm, the 12.1-tonne grader is capable of 45km/hour in its top sixth gear, and there are a further six reverse gears for the operator to choose from.
“The Hidromek HMK 230 doesn’t bounce around on top of the material it is grading,” says Liam.
“There are other fairly good, small motor graders out there, but where they fail is that they don’t place enough weight on the blade, especially when a roller has been across it a few times.
“Unlike our grader, the others can find it difficult to cut into the material they’re meant to be grading, and the work can take two or three times longer,” says Liam.
Like the larger big brother models, the HMK 230 MG is fitted with all the features that an experienced grader operator would expect both operationally and inside the cab.
HMK 110 CS H4 and HMK 130 CS H4 rollers
Often overlooked during after-hour work conversations or social media ‘what am I operating’ posts, compactors (or single drum rollers as they are commonly referred to are the mainstay of any worksite that requires the compaction of fill to specified requirements and Hidromek’s 11-tonne and its 13-tonne sibling are being seen undertaking those roles on increasing number of worksites.
Both models are powered by a four-cylinder Deutz TCD2012 LO4 2V engine designed for roller applications. Along with a smooth drum for aggregate use, bolt-on padfoot plates are available for the compaction of fill, so both models can
be relatively quickly moved from one task to another.
“Like all types in the H4 range of Hidromek machinery, the rollers are fitted with the latest technology and safety features, which make them ideal for training newer civil construction operators, while giving experienced operators comforts that perhaps they have not been used to with other brands — they’re a winner,” says Liam.
For more information, contact Liam Field at 021 334 098 or Luke Field at 021 988 223 or visit magnumequipment.co.nz
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