Hyundai enters Australian compaction market
Hyundai is set to launch into the Australian compaction market at the end of this year, with a line-up of six rollers.
The machines will be sold through Hyundai Construction Equipment Australia (HCEA), the Australian distributor for Hyundai equipment including excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers.
Two tandem vibratory rollers are available initially in the Hyundai range: the HR25T-9 (2.5 tonnes static weight and 1200mm drum width) and HR30T-9 (3.0 tonnes static weight and 1250mm drum width).
In addition, there are four single-drum vibratory compactors available in Australia: the HR70C-9 (7.1 tonnes static weight, 1700mm drum width), HR110C-9 (11.2 tonnes, 2100mm), HR120C-9 (12 tonnes, 2100mm) and the HR140C-9 (13.8 tonnes, 2100mm).
Like the tandem rollers, the single drum rollers have as standard four front working lights and a rotating beacon.
Caterpillar launches next-generation M-Series grader
Caterpillar has released an upgrade of its M Series Motor Grader, featuring a more powerful engine and larger frame, factory-fitted Cat Grade Control, engine idle shutdown and automatic differential lock.
“In the five years since the M Series was first released our customers’ needs have changed and so M Series has adapted to accommodate those changing needs, with operators, owners and an industry focus,” said Caterpillar Global Construction and Infrastructure Asia-Pacific Marketing Director, Phillip Pollock.
Built on the 140-size platform and powered by the larger Cat C7 ACERT engine, the new 12M Series will be available from August 2013.