Hyundai Heavy Industries supports rebuilding work in the wake of Italian earthquakes
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Hyundai Heavy Industries, in collaboration with the construction machinery manufacturers Italian dealer Hitex, supplied two machines, for four months free of charge, to help with the clearing and reconstruction in the areas affected by the earthquake in central Italy.
It was Wednesday August 24, 2016, when a violent earthquake shook central Italy and claimed 297 lives. The epicentre was located near Accumoli, 75 km southeast of Perugia and 45 km north of L'Aquila. The earthquake claimed 297 lives. The tremors began at around 3.30 AM on Wednesday morning, followed by a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake. Since then, several severe earthquakes have followed, resulting in even more casualties and damage.
Following the earthquake Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe, with the backing of local Hyundai dealer Hitex, took the decision to offer assistance with the clean-up and reconstruction of the affected areas by offering two machines to the Il Corpo Nazionale dei Vigile del Fuoco – a R60CR-9A crawler excavator and a HL757-9A wheeled loader for four months at no cost.
The machines were delivered to the headquarters of the Fire Brigade of Cittareale (Rieti), a town of medieval origins dating back to 1261 AD on 27th October 2016. The town was home to a wealth of historic buildings which were almost completely destroyed or seriously damaged by the earthquake.
The City vowed not to give up and launched a vigorous reconstruction plan. On November 8th 2016 - the Mayor Francesco Nelli – officially opened a new earthquake resistant school - and there are many more ongoing initiatives to help the citizens of Cittareale to return to normality as soon as possible. The two machines supplied by Hyundai and Hitex have made a worthy contribution to this operation. Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe managing director, Alain Worp said, “Hyundai and Hitex were honoured to be able to contribute to the clean-up and reconstruction of this Italian city by providing two machines. This earthquake has devastated a community – we are proud to have been able to help in a small way – and watch with great admiration as these people rebuild their lives and homes.”
Background information about the 2 Hyundai machines:
The HL757-9A wheel loader is one of six models in the Hyundai's -9A series of machines with operating weight between 9 and 33.5 tons, with bucket capacities of 1.8 to 6 m³. The HL757-9A has an operating weight of 14,700 kg and a bucket capacity of 2.8 m³.
The HL757-9A is designed to allow the operator to adjust the engine power and the timing of the automatic transmission and clutch disengagement based on the application and preference.
The engine benefits from three power modes - Power for heavy work - Standard for general work and an Economy mode for light work.
The gearbox also benefits from four modes - Manual, Auto-Light Mode for light loads and transporting over long distances) - Auto-Normal Mode for general cargo and moving light material and Auto-Mode Heavy for heavy loads and heavy material movement and extraction.
The fully automatic transmission is equipped with self-diagnosis and low temperature protection – which is especially important for the machine working in areas such as Cittareale where winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing. The automatic transmission improves performance, reduces power loss and maximizes the strength of the machine. With the five-speed gearbox and the lock-up torque converter, operators can also benefit from a reduction of fuel consumption.
Enhanced axles on this machine improve driving on rough terrain – which was an absolute must while working amongst the rubble caused by the earthquake.
The Hyundai R60CR-9A compact excavator, like all machines in the -9A series, helps to maximize profitability by improving fuel economy and by delivering advanced maintenance functions and highly resistant components.
The machine has been designed for maximum precision and offers the operator the very best in handling and maneuverability. The flow rate of the pump is decreased when the controls are not in use, to reduce fuel consumption.
The fuel efficient, Yanmar 4TNV98 engine provides proven, reliable power. This engine is electronically controlled for optimum fuel to air ratio and clean, efficient combustion and provides low noise, anti-restart features. All control devices are arranged for higher productivity and improved operator comfort.
Efficient and ergonomic controls allow an operator to control the machine in any working environment. A safety lever on the left-side console is provided to prevent exiting the cabin while hydraulic controls are live.
The advanced hydraulic system includes an arm flow summation system, boom holding system and a swing parking brake for smooth and fine control. Other valuable features include a hydraulic damper in the travel pedal, and a hydraulically lubricated swing reducer with a leak-free grease chamber.
The shift function of the main arm is designed to increase efficiency in residential and urban areas. The reduced tail swing radius allows the operator to work within narrow spaces. Increased swing ensures higher performance for applications on the slopes. This machine is well suited to working within the earthquake zone.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe nv (HHIE) is a widely recognized leader in the European construction equipment market. Through highly advanced factory automation, a zero-tolerance quality control inspection system and innovative engineering we offer a wide range of construction equipment to satisfy the demands of our customers. We manufacture over 90 models of heavy equipment including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, industrial forklifts as well as skid steer loaders. HHIE markets its products through a qualified network of over 100 dealers in more than 30 countries. For additional information, please visit http://www.hyundai.eu.
Contact:
HHIE NV
Tina Boënne
Tina.boenne@hyundai.eu
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B-2440 Geel
T +32 14 56 22 36
Source: press-release.