Higham Groundworks has added a third HD Hyundai HX145A LCR excavator to its fleet to meet the increasing demands of housebuilding projects across the East Midlands and East Anglia.
The compact radius design of the 15.4-tonne machine makes it suitable for confined sites while providing the digging power, lifting capability, and efficiency required for larger developments.
“The zero tailswing design really helps on some of our more confined sites,” says groundworks director Adrian Webster. “We’ve gone from working on sites with three or four houses to much larger developments with 40-plus. They are a really good machine.”
Equipped with a 100kW (134hp) Stage V Cummins engine, the HX145A LCR features HD Hyundai’s EPIC (electric pump independent control) hydraulic system with a dedicated lifting mode. Fuel-saving technologies, including auto engine shutdown, an Eco gauge, and Eco report, ensure low running costs without compromising performance.
Despite its compact dimensions, the excavator boasts a spacious cab 13% larger than previous models, with an 8in display and centralised controls for operator ease.
