Manufacturer Hanix Europe have announced the launch of two new mini diggers. The new D Series models, the H16D and H17D, are both 1.5 tonne machines that will replace the H15B-2 and H15B Plus-2 vehicles. Hanix also announced the expansion of its dealer network in Brazil, France and Saudi Arabia.The new D Series diggers have restyled aesthetics, and have been made more compact to reduce tail swing, from 1.44 metres to 1.07 metres. All new Kubota D782 engines will power the new mini diggers for sale, replacing the Mitsubishi engines seen in older models. Hanix said that Kubota engines will feature in all new machines from their range.
Digging depth on the H16D increases by almost 150 mm to 2295 mm on the standard boom, and maximum digging power is also higher, by around 3% at 14.8 kN. Both the 16 and 17 are slightly heavier than their predecessors, up around 100 kg, with weights of 1650 kg and 1700 kg (cab version with rubber tracks), respectively.
Other new features on the new Hanix mini diggers include proportional controls; a shifting of the boom cylinder from below to above the boom to offer better protection; and variable output piston pumps replacing the gear pumps used previously, which Hanix says better directs power to where it is needed.
Paul Hyslop, sales director of Manchester, UK-based Hanix Europe, acknowledged that the company was playing catch-up in this class; "The old models were still good technically, but with the new models we have brought them up to speed to remain competitive in the market. We tried to target the best machines in the class and be at least as good as them."
Meanwhile, Hanix Europe is developing its international sales infrastructure and dealer network. It is soon to have a stock of mini diggers for sale in France, with a new Hanix facility in Bordeaux that it will rent from dealer TP Materiels.
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