With the cost of a barrel of crude trading over US$100, HD Construction Equipment's new HX320 appears to be easing the financial burden, with the company reporting a hike in sales following the fuel-efficient excavator's introduction in January.
HDCE says it shifted more than 60 units of the 32t model to Korean customers in the first three months of the year, representing a 50% increase on sales of the previous model during the same period 2025.
The company, formed earlier this year through the merger of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore, says strong demand is due to the model's enhanced fuel efficiency which, it claims, can shave 25% of the annual fuel bill.
By integrating a DX08 engine with fully electric hydraulic system, the HX320 operates at a lower engine speed of 1800rpm while maintaining the rated power output of the previous model. Based on 1500 running hours per year, HDCE says reduced fuel consumption translates to an estimated annual saving of US$4500.
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In a press statement the company cites a customer confirming the fuel gains. "Compared to traditional hydraulic equipment, I have seen a significant improvement in fuel efficiency with the electronic system," reportedly states the unnamed customer. "I was able to confirm this reduction through actual work data. This equipment is excellent for boosting operational efficiency, especially given the current high oil prices."
In addition to low fuel consumption, these higher-performing excavators feature a suites of advanced technologies, including AI-based smart safety features, semi-automatic control functions, and equipment status monitoring systems.
HDCE says it is "seeing a rising interest" in the next-generation model in both Korea and advanced markets due to the high energy prices.
The company plans to roll out its next-generation lineup by launching a 32t DEVELON model in the second half of the year.
