Hercules Machinery Group has introduced three new earthmoving machines, including its largest-ever H-2 series wheel loader and two equipment types that have never been offered before in the Hercules brand
Fresh off a significant re-brand, Hercules Machinery Group (HMG) – formerly known as Brisbane Mini Excavator Sales – is powering ahead with a suite of brand-new machines.
Wheel loaders have long been the flagship product of the Hercules brand, but now HMG is excited to introduce its very-own Hercules compact track loaders and excavators to its customers.
Having previously supplied Sunward compact track loaders and excavators, the new Hercules models mark the brand’s entry into these segments, aiming to give customers even more options for their earthmoving equipment needs.
Starting off with the HMG 100T compact track loader, the 5.2-tonne model boasts a 100hp (74.6kW) Kubota engine and offers a rated operating load of 1.5-tonnes, with the model set to complement the Hercules wheel loaders and telehandlers for both civil construction and agriculture applications. As standard, the HMG 100T is equipped with a hydraulic four-in-one bucket with a bolt-on cutting edge. However, there are endless possibilities of what attachments can be used on the machine thanks to high flow hydraulics and a hydraulic quick hitch, included as standard.
In the cabin, operators will benefit from an electric suspension seat, high flow AC, a reverse camera, and a door that slides up over their head, enabling it to be opened even when the machine’s arms are up.
“The HMG 100T has arrived and is a new Hercules entity to add to our current stable of compact track loaders,” HMG sales executive Steven Ragenovich says.
“It makes use of Danfoss drive motors, and we’ll also have another model coming soon in the form of the 85hp (62.5kW) HMG 85T.”
Quick diggers
While crawler undercarriages are mostly seen on excavators, the new Hercules lineup will consist of wheeled options due to the enhanced manoeuvrability they provide over their tracked counterparts.
Ragenovich says this makes the excavators well-suited for conducting civil roadworks and civil solutions due to the ease of movement, speed and flexibility the machines offer.
The 15-tonne HMG 150W model is the first of many options available and is powered by a 150hp (110.3kW) genuine Cummins engine, while boasting a 36km/h maximum travel speed.
A 180-degree tilting hitch comes as standard with two GP buckets, not to mention the hydraulic dozer blade. In addition, the wheeled excavator has an inbuilt electric refuelling pump, double auxiliary piping, hydraulic burst valves and twin tyres.
Safety features are in abundance on this machine, including a certified ROPS/FOPS cabin, roof guard, handrails and a reverse camera.
Hydraulic outriggers enhance safety further, by allowing the operator to level the machine and keep it stable on uneven ground.
“The HMG 150W is a quality build and has a very competitive price point,” Ragenovich says.
“This machine comes into its own in a variety of civil works, especially road construction.”
Building on success
An integral part of HMG’s ongoing growth has been the popularity of the Hercules wheel loaders, consisting of the top-of-the-range series two (H-2) models and the cost-effective Loadmaster options.
The main difference between the two is the use of a genuine Cummins engine in the H-2 models, compared to a Deutz Weichai alternative in the Loadmaster range.
Models in the H-2 lineup start from the 5.5-tonne and 100 horsepower (75kW) H550-2 wheel loader and go up to the 12.5-tonne and 180hp (132.4kW) H1250-2, while the Loadmaster models range from the 7.3-tonne HLM70 up to the 12-tonne HLM125.
Building on the success of the Hercules wheel loaders, HMG has introduced the next iteration of the H-2 range with the 18.6-tonne H1800-2C model.
At this operating weight, the H1800-2C is the largest-ever wheel loader HMG has offered in the Hercules brand, serving as the business’ solution to an increased demand for heavier models.
Currently in stock at HMG’s headquarters in Yatala, Queensland, the brand new loader features a 220hp (161.8kW) genuine Cummins engine and a 5.5-tonne rated operating load, ensuring the model has the grunt to tackle even the most demanding jobs thrown its way.
“Normally, a loader of this size will have a maximum five-tonne rated load, but this model can handle the extra half a tonne due to its longer chassis frame,” Ragenovich says.
As standard, the loader comes with a heavy-duty 3.5 cubic metre GP bucket and a hydraulic quick hitch, enabling a variety of attachments to be easily swapped in and out depending on the task at hand, such as pallet forks, post drivers, stick rakes, augers, hay spears and hydraulic grabs – which are all readily available from HMG.
This is without mentioning HMG’s heavy duty hydraulic rear rippers, which can be bolted on or welded to fit the loader by the company’s engineering workshop.
Ragenovich adds one of the most critical aspects of the H1800-2C loader is the genuine ZF transmission power shift.
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“It’s probably the most sought-after transmission that’s built in Europe, and it has an option to go into full auto at the press of button,” he says.
Operator comfort has been at the forefront of the H1800-2C’s design with an air-conditioned cabin, an ergonomically designed armrest, a suspension seat, pilot control and two USB ports included to charge mobile devices.
A digital dashboard display also features, showing technical specifications, warning lights and alarms, while a reverse camera eliminates blind spots for the operator through a four-way split screen colour interface.
“We’ve transitioned from Brisbane Mini Excavator Sales to Hercules Machinery Group, as we are a one-stop-shop for a variety of equipment in all fields,” Ragenovich says.
“We’ve got a great reputation not just for our equipment but also for our aftersales support.”
For more information on the HMG 100T compact track loader, HMG 150W wheeled excavator, or the H1800-2C wheel loader, visit herculesmachinerygroup.com.au or call (07) 3807 4333.
