The R85A handles daily excavation volumes of 150-250 cubic meters, suitable for residential foundation work, service trenching, and light landscaping projects. Its 5,250 kg bucket digging force and 3,943 kg arm crowd force manage compacted soils and weathered rock common to Southern African building sites without requiring constant attachment changes.
The three power modes adapt machine response to task requirements. Power mode delivers maximum hydraulic flow for truck loading and dense material excavation. Standard mode balances performance with fuel efficiency for general digging. Economy mode extends operating hours per tank fill during finish grading and light material handling. The exclusive breaker mode optimizes hydraulic pressure for hammer attachments without manual adjustment.
The 550 kg counterweight and reinforced undercarriage provide stability for side-loading operations on sloped sites. Track shoes measure 450mm width as standard, distributing ground pressure to 0.38 kg/cm² for work on prepared surfaces without excessive ground disturbance.
Consider the R85A if your projects involve confined access, require zero tail swing capability, and process 150-250 m³ daily. Operations requiring consistent excavation beyond 4 meters depth or bucket capacities exceeding 0.70 m³ should evaluate larger capacity excavators.
Compact excavators balance mobility with digging capability for confined construction sites, utility installations, and light demolition projects. The Hyundai R85A Smart Plus delivers 56 kW (76 HP) through its Kirloskar 4R1040NA engine, handling excavation depths to 4.2 meters and lift capacities to 3,943 kg in medium-duty applications across Southern Africa. We supply the R85A with full technical support and genuine parts availability through our regional service network.
This 8,100 kg excavator suits contractors working in restricted urban sites and infrastructure projects where maneuverability matters as much as digging force. The zero tail swing design enables operation against walls and in narrow trenches common to municipal utility work.
The Kirloskar 4R1040NA engine consumes approximately 8-10 liters of fuel per hour under typical load conditions, with a 135-liter tank supporting 12-14 hours of operation between refueling. The machine’s 8,100 kg operating weight includes standard equipment and 0.35 m³ SAE bucket.
Routine servicing occurs every 250 hours with ground-level access to the engine compartment, hydraulic filters, and fuel system. The large LCD monitor displays maintenance schedules with countdown timers, supporting proactive servicing that prevents unplanned downtime.
The machine operates effectively in ambient temperatures from -5°C to 40°C, covering conditions experienced across Southern African construction regions. Sealed electrical connectors and dust-proof component housings address high particulate environments common to demolition and earthmoving sites.
| Specification |
| Engine |
| Gross Power |
| Operating Weight |
| Bucket Capacity |
| Maximum Digging Depth |
| Maximum Reach |
| Bucket Digging Force |
| Arm Crowd Force |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
| Hydraulic Oil Service |
| R85A Smart Plus |
| Kirloskar 4R1040NA |
| 56.7kW (76 HP) @2,200rpm |
| 8,100 kg |
| 0.32 – 0.70 m³ |
| 4,205 mm |
| 6,287 mm |
| 5,250 kg (SAE) |
| 3,943 kg (SAE) |
| 135 liters |
| 5,000 hours |
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