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Hyundai launches new excavators at ConExpo

Hyundai launches new excavators at ConExpo

Hyundai will be unveiling the first models of its Next Generation HX crawler excavators to be available in the United States and Canada. Image: Hyundai

The Hyundai Next Generation HX360 crawler excavator is one of several new models that Hyundai North America is introducing at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, March 3 – 7, in Las Vegas.

For ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, in addition to showcasing representative models from its full line of construction equipment, HD Construction Equipment Hyundai North America will be unveiling the first models of its Next Generation HX crawler excavators to be available in the United States and Canada. Hyundai will also be hosting an operator challenge at its indoor booth in West Hall (W42500) with US$1,000 in prize money to each day’s winners.

The new Next Generation HX excavator models integrate advanced technologies that build on Hyundai’s core qualities of productivity, operator comfort, safety and serviceability, while delivering significant improvements in fuel efficiency.

The Hyundai Operator Challenge will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (March 3, 4 and 5), with contestants competing on a Hyundai HX19E electric excavator. Popular YouTube influencers will be on hand for the event. Details on how to compete will be shared through Hyundai North America social media channels.

Hyundai NA is also participating in Shop Talks and Walks, the ConExpo equipment maintenance workshop program, on Saturday, March 7.

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