Paralyzed Operator Back in the Excavator Seat

Feb. 25, 2022

A Swedish excavator operator paralyzed in 2011 is now able to return to work, thanks to some engineering by a distributor.

According to a Global Construction Review, a Hyundai dealer in Sweden, Orsa Maskin, added a lift to an HX235 LCR excavator, which enables operator Patrik Ketti to get into the cabin. It also replaced the pedals with hand-operated controls.

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