Yuchai Equipment Shines at the 139th Canton Fair: World Premiere of Y90-2PB Hydraulic Excavator Unlocks New Paradigm for Overseas Construction

The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) grandly opened in Guangzhou. As a key global trade barometer, the fair has gathered construction equipment buyers and industry leaders from around the world. Yuchai Equipment made a stunning appearance at the New Product Launch Zone with its blockbuster new model — the Y90-2PB (Hydraulic Excavator. With its innovative 2-Piece Boom design, robust technical strength and globally adaptable product advantages, it quickly became a highlight of the exhibition, injecting fresh vitality into the overseas construction market.

As a core new model under Yuchai — China’s first manufacturer of mini-excavators — the launch of the Y90-2PB(2-Piece Boom) Hydraulic Excavator represents the culmination of Yuchai Equipment’s technological expertise in the construction machinery sector and fills a product gap in the mini-excavator segment for specialized applications. With precise working condition adaptability and globally compliant design, it is emerging as a new core equipment for Chinese engineering enterprises to expand overseas markets, helping Made in China shine on the global infrastructure stage.

I. A Powerful Debut at the Canton Fair: Y90-2PB Excavator Steals the Show

At Yuchai Equipment’s specially designed booth, the brand-new Y90-2PB Hydraulic Excavator was presented in an eye-catching yellow-and-black livery. Supported by professional display stands and on-site explanations by the technical team, it attracted continuous inquiries from global buyers in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and beyond. Staff demonstrated the flexible working characteristics of the 2-Piece Boom, ranging from precise digging in confined spaces to efficient operation with multiple attachments, fully showcasing the core strengths of this new model.

What is a 2-Piece Boom?

A 2-Piece Boom (also known as a Knuckle Boom / Articulated Boom) is a two-section articulated boom for excavators, featuring an additional hydraulic articulation joint in the middle.

1. Structural Difference

· Standard Mono Boom: One-piece standard boom with only one pivot at the root.

· 2-Piece Boom: The boom is divided into upper and lower sections, hydraulically bendable in the middle, folding and flexing like a human arm.

2. Core Advantages(VS Standard Mono Boom)

· Superior flexibility in confined spaces: Ideal for low-clearance sites (under bridges, indoors, inside buildings), narrow job sites and obstacleavoidance operations.

· Stronger heavy-duty performance at close range: Higher digging and lifting capacity near the machine.

· Wider operating range: Reduces frequent machine repositioning.

With this world premiere at the Canton Fair, Yuchai Equipment not only demonstrated the performance of the Y90-2PB but also unveiled customized service solutions tailored for overseas markets. Backed by Yuchai Equipment’s comprehensive global service network, the new model will provide 48-hour parts delivery and 24-hour technical support, fully resolving after-sales pain points for overseas construction equipment. Meanwhile, the Y90-2PB has obtained authoritative international certifications including EU CE and North American EPA, fully meeting environmental and safety standards for overseas projects and laying a solid compliance foundation for its global market entry.

II. Core Product Analysis of Y90-2PB: Dual Breakthroughs in Technology and Applications

1. Core Specifications & Configuration: Balancing Efficiency and Durability

The Y90-2PB has an operating weight of 9,200 kg and a bucket capacity of 0.28 m³. Powered by a Yanmar 4TNV98CT engine with a rated power of 53.7 kW / 2,100 rpm, it delivers strong and stable power to meet diverse working demands overseas. Key performance indicators include:

· Max. digging force: 41 kN

· Max. digging radius: 7,870 mm

· Max. digging depth: 4,300 mm

· Max. dumping height: 6,155 mm

All indexes rank among the top of comparable products in the industry, enabling efficient completion of digging, handling, crushing and other basic construction tasks.

Drawing on 36 years of experience in mini-excavator manufacturing, Yuchai Equipment equipped the Y90-2PB with a self-optimized load-sensing hydraulic system matched with original imported core hydraulic components. This improves operating response speed by 25% and reduces hydraulic system failure rate by 30%. The entire machine is built with high-strength wear-resistant steel, specially reinforced for extreme overseas conditions including high temperature, sand dust and salt corrosion. The body reaches C4 corrosion resistance, adapting to diverse construction environments across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other regions.

2. Core 2-Piece Boom Design: Unlocking Diverse Operating Scenarios

As the flagship highlight of this new model, the 2-Piece Boom structure is the key advantage that distinguishes the Y90-2PB from conventional excavators. Most traditional mini-excavators use mono or dual booms, which lack flexibility and have limited working radii in narrow or complex terrain. The 2-Piece Boom adopts a segmented hydraulic drive design, supporting multi-angle adjustment for a wider coverage and higher precision.

Designed for real-world needs, the 2-Piece Boom flexibly adjusts extension length to easily avoid obstacles and deliver precise construction in urban narrow lanes, interior demolition, landscape renovation and similar scenarios. In special projects such as slope protection and tunnel support, it can work with crushing attachments to perform high-altitude and steep-slope operations, replacing traditional scaffolding-based manual work and greatly improving safety and efficiency. This design perfectly matches the diversified construction demands of overseas projects, making it a core innovation of Yuchai Equipment for targeted overseas market segments.

III. Core Strengths of Y90-2PB: Global Adaptability Empowering Overseas Projects

1. Scenario Adaptability: Full Coverage of Overseas Working Conditions

Tailored to characteristics of the overseas construction market, the Y90-2PB  Excavator offers exceptional versatility:

· Urban precision construction: Ideal for municipal upgrading and old community renovation in Europe, North America and other regions. With a body width of only 2,200 mm and precise 2-Piece Boom adjustment, it performs digging and material handling in narrow streets and indoor spaces without disturbing surrounding environments.

· Special engineering operations: Suitable for slope protection in Southeast Asia, mining infrastructure in Africa, pipeline laying in Middle Eastern deserts and more. Paired with breakers, grapples and other attachments, it completes high-altitude crushing, material handling and complex tasks without additional large equipment.

· Rental market compatibility: Meets diverse demands in European and Southeast Asian rental markets. It supports fast attachment changes and has 20% lower maintenance costs, making it a top choice for overseas rental companies.

2. Cost & Compliance Advantages: Lowering Total Overseas Project Costs

Overseas projects impose strict requirements on equipment compliance and total cost of ownership, in which the Y90-2PB holds clear edges:

· Compliance: Certified to EU Stage V, North American Tier 4 Final and other stringent emission standards, meeting environmental policies in most countries and avoiding project shutdowns due to non-compliance.

· Cost: Through large-scale production and independent optimization of core components, the Y90-2PB has a 10%–15% lower purchase cost than international counterparts. Equipment failure rate is reduced by 40%, and 3-year total operating cost is cut by more than 25%, significantly improving profitability for overseas engineering enterprises.

3. Service & Reputation: Solidifying the Foundation for Overseas Markets

Supported by years of overseas service experience, Yuchai Equipment provides a dedicated global service system for the Y90-2PB:

· More than 30 overseas parts centers covering major markets in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, enabling local supply of core components.

· On-site maintenance and operator training for Belt and Road projects by professional technical teams.

· Global remote diagnostic system for real-time equipment monitoring, proactive fault alerts and reduced unplanned downtime.

Yuchai Equipment has built a strong reputation overseas, with products sold to over 60 countries and regions and cumulative exports exceeding 100,000 units. Its brand image of high efficiency, durability and cost-effectiveness is widely recognized. The launch of the Y90-2PB further strengthens Yuchai Equipment’s competitiveness in the overseas mini-excavator market and enhances the international influence of Chinese construction machinery brands.

IV. In-Depth Breakdown: Core Applications and Advantages of 2-Piece Boom Excavators

1. Core Applications

· Urban infrastructure: Municipal pipeline laying, road widening, old community renovation and other confined-space tasks, replacing manual labor and small tools to improve efficiency by over 30%.

· Landscaping: Terrain shaping, pond digging, tree transplanting and more. The 2-Piece Boom enables precise control of digging depth and range to protect surrounding greenery.

· Special construction: Slope reinforcement, tunnel support, deep foundation excavation and similar projects. Working with crushing attachments, it performs high-altitude and steep-slope jobs and replaces high-risk traditional methods.

· Overseas rental market: Adapts to rental demands worldwide, with quick attachment changes for multi-scene operation, becoming a core profit-making model for global rental companies.

2. Core Advantages

· Unmatched operational flexibility: Segmented adjustment expands the working radius by 40% compared with conventional excavators, supporting multi-angle and all-round operation in narrow and complex terrain.

· Multi-attachment compatibility: Supports rapid changes of more than 40 attachments to perform digging, crushing, grabbing, drilling and other functions, satisfying full-scene needs with one machine.

· Extreme condition adaptability: Optimized for high temperature, sand dust and high altitude overseas. Climbing capability reaches 30°, with stable operation at 50°C, adapting to global construction environments.

· Strong compliance & cost-effectiveness: Multiple international certifications including EU CE and North American EPA, lower procurement and maintenance costs, leading international peers in overall value.

· Comprehensive global service support: Fast after-sales response and sufficient parts supply through Yuchai Equipment’s global network, eliminating overseas after-sales pain points.

V. Yuchai Equipment: Empowering Upgrades in the Overseas Construction Market Through Technological Innovation

As China’s first mini-excavator manufacturer, Yuchai Equipment has focused on technological innovation and the mini-excavator sector for 36 years, accumulating more than 400 national patents and driving continuous product iteration. The launch of the Y90-2PB  Hydraulic Excavator is a strategic move by Yuchai Equipment to respond to global construction market demand and target overseas niche segments.

Amid rapid development of the global infrastructure market and diversified overseas construction demands, mini-excavators have become core equipment for engineering enterprises going global. With profound technical accumulation, a complete global service system and precise market insights, Yuchai Equipment continues to launch innovative products tailored for overseas markets.

Moving forward, Yuchai Equipment will stay committed to the goal of empowering overseas projects and building a benchmark for Made in China, further optimizing its product portfolio, improving its service system, helping Chinese engineering enterprises explore global markets and promoting higher-quality development of Chinese construction machinery brands on the world stage.

The world premiere at the 139th Canton Fair marks an important step in Yuchai Equipment’s overseas expansion. With the global rollout of the Y90-2PB  Hydraulic Excavator, Yuchai Equipment will further consolidate its leading position in the overseas mini-excavator market and write a new chapter for Chinese construction machinery going global with robust products and premium services.