Used Hyundai 220Excavator

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The Hyundai R220LC is one of Hyundai Construction Equipment's most popular mid-size crawler excavators (20-22 ton class). It's widely used in construction, mining, road building, and landscaping.

📋 MODEL VARIANTS

Model	Generation	Notes
R220LC-9	3rd Gen	Oldest, very common in secondary market
R220LC-9S	3rd Gen (Updated)	Improved hydraulic system, better fuel efficiency
R220LC-7	4th Gen (Newest)	Latest with enhanced cab, Tier 4 Final engine
R220LCR	Long Reach	Extended arm for demolition/dredging

& KEY SPECIFICATIONS (R220LC-9S)

Parameter	Details
Operating Weight	~21,500 – 22,000 kg (47,400 – 48,500 lbs)
Engine	Hyundai D6GA — 6-cylinder, turbocharged diesel
Displacement	5,890 cc (5.89 L)
Max Power	163 HP @ 1,900 rpm (121 kW)
Max Torque	~620 Nm @ 1,500 rpm
Fuel Tank	~400 L (105.7 US gal)
Bucket Capacity	0.8 – 1.0 m³ (standard)
Max Digging Depth	~6,700 – 7,100 mm
Max Reach	~9,800 – 10,200 mm
Max Dumping Height	~7,000 mm
Travel Speed	5.5 km/h (high) / 3.5 km/h (low)
Ground Pressure	~45 kPa
Tail Swing Radius	~2,960 mm

🔧 ENGINE & EMISSIONS

Feature	Detail
Engine Model	D6GA (Euro IIIB / Tier 3)
Emissions Standard	R220LC-7 → Tier 4 Final / Stage V (DEF + DPF)
Cooling	Water-cooled with radiator
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection (CRDi)
Air Filter	Dry type with pre-cleaner

✅ The newer R220LC-7 uses a DPF + SCR (DEF) system for cleaner emissions.

🏗️ HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Feature	Detail
Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Flow	~2 × 180 L/min (total ~360 L/min)
System Pressure	34.3 MPa (4,975 psi)
Control System	Load-sensing + EPC (Electronic Power Control)
Auxiliary Hydraulics	2 circuits (for hammers, thumbs, etc.)

🖥️ CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT

Feature	Detail
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, enclosed, pressurized
Air Conditioning	✅ Full AC with heating
Seat	Suspension seat with armrests
Monitor	LCD display (R220LC-7 has 7" color touchscreen)
Joystick	Pilot-operated levers (smooth control)
Sound Level	~72 dB(A) (relatively quiet)
Visibility	Large glass area, rear-view camera (newer models)

🛡️ UNDERCARRIAGE

Feature	Detail
Track Width	600 mm (triple-grouser shoes available)
Track Shoes	600 mm wide, replaceable
Rollers	5 per side (upper) + 2 per side (lower)
Shoe Length	~2,900 mm
Ground Clearance	~460 mm

🔑 KEY FEATURES & ADVANTAGES

✅ Advantage	Description
💪 Powerful Engine	163 HP — handles heavy-duty work easily
&Fuel Efficient**	~12-15 L/hr under normal operation
🔧 Easy Maintenance	Ground-level service points, wide-opening hood
🏗️ Versatile	Works with breaker, grapple, thumb, bucket, ripper
📡 Smart Tech	Eco mode, auto-idle, workload management (LC-7)
💰 Good Resale Value	Very popular in global markets
🏭 Hyundai Parts Network	Wide dealer & parts availability worldwide

📊 COMPARISON WITH COMPETITORS

Model	Weight	Power	Bucket
Hyundai R220LC-9S	21.5T	163 HP	0.8–1.0 m³
CAT 320 GC	20.9T	162 HP	0.8–1.0 m³
Komatsu PC220-8	22.0T	161 HP	0.8–1.0 m³
Doosan DX225LC	22.2T	160 HP	0.9–1.1 m³
Volvo EC220E	21.8T	161 HP	0.8–1.0 m³

🔹 Hyundai is generally more affordable with comparable performance.

💰 APPROXIMATE PRICING (2024)

Condition	Price Range (USD)
New (R220LC-7)	$130,000 – $160,000
Used (R220LC-9, 3,000–5,000 hrs)	$55,000 – $85,000
Used (R220LC-9S, 5,000–8,000 hrs)	$70,000 – $100,000

(Prices vary by region, condition, and configuration)

🎯 COMMON APPLICATIONS

Application	Suitability
🏗️ General Excavation	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛤️ Road Construction	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏗️ Building Foundations	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🪨 Mining / Quarrying	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏚️ Demolition (with breaker)	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌿 Landscaping	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕳️ Pipe Laying	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔧 COMMON ATTACHMENTS

Attachment	Use
🔨 Hydraulic Breaker	Demolition, rock breaking
🤏 Thumb (Grab)	Log handling, scrap
🪣 Tiltrotator	Versatile angle work
🪤 Grapple	Waste handling, recycling
⚡ Quick Coupler	Fast attachment change
🔩 Ripper	Hard ground breaking

📌 SUMMARY

	Rating
Power	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reliability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Value for Money	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Parts Availability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🏆 The Hyundai R220LC is one of the best value-for-money mid-size excavators in the market — combining Korean reliability with competitive pricing and strong dealer support worldwide.

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