Used Hyundai 150Excavator

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The Hyundai R150LC-9 is one of the most popular 15-ton (mid-size) crawler excavators manufactured by Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE). It belongs to the 9 Series (LC-9) platform, known for durability, fuel efficiency, and advanced technology.

📋 1. GENERAL OVERVIEW

Parameter	Details
Model	R150LC-9 / R150LC-9A / R150LC-9S
Class	Medium Excavator (~15 tons)
Manufacturer	Hyundai Construction Equipment (South Korea)
Production	Since ~2009 (9th Generation)
Primary Markets	Global (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Americas)
Applications	General construction, road building, land clearing, mining, demolition, pipeline work

⚙️ 2. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Engine Model	Hyundai D4DD (4-cylinder turbo diesel)
Displacement	3,907 cc (3.9L)
Rated Power	84 kW (114 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Max Torque	~441 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Emission Standard	Tier 4 Final / Stage V (EU) / EPA (varies by region)
Fuel Tank Capacity	~300 Liters
Cooling System	Water-cooled with radiator
Fuel Type	Diesel

✅ The D4DD engine is known for excellent fuel efficiency, low noise, and reliability. It meets strict emission standards without a DPF in some markets.

📐 3. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Parameter	Specification
Operating Weight	~14,700 – 15,100 kg (32,400 – 33,300 lbs)
Transport Length	~9,270 mm
Transport Width	~2,990 mm
Transport Height	~3,000 mm
Track Width	600 mm (standard) / 500 mm (narrow option)
Ground Clearance	~430 mm
Track Length (Ground Contact)	~3,200 mm
Tail Swing Radius	~2,580 mm

🪣 4. WORKING RANGE & PERFORMANCE

Parameter	Specification
Max Digging Depth	~6,900 – 7,030 mm
Max Reach (Ground Level)	~9,800 – 9,900 mm
Max Digging Height	~9,700 – 9,850 mm
Max Dumping Height	~7,000 – 7,100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging	~5,400 mm
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	0.5 – 0.6 m³ (0.65 yd³)
Blade Capacity	Standard dozer blade available
Hydraulic Flow	~2 × 150 L/min (twin pump)
System Pressure	~34.3 MPa (4,975 psi)

🔧 5. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Feature	Details
Pump Type	Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump (×2)
Control System	EPOS (Electronic Power Optimized System) — Load-sensing + Pressure-compensated
Flow Rate	~300 L/min (combined)
Attachment Options	Hydraulic breaker, hydraulic shear, grapple, auger, ripper, quick coupler
Auxiliary Lines	2 lines (pilot & return) for attachments

✅ EPOS system optimizes engine-pump matching, saving up to 10–15% fuel compared to conventional systems.

🎛️ 6. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT

Feature	Details
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, enclosed, pressurized
Air Conditioning	Standard (with filter)
Seat	Air-suspension seat with armrest, adjustable
Display	LCD Monitor — Engine info, working hours, fuel consumption, fault codes
Controls	Pilot-operated joystick levers, foot pedals
Noise Level	~72 dB(A) — Very quiet for its class
Visibility	Large glass area, rear-view camera (on higher trims)
Storage	Glove box, cup holders, phone holder
Lighting	LED work lights (front, rear, boom)

🛡️ 7. UNDERCARRIAGE & DURABILITY

Component	Details
Track Frame	Heavy-duty X-frame, high-strength steel
Track Shoes	600 mm wide, triple grouser (optional)
Rollers	9 per side (with sealed bearings)
Sprocket	Drive sprocket with segmented design
Dozer Blade	Standard, 6-way adjustable (tilt, angle, side shift)
Boom & Arm	High-strength steel, reinforced stress points
Counterweight	Cast iron, optimized for stability
Service Intervals	Engine oil: 500 hrs / Hydraulic oil: 2,000 hrs / Grease: 50 hrs

🧠 8. SMART TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

Technology	Description
📡 Hyundai Telematics (H-MATE)	GPS tracking, remote diagnostics, fleet management via smartphone/web
🎥 Rear View Camera	Standard on R150LC-9S; optional on base model
🖥️ LCD Monitoring	Real-time fuel economy, engine RPM, hydraulic temp, fault codes
⚡ Auto Idle Stop	Engine auto-shuts off after 5 min of inactivity → saves fuel
🔄 Eco Mode	Reduces engine RPM during light work → fuel saving
🛠️ Quick Coupler Ready	Optional hydraulic quick coupler for fast attachment change
📊 Working Hour Meter	Accurate tracking for maintenance scheduling

🔄 9. MODEL VARIANTS

Model	Key Difference
R150LC-9	Base model — standard features
R150LC-9A	Upgraded — rear camera, enhanced monitor, better seat
R150LC-9S	Premium — full LCD, H-MATE telematics, rear camera, auto idle, eco mode
R150LC-9N	Narrow track version (500mm) — for urban/tight spaces
R150WVS-9	Wheeled version (with wheels instead of tracks) — faster mobilization

📊 10. COMPETITORS COMPARISON

Feature	Hyundai R150LC-9	CAT 315	Komatsu PC150	Volvo EC150E
Power	114 HP	119 HP	116 HP	121 HP
Weight	14,700 kg	15,200 kg	14,900 kg	15,100 kg
Fuel Tank	300 L	310 L	300 L	300 L
Max Dig Depth	6,900 mm	7,100 mm	6,850 mm	6,950 mm
Telematics	✅ H-MATE	✅ Cat Connect	✅ Komtrax	✅ Volvo Co-Pilot
Price (Approx.)	💰💰	💰💰💰	💰💰💰	💰💰💰

🏆 Hyundai's advantage: Best value for money, excellent fuel economy, low maintenance cost, strong after-sales network.

✅ 11. KEY ADVANTAGES

✅ Advantage	Description
💰 Cost-Effective	Lower purchase price than CAT/Komatsu
&Fuel Efficient**	EPOS + Auto Idle = up to 15% fuel savings
🔧 Low Maintenance	Long service intervals, easy access points
🔇 Quiet Operation	~72 dB — ideal for urban work
📱 Connected	H-MATE telematics for fleet management
🌐 Global Support	Hyundai has 1,000+ dealers worldwide
🛡️ Durable	Reinforced boom/arm, heavy-duty undercarriage
🔄 Versatile	Quick coupler, multiple attachments supported

💵 12. APPROXIMATE PRICING (2024)

Region	Price Range (USD)
🇺🇸 USA	$105,000 – $125,000
🇪🇺 Europe	€95,000 – €115,000
🇸🇦 Middle East	$90,000 – $110,000
🇮🇳 India	₹1.1 – 1.3 Crore
🇻🇳 Vietnam	3.2 – 3.8 Billion VND
🌍 Africa	$85,000 – $105,000

(Prices vary by configuration, attachments, and dealer)

🏁 13. SUMMARY

Category	Rating
⭐ Power & Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ Operator Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ Durability	⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ Technology	⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ Value for Money	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐ After-Sales Service	⭐⭐⭐⭐