Used Hyundai 225 Excavator

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Hyundai R225 Series (Hyundai 225) Crawler Excavator Detailed Introduction

The Hyundai 225 excavator, officially named Hyundai R225LVS (the latest upgraded generation replacing the classic R225-9 series), is a 22-ton class medium crawler excavator developed and manufactured by Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE). It is one of the best-selling models in its weight class globally, balancing strong power, high operation efficiency, low running cost and high reliability, and is adaptable to various complex working conditions.

1. Core Specifications

Item	Parameter
Operating Weight	21,800 – 23,200 kg (varies by configuration of bucket, attachment and chassis)
Emission Standard	Optional: Tier 4 Final / Stage V (for EU, North America, China market); Tier 3 (for Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and other emerging markets)
Engine	Cummins B6.7 4-stroke turbocharged intercooled diesel engine, rated power 129 kW (173 hp) @ 2000 rpm, max torque 665 N·m @ 1500 rpm
Hydraulic System	Dual variable axial piston pumps, max flow 2×238 L/min, working pressure 34.3 MPa
Digging Force	Bucket digging force: 148 kN; Arm digging force: 108 kN
Standard Bucket Capacity	1.0 – 1.2 m³ (earthmoving bucket; optional 0.8–1.5 m³ rock bucket or heavy-duty bucket)
Travel Performance	Max travel speed: 5.4 km/h (high speed) / 3.1 km/h (low speed); Gradeability: 35° (70%); Swing speed: 11.5 rpm
Working Range	Max digging depth: 6,730 mm; Max digging radius: 9,890 mm; Max dumping height: 6,860 mm
Transport Dimension	Length: 9,630 mm; Width: 2,990 mm; Height: 3,190 mm

2. Core Performance Advantages

High Efficiency & Low Fuel Consumption

Equipped with Hyundai exclusive Intelligent Power Control (IPC) system, which matches engine output and hydraulic flow in real time according to working load. 3 optional working modes: Power (P) mode for heavy-duty mining/breaking operations, Standard (S) mode for general construction, Economy (E) mode for light load operations to reduce fuel consumption. It also has automatic idle and auto-shutdown functions, cutting fuel cost by 5~8% compared with the previous generation R225-9.
Short operation cycle: A complete digging-swing-dumping-return cycle takes only about 9 seconds, 10% faster than most competing models in the same class, greatly improving daily work output.

High Durability & Reliability

Boom, arm and chassis frame are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, with reinforced welding points at high stress positions, passing 10,000 hours of extreme condition fatigue tests.
Track shoes, supporting rollers and idlers are made of high-hardness cast steel, with extended service life even in rocky or abrasive working conditions.
The sealed hydraulic system has good dust and water resistance, adapting to high temperature, high humidity and high dust construction environments.

3. Operator Comfort & Safety

The cab is ROPS/FOPS certified, with fully sealed shock absorption design, internal noise as low as 72 dBA, far lower than the industry average.
Equipped with multi-adjustable air suspension seat, fully automatic constant temperature air conditioning, ergonomic low-effort control joysticks, reducing operator fatigue during long-hour work.
8-inch high-definition touch display supports real-time equipment parameter check, one-click fault diagnosis, and standard rearview camera. Optional 360° panoramic imaging system eliminates blind spots.
Multiple safety designs: emergency descent function for boom/arm, travel and swing alarm, high-position working lights for night operation, anti-theft password lock, and optional explosion-proof valves for high-slope operation.

4. Low Maintenance & Operation Cost

All daily maintenance points (engine oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, hydraulic oil level check port) are arranged at ground-accessible positions, reducing maintenance time by 30%.
Long replacement intervals: hydraulic oil replacement cycle is 5,000 hours, engine oil replacement cycle is 500 hours, greatly reducing downtime and consumable cost.
Standard Hyundai Hi-Mate telematics system, supports remote monitoring of equipment location, working hours, fuel consumption, fault warning and other data, which is convenient for fleet management and predictive maintenance.

5. Application Scenarios & Optional Configurations

Typical Applications

The Hyundai 225 excavator covers almost all medium and heavy construction scenarios:

Municipal engineering: road construction, pipeline laying, landscaping, old city renovation
Building construction: foundation excavation, material handling, small building demolition
Mining and quarrying: surface stripping, ore loading, site leveling
Water conservancy and agriculture: river dredging, reservoir construction, forest land reclamation

Optional Configurations

Attachments: quick coupler, hydraulic breaker, wood grapple, hydraulic shear, ripper, auger
Customized chassis/working device: long reach boom (up to 18 m for deep excavation or high-altitude operation), dozer blade, heavy-duty track shoes
Comfort and safety upgrades: heated seat, 360° panoramic camera, falling object protection net, automatic fire extinguishing system

Summary

The Hyundai 225 excavator is widely recognized as a cost-effective model in the 20-25 ton excavator class. With its stable performance, low after-sales cost and perfect global after-sales service network, it is suitable for both individual contractors and large engineering fleet users.

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Used Hyundai 225 Excavator

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