Used Hyundai 215VS Excavator

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Detailed Introduction of Hyundai R215VS Crawler Excavator

The Hyundai R215VS is a 21-ton class medium crawler excavator developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries, positioned as a high cost-performance workhorse for global construction, mining and municipal engineering scenarios. It balances high operation efficiency, low fuel consumption and extreme durability, and is one of the best-selling models in Hyundai’s medium excavator lineup.

1. Core Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Operating Weight	21,200 – 21,800 kg (varies with configuration)
Standard Bucket Capacity	0.92 m³ (optional 0.86–1.2 m³ bucket for different scenarios)
Rated Power	118 kW / 2,000 rpm
Bucket Digging Force	132 kN
Arm Digging Force	98 kN
Maximum Digging Depth	6,730 mm
Maximum Digging Radius	9,850 mm
Maximum Dumping Height	6,810 mm
Travel Speed	3.1 km/h (low speed) / 5.5 km/h (high speed)
Swing Speed	11.5 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	340 L
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	145 L
Emission Standard	Tier 3 / Stage IIIA / China IV (adjustable for regional requirements)

2. Powertrain System

The R215VS is equipped with a Cummins QSB6.7 turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with high-pressure common rail fuel injection technology:

High torque reserve at low speed, adapts to heavy load conditions such as rock excavation and continuous heavy loading
Built-in auto-idle and 10-second auto power boost function: automatically reduces engine speed during standby, and increases output power by 10% temporarily under overload conditions, reducing comprehensive fuel consumption by 8-10% compared with the previous generation R215-9 model
Equipped with a three-stage air filter and fuel-water separator, suitable for construction scenarios with high dust content and poor fuel quality in emerging markets.

3. Hydraulic System

Adopts Hyundai’s proprietary CAPO (Computer Aided Power Optimization) load-sensing negative flow control system:

Dual axial piston main pump with total output flow of 440 L/min, system pressure up to 34.3 MPa, ensuring smooth and coordinated compound actions (simultaneous boom lifting, arm pulling and swinging do not interfere with each other, greatly improving loading efficiency)
4 optional operation modes: P (Power mode for heavy rock excavation), S (Standard mode for daily earthwork), E (Economy mode for light load to reduce fuel consumption), B (Breaker mode for hammer operation)
High-precision return oil filter and sealed hydraulic circuit design extend the hydraulic oil change interval to 5000 hours, reducing maintenance costs.

4. Structural Durability

The whole machine is optimized for harsh working conditions:

Boom and arm are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel plate, welded by industrial robots with stress relief treatment, and reinforced plates are added at key stress positions to avoid cracking under long-term heavy load
X-shaped integral cast lower frame has strong torsion and bending resistance; high-manganese steel track plates, sealed and lubricated supporting rollers and carrier rollers have a service life 30% longer than similar products
Optional full chassis guard plate, rock bucket and widened wetland track to adapt to mine, swamp and other special scenarios.

5. Operator Comfort & Safety

The cab meets FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) and ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) safety standards, effectively protecting the safety of operators
The interior noise is controlled below 75 dB(A); the suspended shock-absorbing seat supports multi-angle adjustment and optional heating function, reducing fatigue during long-term operation
7-inch color LCD display shows real-time parameters such as fuel consumption, water temperature, oil pressure and fault codes; the pilot control lever has low operating force and high response sensitivity
Standard automatic constant temperature air conditioning, USB charging port, storage space and optional rear view camera to eliminate blind spots.

6. Maintenance & Management

All daily maintenance points are designed for ground-level access, so users can check oil level, replace fuel filter and air filter without climbing the machine
Optional Hyundai Hi-Mate remote management system, which supports real-time viewing of equipment location, working hours, fuel consumption and fault warning on mobile phones or PCs, which is convenient for fleet management
Long maintenance interval: engine oil change every 500 hours, air filter replacement every 1000 hours, greatly reducing non-operation time.

7. Application Scenarios

The R215VS can be equipped with a variety of attachments (hydraulic breaker, log grab, ripper, pile driver, etc.) to adapt to a wide range of scenarios:

Municipal engineering: road construction, pipe network laying, landscaping
Civil construction: foundation excavation, earthwork transportation, material loading and unloading
Mining and quarrying: ore stripping, crushing operation, short-distance transfer
Water conservancy and agriculture: river dredging, land consolidation, reservoir construction.

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Used Hyundai 215VS Excavator

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