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Hyundai R210 SMART Plus crawler excavator
Founded 1985 · Heavy machinery

Hyundai Excavators — Complete Range

Hyundai offers precision-engineered reliability and one of the best warranty packages in the region.

19
Models on site
1985
Founded
4
Core strengths
Global
Service network

Hyundai Construction Equipment combines precision engineering with aggressive pricing. The Robex (R-series) excavators are widely deployed across Kenyan road projects, Ghanaian mines, and Caribbean infrastructure builds. For buyers across the Caribbean and Africa, Hyundai machines combine excellent fuel efficiency vs. peers with 5-year / 10,000-hour warranty options — characteristics that matter most when operating in the high-ambient, high-utilisation conditions of tropical construction and mining sectors. Suriname Excavators supplies the full Hyundai excavator range to 24 countries, with every machine pre-inspected, hydraulic-tested, and configured to the buyer's specified application before export.

Models on site
19
Founded
1985
Weight range
5.5t–120t
Strengths
4 core
Position

Why Hyundai works in our markets

Hyundai holds a strong position in the Caribbean and African excavator market thanks to its combination of excellent fuel efficiency vs. peers, 5-year / 10,000-hour warranty options, and well-established regional dealer infrastructure. Hyundai offers precision-engineered reliability and one of the best warranty packages in the region. For our buyers — who range from private contractors to multinational mining houses to government infrastructure agencies — the Hyundai value proposition centres on three things: operating-cost predictability, parts availability through our regional warehouse network, and resale-value retention. In a market where machine downtime can cost a contractor tens of thousands of US dollars per day, Hyundai's reputation for strong cab ergonomics and visibility matters far more than the upfront equipment price.

Why buyers choose Hyundai
  • +Excellent fuel efficiency vs. peers
  • +5-year / 10,000-hour warranty options
  • +Strong cab ergonomics and visibility
  • +Competitive financing through Hyundai Capital
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Buyer considerations
  • Hyundai units typically command a higher upfront price than budget alternatives — total cost of ownership over 5+ years usually closes the gap.
  • Parts lead times for non-stock items can extend to 3-6 weeks through the dealer network.
  • Operator training is recommended — Hyundai machines benefit from manufacturer-certified operators for maximum productivity.
  • Resale market favours low-hours units — high-hours machines see steeper depreciation.
Lineup

Popular Hyundai models

Configurations spanning compact through mining class — pre-inspected and ready for tropical operation.

Deep-dive specs

Hyundai model spec sheets

19 models with full operating weight, engine power, dig depth, reach, bucket capacity, and configuration details.

Hyundai R220LC-9S

21.9t
medium crawler

Hyundai's 22-tonne crawler — precision engineering with a 5-year warranty and amphibious variant for swamp work.

Power
152 hp
Dig depth
6.73
Bucket
0.92
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Hyundai R380LC-9SH

38.5t
medium crawler

Hyundai's 38-tonne heavy-class crawler — 276hp with class-leading reach and digging height.

Power
276 hp
Dig depth
7.52
Bucket
1.62
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Hyundai R55

5.5t
mini

5.5t Hyundai mini — precision engineering with Cummins power for utility work.

Power
74 hp
Dig depth
3.20
Bucket
0.18
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Hyundai R140

13.5t
small

13.5t Hyundai entry-medium — Cummins-powered foundation work.

Power
98 hp
Dig depth
4.90
Bucket
0.48
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Hyundai R215

21t
medium crawler

21t Hyundai general construction crawler — Cummins reliability with precision build.

Power
130 hp
Dig depth
6.60
Bucket
0.85
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Hyundai R260

26t
medium crawler

26t Hyundai heavy crawler — Cummins-powered quarry loader.

Power
164 hp
Dig depth
7.00
Bucket
1.00
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Hyundai R300

30t
medium crawler

30t Hyundai heavy crawler with proprietary D6AC engine.

Power
176 hp
Dig depth
7.30
Bucket
1.20
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Hyundai R480

48t
mining

48t Hyundai mining-class shovel — entry-mining duty cycle.

Power
280 hp
Dig depth
8.00
Bucket
2.00
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Hyundai R520

52t
mining

52t Hyundai mining shovel for large-scale pit operations.

Power
340 hp
Dig depth
8.30
Bucket
2.40
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Hyundai R800

80t
mining

80t Hyundai mining shovel for major open-pit production.

Power
430 hp
Dig depth
8.60
Bucket
3.80
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Hyundai R1200

120t
mining

120t Hyundai ultra-mining shovel for the largest pit operations.

Power
500 hp
Dig depth
9.20
Bucket
5.50
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Hyundai HX140L

14.4t
small

Hyundai HX140L — 14-tonne HX-series with Cummins power and standard high-tech features.

Power
102 hp
Dig depth
5.16
Bucket
0.55
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Hyundai HX220L

23.4t
medium crawler

Hyundai HX220L — Tier 4 Final Cummins with SCR+DOC emissions and standard high-tech.

Power
161 hp
Dig depth
6.62
Bucket
0.99
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Hyundai HX260L

26.4t
medium crawler

Hyundai HX260L — Cummins-powered HX-series heavy-mid crawler.

Power
174 hp
Dig depth
6.95
Bucket
1.20
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Hyundai HX300L

30t
medium crawler

Hyundai HX300L — heavy-class HX with Cummins QSL9 power for sustained civil duty.

Power
247 hp
Dig depth
7.21
Bucket
1.45
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Hyundai HX330L

33.5t
medium crawler

Hyundai HX330L — 33.5t HX-series with tear-out force 155 kN and 2.1 m³ bucket capacity.

Power
252 hp
Dig depth
7.37
Bucket
2.10
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Hyundai HX380L

38t
medium crawler

Hyundai HX380L — heavy HX-series for sustained civil and mining-feeder duty.

Power
271 hp
Dig depth
7.65
Bucket
1.85
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Hyundai HX480L

51t
mining

Hyundai HX480L — Scania-powered 51-tonne mining-class for sustained pit operations.

Power
348 hp
Dig depth
8.05
Bucket
2.50
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Hyundai HX520L

52t
mining

Hyundai HX520L — top of the HX-series with Scania power for ultra-class mining.

Power
368 hp
Dig depth
8.35
Bucket
2.85
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Where Hyundai excavators are deployed

Mining & quarry
Hyundai mining-class machines are deployed across African and Caribbean bauxite, gold and copper operations with reinforced undercarriages and oversized buckets.
Civil construction
Hyundai mid-class crawlers handle highway construction, foundation works, and urban infrastructure across Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Paramaribo and beyond.
Oil, gas & pipeline
Pipeline trenching, well-pad construction, and refinery turnaround projects deploy Hyundai crawlers configured with HAZOP-rated cabs and ripper attachments.
Demolition
Hyundai units with reinforced cab guarding and breaker/shear hydraulic circuits handle commercial demolition across the Caribbean and Africa.
Dredging
Long-reach Hyundai configurations support river dredging, canal works, and slope-stabilisation projects across Suriname, Guyana, and African hydropower zones.
Land clearing
Forestry-guarded Hyundai machines handle plantation development, road-corridor clearing, and agricultural land preparation.
Sector fit

Hyundai by industry

Hyundai vs alternatives

FeatureHyundaiCATJCB
Strength profileExcellent fuel efficiency vs. peersDealer networkTotal cost of ownership
Parts availability (region)StrongStrongGrowing
Financing flexibilityManufacturer + bankManufacturerAggressive in-house
Resale valueHighMedium-HighMedium
Typical buyer profileEstablished contractors and minesMid-tier contractorsGrowing fleet operators
Delivery

Order to operational

Delivery process

From order to operational

Total lead time
2–4 weeks ex-Paramaribo
  1. 1
    Quote & specification confirmation
    1-3 days
    We confirm machine specification, configuration, attachments, and any country-specific options. You'll receive a written quote with full machine details and Incoterms for Suriname.
  2. 2
    Pre-export inspection & configuration
    3-5 days
    Each machine passes our 47-point pre-export inspection: hydraulic pressure tests, undercarriage measurements, engine compression, electrical-loom continuity, and a documented road-test under load. Configuration for Suriname's typical terrain is applied at this stage.
  3. 3
    Ocean freight & documentation
    2-5 weeks
    Machine is loaded for shipment to Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven). We prepare commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and any country-specific permits or pre-shipment inspection certificates.
  4. 4
    Customs clearance & port handling
    3-7 days
    Our regional clearing partners handle customs clearance at Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven), including duty payment coordination, inspection coordination, and release. Suriname Excavators is headquartered in Paramaribo with direct delivery anywhere in the country. No import duties apply for domestic customers.
  5. 5
    Final-mile delivery & commissioning
    1-7 days
    Machine is transported from Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven) to your job-site by flatbed or low-loader. Our regional technician supports commissioning, operator handover, and the initial 50-hour service check-in.
After-sales support is the differentiator. Other suppliers ghost you after delivery. These guys actually answer the phone when something goes wrong.
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Olusegun Adebayo
Fleet Manager · Lagos, Nigeria

Available attachments & configurations

Standard GP bucket
General-purpose bucket for trenching, loading, and earthworks. Most common configuration.
Rock bucket
Reinforced bucket with rock-pattern teeth for quarry, mining, and hard-soil work.
Hydraulic breaker
Rock-breaking attachment for demolition, trenching in hard rock, and quarry primary breaking.
Ripper tooth
Single-tooth ripper for hard-soil ripping, frozen-ground breaking, and shallow rock fragmentation.
Hydraulic thumb
Thumb attachment for grasping logs, debris, and irregular materials. Common in forestry and demolition.
Quick coupler
Hydraulic coupler for fast attachment swaps without leaving the cab. Doubles operator productivity.
Grapple
Multi-finger grapple for logs, scrap, and bulk debris. Essential for forestry and demolition cleanup.
Tilt rotator
180° tilt + 360° rotation attachment that turns the excavator into a precision tool. Standard in Nordic markets, growing in Africa.

After-sales support

Buying an excavator from us is only the start. Post-delivery, each machine is enrolled in our service tracking — scheduled maintenance reminders, parts pre-positioning, and 72-hour breakdown response are standard. Our regional warehouse in Paramaribo holds fast-moving parts inventory for every major brand we supply — bushings, pins, hydraulic seals, fuel and oil filters, undercarriage components, and common consumables. For Suriname-specific needs, we maintain pre-positioned parts at our regional logistics hubs, which means typical part lead times measure in days rather than weeks. Field-service callouts are available across the country for major mechanical events. Our technicians are trained on all twelve brands we supply, with manufacturer-certified service authority for several. Operator training packages are included with every major sale — typically a one-week on-site programme covering safe operation, basic maintenance, daily walk-around inspection, and productivity techniques. We also offer extended warranty coverage beyond the manufacturer's standard term, structured monthly or annually depending on duty cycle.

Financing options

Buyers requiring financing can submit project documents alongside the quote request — we typically return indicative terms within five business days. For Suriname buyers specifically, we structure financing in USD or local currency depending on the buyer's preference and the project's cash-flow profile. Manufacturer-backed credit lines (SANY Capital, Hyundai Capital, XCMG Finance, JCB Finance) typically offer 12-60 month terms with first-payment-defer options for project-cycle buyers. Regional bank financing through partner institutions in Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and the Dominican Republic supports buyers wanting local-currency exposure. Lease-to-own structures convert a 12-24 month rental into an ownership transfer at term end, useful for contractors testing a new brand or wanting flexibility. We typically return indicative financing terms within five business days of receiving project documentation (typically: contract, project schedule, three years of audited accounts, and a deposit commitment). Final terms are subject to financier credit approval.

Note on brand affiliation
Suriname Excavators is an independent supplier of Hyundai excavators and parts. We are not a manufacturer or the official Hyundai corporation. All machines are sourced through established channels and supplied under our own service guarantee.
FAQ

Hyundai — questions buyers ask

What Hyundai excavator models are available?

We supply 19 popular Hyundai models with detailed spec pages, including Hyundai R220LC-9S, Hyundai R380LC-9SH, Hyundai R55 and more. The full Hyundai range is available on request.

Where is Hyundai manufactured?

Hyundai is a global excavator manufacturer, founded in 1985. Hyundai Construction Equipment combines precision engineering with aggressive pricing. The Robex (R-series) excavators are widely deployed across Kenyan road projects, Ghanaian mines, and Caribbean infrastructure builds.

Why choose Hyundai for Caribbean and African operations?

Excellent fuel efficiency vs. peers; 5-year / 10,000-hour warranty options; Strong cab ergonomics and visibility.

Are Hyundai parts available in my country?

Yes. We hold fast-moving Hyundai parts inventory in our regional warehouse and source major components through the established dealer network. Parts are typically dispatched to destination country within days.

Can I finance a Hyundai excavator purchase?

Yes. Hyundai machines can be financed via manufacturer-backed credit programmes (where applicable), regional bank facilities, and lease-to-own structures. Typical terms are 24-60 months. Contact us with project documentation for indicative terms.

Do Hyundai excavators retain resale value?

Hyundai resale value is competitive — particularly for units with full service history and pre-export inspection documentation.

Do you sell new or used Hyundai excavators?

Both. We supply brand-new Hyundai units and fully refurbished, pre-export-inspected used machines. Every unit passes our 47-point inspection before shipment.

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