Used Hyundai 305LC-9T Excavator for Sale

Hyundai 305LC-9T used crawler excavator

Quick answer for buyers

This used Hyundai 305LC-9T excavator is a pre-owned crawler machine reference in the 30.5t class, with a 1.49m3 bucket reference. The listing price is USD $28,000. Confirm the exact serial number, operating hours, condition, attachments, current availability and destination-port terms for the specific unit before payment.

Listed price
USD $28,000
Reference operating weight
30.5t
Reference bucket capacity
1.49m3

Model overview

This used Hyundai 305LC-9T crawler excavator is a high-stability, 30-ton class heavy-duty production machine engineered specifically for large-scale earthmoving projects. As the elite 'Long Crawler' flagship of the Robex 9T series, this unit was built to deliver utility-scale digging forces with a significantly extended undercarriage footprint. It is a common choice for contractors who handle river-bank stabilization, deep-sewer mainlines, and soft-soil land reclamation where low ground pressure is required. For the international fleet manager, this stable earthmoving asset represents a strategic capital investment, combining Cummins mechanical resilience with a reinforced structural frame.

The LC Engineering Advantage: Leverage and Low Ground Pressure

The LC designation signifies superior stability, utilizing an extended track frame to distribute weight over a larger surface area. By increasing the number of bottom rollers, the 305LC-9T provides a stable platform for swinging full 1.5 m³ buckets over the side at max reach. This architecture minimizes structural 'pitching' common in standard-width units during high-cycle digging. Our pre-sale technical audit verifies recoil spring tension and roller alignment, ensuring confidence on swampy or uneven project sites.

Powerplant: The Mechanical Reliability of the Cummins 6C8.3

Powered by the Cummins 6C8.3 (190 kW) engine, a six-cylinder powerhouse prized for its mechanical fuel injection and zero-fear reliability. The 6C8.3 avoids the sensitive electronic arrays of Tier 4 models, making it exceptionally resilient to varied fuel qualities found in remote export regions. We conduct documented diagnostics and blow-by analyses. Verification videos confirm engine response under hydraulic stall, proving the fuel delivery and cooling systems are operating within original factory parameters.

CAPO System: Digital Management of Heavy Torque

The CAPO logic board bridges the gap between the mechanical engine and Kawasaki pumps, optimizing power for every cycle. Operators can select power modes from bulk loading to precision grading. We perform detailed sync tests to ensure zero hesitation during simultaneous lift, swing, and track movements. This efficiency allows you to move more metric tons of earth per liter of diesel consumed than with standard-flow competitors.

Digging Depth and The Reinforced Front Linkage

With a 7.5 m digging depth and 190 kN+ breakout force, the 305LC-9T is built for deep mainline utility and heavy demolition. The boom and stick feature large-section high-tensile steel castings at critical stress points like the boom-foot. We inspect every weld for stress fractures to ensure hydraulic force is transmitted vertically without torsional loss. This structural integrity is essential for contractors who require primary production power in hard-packed strata.

Operator Command: The Robex 'Clear-View' Cab

The pressurized cab is a sound-attenuated command center with high-back suspension seating for 12-hour production focus. Large glass areas and slim pillars provide a 360-degree view, critical for urban safety. We verify all digital monitors for real-time engine vitals and check HVAC (Air Conditioning) performance. A professional cab environment is guaranteed to keep operators focused and productive even in extreme tropical or desert heat.

Strategic Application Scenarios for the 30-Ton Class

Perfect for soft-soil stabilization, land reclamation, and deep industrial utility trenching where standard machines sink. The machine's 1.5 m³ bucket and 30-ton stability make it the most versatile production asset in the world. It competes with CAT 329 class machines while offering the mechanical simplicity required for remote sites. Its footprint is optimized for building retaining walls and moving concrete culverts in multi-stage infrastructure projects.

Structural Over-Engineering: Carbody and Undercarriage

Built on a heavy-duty X-frame carbody with reinforced track-guide guards and oversized bottom rollers for abrasive quarry floors. We measure wear on triple-grouser steel tracks and drive sprockets, performing 'Straight-Track Tests' to verify center-joint health. A strong, aligned undercarriage prevents final drive premature failure in rocky environments, ensuring your machine can handle abrasive terrain from the day it arrives at your yard.

Attachment Versatility: The Professional Tool Carrier

Factory-wired for high-pressure auxiliary hydraulics, the machine easily runs large breakers, augers, or hydraulic grapples. We verify relief-valve settings and flow rates for each unit. Lihang can source and pre-install specialized attachments—such as 2,000 kg+ breakers or rock buckets—in our Shanghai yard before containerization, ensuring the asset is revenue-generating from the first hour it arrives at your destination port.

Global Logistics: Flat Rack and Heavy-Lift Strategy

We manage specialized 40-foot Flat Rack (40FR) or Ro-Ro logistics for efficient global heavy-asset export. Major components are removed for safe height clearance and professionally lashed. Our export team handles all specialized documentation (SABER/CCIC/BV). Every buyer receives a 'Loading Evidence File' documenting the professional blocking process to ensure the machine arrives in its original yard condition.

Why Is a Used Hyundai 305LC-9T a Blue-Chip Heavy Asset?

The 305LC-9T represents the Golden Era of mechanical durability, offering elite speed with rugged structural frames. We selectively source from regulated domestic Chinese fleets with confirmed service history. Selective sourcing ensures that the main pump and boom structure still have at least substantial productive life remaining remaining, giving you a machine that will be the cornerstone of your heavy fleet for years.

Hyundai 305LC-9T buyer FAQ

What is the maximum digging depth of the Hyundai 305LC-9T?

The machine can dig to approximately 7,500 mm (24 feet 7 inches), making it capable of deep mainline utility and foundation work.

Does this 30-ton excavator use a mechanical or electronic engine?

It uses the Cummins 6C mechanical engine, prized for its resilience and ease of maintenance in remote regions.

How is a 30-ton excavator shipped?

It is typically shipped via a 40-foot Flat Rack container or specialized Ro-Ro vessel, with major components removed for safety.

What is the difference between the 305-9T and the 305LC-9T?

The 'LC' version features a longer crawler undercarriage, providing significantly better stability on soft ground and higher lifting capacity.

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