Used Hyundai R220LC-9 from China for Export to Philippines (2026 Spec, Price, Shipping)

The Hyundai R220LC-9 is a 20-ton-class used excavator that ExcaYard sources, inspects and ships from China to Philippines. This 2026 guide covers the honest price band from China yards, the Manila import path and standard import clearance, the shipping options, and the inspection points that separate a working machine from a yard statistic.

Hyundai R220LC-9 in one paragraph

Hyundai R220LC-9 is a Hyundai 20-ton-class hydraulic excavator. ExcaYard keeps it among the 20-ton machines it exports across Southeast Asia and beyond. In 2026 the Hyundai R220LC-9 trades at roughly USD $22,000–$44,000 FOB Shanghai depending on year and hours. Road building, general earthmoving, quarry support and foundation work is its natural work, and its korean parts story is a key reason buyers keep coming back to it.

Why Philippines buyers pick the Hyundai R220LC-9 in 2026

Four concrete reasons the Hyundai R220LC-9 is a common import into Philippines for construction and quarry contractors in 2026:

• The Manila import path is proven: Philippines buyers clear this machine through Manila on a 12–18 days sea route, under the standard import requirement. The route is well-travelled, so forwarding and clearance are predictable.
• The price lands in the Southeast Asia budget band: at USD $22,000–$44,000, the Hyundai R220LC-9 sits where Southeast Asia contractors and construction and quarry contractors actually buy, rather than where they only browse.
• Hyundai excavators are a proven Korean workhorse with a growing parts network and competitive parts pricing outside Korea.
• The machine fits Philippines work: a 20-ton excavator is the right tool for road building, general earthmoving, quarry support and foundation work, which is exactly the work construction and quarry contractors in Philippines run every week.

Where the Hyundai R220LC-9 falls short

Honest trade-offs the Philippines buyer should accept before deposit:

• Middle-of-the-pack resale: Hyundai holds value better than the Chinese brands but not as well as Komatsu or Caterpillar. Factor that into your 5-year cost model.
• Used hours are the real risk: a tampered hour meter or a machine that spent its life in hard quarry duty can look identical to a clean one in photos. Verification is a must, not an option.
• Condition varies far more than year: two Hyundai R220LC-9 machines of the same build year can be 40% apart in true value depending on undercarriage and hydraulic history. Judge the individual machine, not the model reputation.

2026 used market prices from China yards

Honest USD pricing for export-ready Hyundai R220LC-9 from Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao and Tianjin yards in 2026. These bands are approximate — a specific machine’s number depends on its year, hours and undercarriage:

• Higher hours, fair condition: approximately $22,000–$29,300 FOB Shanghai. Expect visible wear and budget for immediate service work after landing.
• Mid hours, good condition: approximately $29,300–$36,500 FOB Shanghai. This is the sweet spot most ExcaYard stock falls into — work-ready with a service log.
• Low hours, very good condition: approximately $36,500–$44,000 FOB Shanghai. Recent service history, strong undercarriage, minor cosmetic wear.

Add freight and import clearance to reach a landed cost — see the shipping and landed-cost sections below. For a live number on today’s stock, browse current inventory or send us a spec brief on WhatsApp.

Four hard inspection points before deposit

These are the checks (part of ExcaYard’s 150-point report) that catch the most expensive surprises on a used Hyundai R220LC-9:

1. Engine condition: cold-start smoke, blow-by and any oil or coolant leaks tell you more than the hour meter does. Insist on a cold-start video and a compression check for the class of machine you are buying.

2. Hydraulic system: test cycle speed, look for cylinder drift with a loaded bucket, and read the hose date codes. A machine with original hoses beyond service life will cost you a full hose pack shortly after landing.

3. Undercarriage: measure track, sprocket and idler wear. Undercarriage condition is the single biggest variable between two units of the same year and is the easiest place for a yard to hide real wear.

4. Paint thickness and structure: a paint gauge across the boom, arm and counterweight reveals prior damage or repair. Factory paint should read consistent; a patched area reads thicker.

5. Hours verification: cross-check the ECU reading against the service log and physical wear. Hour-meter rollback is the most common fraud in the China export market — see our hours-verification guide.

Manila import process and standard import

Philippines requires every imported used machine to clear standard customs and, where applicable, a local conformity or registration check before it can be put to work. The Hyundai R220LC-9 follows the same path as any other used excavator:

1. The yard prepares the machine and photographs the serial plate, engine number and chassis VIN.

2. An inspection company (Intertek, SGS or Bureau Veritas) books a physical visit to the China yard, with a 5–7 working day lead time.

3. The inspector verifies condition and issues the conformity document required for Philippines clearance at Manila.

4. ExcaYard handles the documentation chain as part of standard service — confirm any other yard does the same before you commit a deposit.

Shipping options and transit times

Two practical options for Shanghai → Manila in 2026:

• RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off): the Hyundai R220LC-9 is loaded under its own power onto a vehicle carrier. Lower cost and simpler for working machines, transit approximately 12–18 days.
• Container: for higher-spec or near-new units, the boom and arm are partially detached into a flat-rack or 40-ft high-cube. Slightly slower and more expensive, but better protected.

Confirm loading dimensions with the yard before booking, especially for the 20-ton class.

Payment, deposit, and total landed cost

ExcaYard accepts the same payment methods for the Hyundai R220LC-9 as for other models: T/T USD wire (Bank of China / SWIFT), Wise, L/C through Bank of China for 3+ machine orders, and CNY direct via Hong Kong settlement.

A typical landed cost for a mid-band Hyundai R220LC-9 into Philippines in 2026 stacks up as:

• FOB Shanghai: the machine price from the bands above
• Freight to Manila: quoted per route, RoRo, container or overland
• Import conformity / certification: per the standard import requirement
• Customs duty and VAT: set by Philippines tariff schedule — confirm the exact rate with your clearing agent at purchase
• Terminal handling and last-mile transport to site

For a firm all-in number on today’s stock, see our payment-terms guide or send us a spec brief on WhatsApp — we return a 24-hour CIF quote with real numbers.

FAQ

How many hours is too many on a used Hyundai R220LC-9?

For a fair-condition Hyundai R220LC-9 bought for Philippines work in 2026, treat anything materially above its class-normal overhaul point as parts-donor value. The sweet spot is mid-hours with a verified service log, original hydraulics and undercarriage above 55%. Hours are only meaningful when verified against the ECU and physical wear — see our verification guide.

What condition band should I budget for the Hyundai R220LC-9 in Philippines?

If your Philippines operation runs the machine hard, budget for the good-condition band rather than the cheapest fair-condition unit — the upfront saving is usually erased by immediate rebuild work. For lower utilization, a fair-condition machine with a strong undercarriage is a rational buy.

What does standard import clearance actually involve for Philippines?

standard import is a pre-shipment conformity check — an approved inspector verifies the machine at the China yard before it sails, so it clears Manila without being held. ExcaYard runs this documentation in-house for Philippines imports.

Is the Hyundai R220LC-9 a sensible choice for construction and quarry contractors in Philippines?

For the median construction and quarry contractors in Philippines, the Hyundai R220LC-9 is a defensible 2026 acquisition: it matches the local work profile, clears through Manila on a proven route, and its price band lines up with what Philippines buyers actually spend. The decision turns on your annual utilization and how long you plan to hold the machine.

Next step

If you are evaluating a Hyundai R220LC-9 for your 2026 Philippines project, ExcaYard runs verified yard inventory with daily updated stock photos and inspection reports. Talk to us on WhatsApp at +86 193 9277 7259 with your spec brief (year, hours, undercarriage, pump condition, budget, destination port) and we will match against current stock within one working day.

References

• Hyundai official excavator range — manufacturer reference for the Hyundai R220LC-9 class.
• ISO 9001 quality management — the inspection framework behind the 150-point pre-shipment report.

These sources support the port, certification and tariff claims in this guide. They are authority references, not commercial competitors.