Before you buy a Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator in Uganda

by Edwin,

The Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator is a great fit for: Government / Municipalities, Residential Construction, Roads & Bridges, Rental, Non-Residential Construction, Utilities, Airports, Waste/Scrap and Quarry & Aggregates (mines).

Before you buy a Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator in Uganda

Based in Ulsan, South Korea, Hyundai Heavy Industries was founded in 1972 and now employs almost 30,000 people worldwide. It’s the leading Korean heavy machinery manufacturer.

The Hyundai R520LC-9 runs a big Cummins QSM11 turbo-diesel engine pushing out a healthy 255kW (342hp). It delivers plenty of oil – 740 lpm – to the hydraulic pumps, which is more than enough to run the big Furukawa F70 hydraulic rock-breaker.

Due to the size of the excavator, all servicing has to be done above ground level and requires access to each side of the machine.

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Buying foreign used Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator from a local car bond in Uganda

Should you want to buy a Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator from a car bond, then the process is going to be shorter. There is basically no need you to go to Japan or order for the vehicle from Japan or any other part of the world and ship to Uganda yourself. In short you just walk to the car bond with your money and arrange for a purchase and within a short time, the Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator paid for and handled over to you as the owner.

However, you can also find that some Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator have only cleared the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) fees only. So it would mean that if you want a Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator then you will have to clear the rest of the taxes.

However, the cost of the CIF can change due to year of manufacture, condition of the car, mileage and the dealer. Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator is an expensive machine that not every construction company can afford here in Uganda. Basically, you will need a good budget of around $90,000 or even more for a premium class Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator before even shipping to Uganda.

However, should need to buy a brand new Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for instant help. We have access to more than enough services to help you acquire you get yourself a brand new Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator.

Importing a foreign used Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator from Japan or any other part of the world

Now this is different from buying from Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator from a car heavy machinery bond here in Kampala. You may prefer to import your CASE Full Size Excavators directly from Japan or from any other part of the world. You have to follow a procedure similar to the one stated below.
Search and select Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator to buy from Japanese Used Car Portal Websites or from any other part of the world like Europe or USA. Send Inquiry for price, condition, etc of the Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator. The dealers will respond you directly by Email although some may prefer to call and speak to you.

Watch out for fake e-mails as many scams may con you for money. After that you negotiate with the dealer for a price that fits your budget.

Request for a proforma invoice, place your order and make payment which may be either through bank wire or VISA. The seller will inform you about the following things like the Payment Confirmation,

Shipping Schedule, B/L copy, Original Document and then you receive the order in this case the Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator.

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General Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator reviews and features for Uganda

In the cab
The cab of the Hyundai is quite spacious, although, with the fine-meshed rock protection screens over the front window, one does seem to feel a little confined and vision-impaired when operating into the sun.

Telltale signs of not installing mesh rock protectors prior to starting work in this environment are the slivers of broken glass glistening in the sunlight on the cabin floor. The operator told me that three windows have been broken since operations started – a lesson well learned here.
The operator’s vision is slightly impaired out the front, and will be further impaired when the side protection covers are installed in the near future. When you have serious money invested in the production machine, you need to keep the cabin safe, and this is one of the many trade-offs encountered in our game.

The seating is well and truly up to scratch, the air-conditioning works beautifully, and the hydraulics operate smoothly – all of which help to make for a neat and tidy excavator.
A well-defined aftermarket two-way dashboard, reversing camera and operator-friendly joysticks make this machine more than adequate for a long, hard day in the quarry.
In detail

Around the exposed slew motor, located between the back of the boom and the engine bay cover, lies an array of hydraulic hoses and pipes which would be awkward to work on if an issue ever arose in this area. However, it is no different to any other large excavator, with auxiliary piping feeding the pressure and return hydraulic lines over the boom and through the accumulators.
The accumulators on this particular machine are aftermarket installations as they allow the pressure delivered from the pumps and returned pressure from the hammer to be ‘baffled’ like a shock absorber, preventing aerating of the hydraulic oil.

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A point of interest is the positioning of the dipstick in the engine bay on this particular machine … the operator has to reach over to the back of the engine to check the oil levels. Normally you’d think this wasn’t an issue, but it is when the engine is hot and the turbo is directly under your arm and armpit.

The machine is fitted with a short stick, which is ideal for getting power to the ground and lifting those big rocks, but is a bugger to use when loading trucks. You tend to run out of reach on a regular basis and movements are made often. Again, another trade-off.
The long track frame, fitted with lifesaving track and roller guards, certainly is beneficial here. The heavy rocks and big hammer would certainly put your nose on the windscreen if the machine was fitted with a conventional track configuration.

The track frame on the Hyundai is exceptionally strong, built with huge steel plate, gusseted in all the correct areas, and braced to minimise any fatigue areas one would probably expect when executing heavy rock work such as this.
The big bucket is fully spec’d up, and the side, front and bottom wear plates are perfect for this operation.

Alternatives of Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator in Uganda

We have a number of alternatives you can consider while in Uganda and some of the most prominent ones include the Caterpillar (CAT), Komatsu, JCB, Sany, CASE Full Size Excavators.

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Availability of the CASE Full Size Excavators spare parts in Uganda

If you happen to visit heavy machinery spare shops in down town Kampala, in Mengo you will most probably find all the parts you need.
However you should fail to find what you need for a particular Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator model, please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance in that regard.

Reasons why people buy the Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator in Uganda

Let’s agree, though putting in mind obvious things are not always obvious, the Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator is basically bought and used for ground excavation and minor soil loading. In summary, the Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator is a great fit for: Government / Municipalities, Residential Construction, Roads & Bridges, Rental, Non-Residential Construction, Utilities, Airports, Waste/Scrap and Quarry & Aggregates (mines).

Our Conclusion

The Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator maximizes speed and efficiency coupled with the Intelligent Hydraulics just makes work a lot easier. So, do you have those deep excavations on complex sites like mines, road channels, quarries in which conventional excavators can’t fit? Well, you have the solution right in front of you. The Hyundai R520LC-9 excavator are ready to answer you call.

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