Hyundai R 280 Crawler Excavator Specs

The Hyundai R 280 crawler excavator, produced 1992-2026, is listed with an operating weight of 57,320 lb (26 t), engine power of 196 hp (146 kW) and a maximum digging depth of 25.9 ft (7.9 m).

Hyundai Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 1992-2026 • 6CT8.3

Weight: 57,320 lb (26 t)Power: 196 hp (146 kW)Dig depth: 25.9 ft (7.9 m)

Key specifications

57,320 lb (26 t)Operating weight

196 hp (146 kW)Engine power

25.9 ft (7.9 m)Digging depth

37.1 ft (11.32 m)Horizontal reach

23.6 in (600 mm)Track width

1992-2026Years

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Digging geometry

Dig depth

25.9 ft

Reach

37.1 ft

Transport dimensions

Length

32.8 ft

Width

9.8 ft

Height

10.5 ft

Model spec snapshot

Main numeric specifications for this excavator.

57,320 lbWeight

196 hpPower

How the Hyundai R 280 compares

Comparison is against Hyundai crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power

196 hp

14% above avg

85th percentile

Digging depth

25.9 ft

7% above avg

88th percentile

Horizontal reach

37.1 ft

6% above avg

87th percentile

Engine power196 hp

Low 128 hpAverage 172 hpHigh 230 hp

About 14% above the peer average.

Digging depth25.9 ft

Low 19 ftAverage 24.2 ftHigh 38.6 ft

About 7% above the peer average.

Horizontal reach37.1 ft

Low 30 ftAverage 35 ftHigh 49.9 ft

About 6% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer	Hyundai
Model	R 280
Years of manufacture	1992-2026

Operating specifications

Operating weight	57,320 lb (26 t)
Maximum bucket capacity	1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket width	5.3 ft (1.61 m)
Maximum digging depth	25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Maximum horizontal reach	37.1 ft (11.32 m)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer	Cummins
Engine model	6CT8.3
Engine power	196 hp (146 kW)
Displacement	505 cu in (8.3 L)
Cylinders	6
Cylinder bore × stroke	4.49 × 5.31 in (114 × 135 mm)
Maximum torque	567 lb-ft (769 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque	1500 rpm
Diesel particulate filter	Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport length	32.8 ft (10 m)
Transport width	9.8 ft (3 m)
Transport height	10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Track width	23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning	Yes
Blade	No
Cabin adjustment	No
Material handling excavator	No
Overload alert	No
Hydraulic quick hitch	No
Mechanical quick hitch	No
Track adjustment	Yes

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment website.