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Cat 330 vs Hyundai HX220S

The Cat 330 is the heavier machine, at 31.4 t against 21.3 t, and the Cat 330 has more power (193.8 kW against 108 kW).

The Cat 330 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank. The Hyundai HX220S is ahead on: dumps higher, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 330 and the Hyundai HX220S drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 330

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    Hyundai HX220S

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 330Hyundai HX220S
Operating weight31,400 kg21,260 kg
Net powerHigher is better193.8 kW+79%108 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better7.25 m+12%6.5 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better10.69 m+9%9.78 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better6.94 m6.99 m+1%
Bucket capacityHigher is better1.8 m³+96%0.92 m³
Bucket digging forceHigher is better179 kN+37%130 kN
Fuel tankHigher is better474 L+39%340 L
Tail swing radiusLower is better3.13 m2.845 m+9%
Overall widthLower is better3.39 m2.99 m+12%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better3.06 m3.035 m+1%
Overall length10.42 m9.55 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)3.06 m3.035 m
Handrail height3.06 mNot published
Overall length10.42 m9.55 m
Tail swing radius3.13 m2.845 m
Ground clearance, counterweight1.12 m1.095 m
Ground clearance (minimum)0.49 m0.475 m
Track length4.86 m4.443 m
Track length on ground3.99 m3.65 m
Track gauge2.59 m2.39 m
Overall width3.39 m2.99 m
Shoe width0.8 m0.6 m
Overall height (to top of boom)Not published2.96 m
Overall width of upperstructureNot published2.7 m
Swing centre to rear endNot published2.77 m

Performance

Max digging depth7.25 m6.5 m
Max reach at ground level10.69 m9.78 m
Max digging height10 m9.75 m
Max dumping height6.94 m6.99 m
Min loading height2.29 mNot published
Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottom7.09 m6.315 m
Max vertical wall digging depth5.79 m5.96 m
Bucket capacity1.8 m³HD bucket0.92 m³
Bucket digging force179 kN130 kN
Arm digging force126 kN103 kN
Swing speed11.5 r/min12.2 rpm
Max swing torque110 kN·mNot published
Travel speed (high)Not published5.7 km/hLow 3.5 km/h
Max drawbar pullNot published21,100 kgf
GradeabilityNot published35°70%

Weight

Operating weight31,400 kg21,260 kg
Ground pressureNot published0.45 kgf/cm2600 mm shoes
CounterweightNot published3,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Hyundai 6BTAA-5.9 (HM5.9)
EmissionsEmits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA~Tier 2
Net power193.8 kW (260 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,000 rpm108 kW (145 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,000 rpm
Net power (DIN)263 hp (metric)ISO 9249 (DIN)Not published
Gross power195 kW (261 hp)ISO 14396110 kW (148 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,000 rpm
Gross power (DIN)265 hp (metric)ISO 14396 (DIN)Not published
Bore105 mmNot published
Stroke135 mmNot published
Displacement7 L5,900 cc
Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published
CylindersNot published6
Max torqueNot published64 kgf.m at 1,300 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow560 L/minMain system, maximum flow2 x 234 l/min
Max pressure35 000 kPaEquipment350 kgf/cm2
Max pressure, equipment (lift mode)38 000 kPaNot published
Max pressure, travel35 000 kPaNot published
Max pressure, swing29 800 kPa265 kgf/cm2Relief valve setting

Service capacities

Fuel tank474 L340 L
Cooling system25 L20 LEngine coolant
Engine oil25 L20 L
Swing drive (each)10 LNot published
Final drive (each)5.5 L4.5 L
Hydraulic system, with tank310 L275 L
Hydraulic tank147 L160 L
Swing deviceNot published6.2 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter1,000 hoursNot published
Fuel filters1,000 hoursNot published
Swing drive oil1,000 hoursFirst change at 500 hNot published
Final drive oil2,000 hoursEach side; first change at 500 hNot published
Hydraulic return filter3,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursNot published
Boom and stick linkage grease500 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published
Bucket linkage grease100 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Working range

Max digging reachNot published9.945 m
Min front swing radiusNot published3.425 m

Sources: Cat 330 Hydraulic Excavator (Tier 3) brochure AEXQ2461-05 (2024, build 07F) · HD Hyundai HX210S / HX220S brochure (2024, ENG_HX210S,220S 24.06)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Cat 330Hyundai HX220SSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 330 vs Hyundai HX220S: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

By operating weight the Cat 330 is the biggest at 31.4 t, then the Hyundai HX220S at 21.3 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 193.8 kW (260 hp), Hyundai HX220S 108 kW (145 HP) (net power), a 79% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 7.25 m, Hyundai HX220S 6.5 m (max digging depth), a 12% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 10.69 m, Hyundai HX220S 9.78 m (max reach at ground level), a 9% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 1.8 m³, Hyundai HX220S 0.92 m³ (bucket capacity), a 96% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 474 L, Hyundai HX220S 340 L (fuel tank), a 39% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Hyundai HX220S: Cat 330 3.13 m, Hyundai HX220S 2.845 m (tail swing radius), a 9% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 330 or Hyundai HX220S?

The Hyundai HX220S: Cat 330 3.39 m, Hyundai HX220S 2.99 m (overall width), a 12% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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