EN
HT230 Crawler Excavator — The 22-Ton Base Machine for Your Attachment Workflow
The HT230 is a 22.3-ton crawler excavator with a 1.2 m³ bucket and a 128–135 kW engine in Isuzu or Cummins configuration. With quick coupler compatibility for breakers, augers and grapples, it is designed as a base machine for contractors running mixed attachment workloads.
- Overview
- Specifications
- FAQ
- Features
- Related Products
- Hydraulic breakers get enough oil flow and carrier weight to break rock and concrete efficiently — without the stall risk of smaller machines
- Augers receive the downforce and torque needed for post holes and foundation piers in dense soil
- Grapples and thumbs benefit from the stability of a 22.3-ton undercarriage when handling irregular material
- Quick couplers enable switching between bucket and attachment in minutes, not hours
- Primary attachment(s) to be used
- Existing attachment pin dimensions (if quick coupler sizing needed)
- Bucket capacity requirement
- Engine preference or destination country
- Destination port
The Excavator Decision Most Buyers Get Backwards
Most buyers compare excavators on digging depth and bucket size. Those numbers matter. But if your work involves more than one type of task — breaking rock, drilling holes, handling debris, digging trenches — the more important question is: how easily does this machine switch between tools?
The HT230 is a 22.3-ton crawler excavator with a 1.2 m³ bucket and a 128–135 kW engine. But its real value for contractors running mixed workloads is the attachment platform underneath those numbers.
Why 22 Tons Is the Attachment Sweet Spot
Attachment performance depends on carrier weight and hydraulic capacity. The HT230 sits in a range where:
A 5-ton or 13-ton machine can run some of these tools. The HT230 runs them productively — with cycle times that justify the attachment investment.
Application-to-Attachment Mapping
| Job Type | Recommended Attachment | HT230 Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Rock excavation / demolition | Hydraulic breaker | 128–135 kW engine supports breaker flow; 22.3-ton carrier absorbs recoil |
| Fence posts / tree planting | Auger | Carrier weight provides downforce for dense soils |
| Pipe laying / trenching | 1.2 m³ bucket (standard) | 6,592 mm depth; 9,873 mm radius |
| Land clearing | Grapple / thumb | 70% gradeability, 600 mm tracks for uneven sites |
| Concrete removal | Breaker + bucket | Quick coupler enables rapid switching |
| Material handling | Grapple | 10.7 min⁻¹ swing speed for efficient cycle times |
Quick Coupler — Configure at Order
Hightop can supply the HT230 with a quick coupler matched to your existing attachment inventory (pin diameter, hydraulic requirements) or new attachments ordered alongside the machine. This is confirmed during quotation — not assumed. Coupler type, pin dimensions and hydraulic flow requirements are specified before production.
Engine Choice and Attachment Performance
Both Isuzu and Cummins options deliver 128–135 kW — sufficient for common 22-ton class attachments. The practical difference for attachment users is service network alignment: if your breaker or auger has a dealer in-country, matching the engine brand to that network simplifies maintenance.
What to Specify When Requesting a Quotation
Hightop confirms attachment compatibility and provides a combined machine + tool quotation.
Request HT230 + attachment configuration pricing.
HT230 Technical Specifications
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model | HT230 |
| Operating Weight | 22.3 T |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.2 m³ |
| Engine Rated Power | 128 kW – 135 kW |
| Engine Options | Isuzu / Cummins |
| Standard Digging Force | 144.1 kN |
| Working Range | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 6592 mm |
| Maximum Digging Height | 9616 mm |
| Maximum Dumping Height | 6830 mm |
| Maximum Digging Radius | 9873 mm |
| Boom Length | 5700 mm |
| Arm Length | 2900 mm |
| Travel System | |
| Travel Speed (High/Low) | 5.9 – 3.2 km/h |
| Swing Speed | 10.7 min⁻¹ |
| Gradeability | 70% |
| Ground Pressure | 43.5 kPa |
| Track Shoe Width | 600 mm |
| Track Gauge | 2400 mm |
| Track Shoe Length | 4440 mm |
| Dimensions | |
| Transport Length (a) | 9600 mm |
| Transport Height (b) | 3005 mm |
| Tail Swing Radius (d) | 2794 mm |
| Counterweight Ground Clearance (e) | 1096 mm |
| Undercarriage Width (g) | 2980 mm |
| Upper Structure Full Width (h) | 2990 mm |
| Ground Clearance (i) | 475 mm |
| Cab Height (l) | 845 mm |
HT230 Attachment & Tool Compatibility FAQ
Can the HT230 run a hydraulic breaker efficiently?
Yes. The HT230's 128–135 kW engine and 22.3-ton carrier weight support common hydraulic breaker sizes in the 22-ton class. Confirm the breaker model and oil flow requirement during quotation so Hightop can verify hydraulic compatibility.
What quick coupler options are available for the HT230?
Hightop can supply the HT230 with a quick coupler sized to your existing attachment inventory or new tools ordered with the machine. Provide pin diameter, attachment weight and hydraulic requirements during inquiry.
Can I use my existing attachments from another excavator?
Compatibility depends on pin diameter, mounting width and hydraulic flow. Share your current attachment specifications with Hightop, and the team will confirm whether a direct fit or adapter coupler is required.
Does the HT230 come with a standard bucket or can I choose?
The standard configuration is a 1.2 m³ bucket. Alternative bucket capacities can be discussed based on material density and job type. Trenching buckets, grading buckets and other variants are available on request.
How long does it take to switch between bucket and attachment?
With a quick coupler installed, attachment changes typically take minutes rather than hours. The exact time depends on coupler type and hydraulic connection method. Hightop can advise on the most efficient setup for your workflow.
Can Hightop supply attachments together with the machine?
Yes. Hightop can supply breakers, augers, grapples, thumbs and other attachments alongside the HT230, configured for compatibility before shipment. This avoids separate sourcing and ensures the hydraulic setup is correct from day one.
