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RIPPA R230 PRO 21.5-ton excavator

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RIPPA R230 PRO Excavator

21.5-ton full-size excavator with a 210.9 hp Kubota-branded engine and fully electronic hydraulics. Heavy civil and aggregate work.

Sold, set up and serviced in Thorold, Ontario · Delivery across Ontario

Operating weight
21,500 kg / 47,300 lb
Engine
Kubota 5009
Max power
210.9 hp (157.3 kW)
Max digging depth
21' 9"
Min transport width
9' 10" (118")

Pricing

Written quote within one business day

Configuration, attachments, warranty, delivery and financing on one page. No obligation.

Engine
Kubota 5009 diesel
Power
210.9 hp (157.3 kW)
Weight
21,500 kg / 47,399 lb

Selected: R230 PRO · Kubota 5009 · Enclosed cab

RIPPA R230 PRO overview

The R230 is RIPPA's full-size excavator: 21,500 kg (47,399 lb), 21' 9" dig depth, 30,574 lbf bucket force and a 157.3 kW Kubota 5009 engine. A fully electronic hydraulic system controls the main pump and valve directly from the joysticks, improving fuel efficiency by around 10% compared with the previous generation. Comfortable cab with shock-absorbing seat, centralized buttons, colour LCD display and air conditioning.

Best for: earthmoving, road building, quarry and aggregate, large foundations, municipal infrastructure.

Why the

R230 PRO Features

RIPPA R230 PRO 21.5-ton excavator, side view

New power

157 kW Kubota engine

Strong, stable output with a gentle start, proven in the market.

RIPPA R230 PRO 21.5-ton excavator: Fully electronic hydraulic system

Efficiency

Fully electronic hydraulic system

Electronic control of the main pump and valve gives precise hydraulic output and cuts fuel consumption by around 10% versus the previous generation. Engine speed and pump torque adjust in real time to the load.

RIPPA R230 PRO 21.5-ton excavator: Ergonomic cab with shock-absorbing seat

Comfort

Ergonomic cab with shock-absorbing seat

Centralized button design, rotary throttle, air-conditioning panel, colour LCD display and a comfort seat with pilot lock.

Reliability

Reinforced structure and easy maintenance

Large and small arms strengthened, cab protective cover, reinforced boom cylinder support and reliable counterweight bracket. Filters grouped on one side for fast service.

Standard Equipment

Included on every unit. No surprises on delivery day.

  • Kubota 5009 engine
  • Fully electronic hydraulic system
  • Kawasaki / Nakagawa hydraulic pump
  • Colour LCD display
  • Air conditioning
  • Shock-absorbing seat
  • Pilot safety lock
  • Reinforced boom and arm
  • Cab protective cover

Specifications

Manufacturer figures in kg / lb and ft / in. Values may vary slightly by configuration and production batch.

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General

R230 PRO General specifications
Operating weight21,500 kg / 47,300 lb
Bucket capacity17.7–45.2 ft³
Travel speed1.9–2.8 mph
Swing speed12.4 rpm

Performance

R230 PRO Performance specifications
Max digging depth21' 9"
Bucket digging force30,619 lbf
Arm digging force21,806 lbf
Max digging reach32' 6"
Max digging reach at ground31' 11"
Max dumping height22' 4"
Max vertical wall depth19' 10"
Hydraulic pumpNakagawa / Kawasaki
Control valveHF multi-way valve
Travel motorZHTE
Swing motorZHTE

Engine

R230 PRO Engine specifications
EngineKubota 5009
Max power210.9 hp (157.3 kW)

Dimensions & transport

R230 PRO Dimensions & transport specifications
Min transport width9' 10" (118")
Boom length20' 4"
Arm length9' 6" (114")
Cab height9' 10" (118")
Tail swing radius9' (108")
Counterweight clearance3' 8" (44")
Track length14' 7"
Track shoe width24"
Min ground clearance19"

R230 PRO Configurations

Choose the engine, cab and undercarriage option that fits your work. Add the one you want to your quote and we price it with delivery and setup.

  • Kubota 5009 · Enclosed cab

    Engine
    Kubota 5009 diesel
    Power
    210.9 hp (157.3 kW)
    Weight
    21,500 kg / 47,399 lb

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Prefer a monthly payment? See financing and lease options.

Attachments for the R230 PRO

Every attachment below is listed by RIPPA for the R230 PRO. Pick the size or version, add it to your quote beside the machine, and we confirm fitment against your serial number.

All attachments

  • RIPPA Ditching / Clean-up Bucket attachment for mini excavators (R06 ECO to R230 PRO)
    Ditching / Clean-up Bucket

    Ditching & Clean-up Buckets · 10 sizes · Fits R06 ECO – R230 PRO

    5' 11" (71") (72 INCH) · LP02260505

  • RIPPA Digging Bucket attachment for mini excavators (R06 ECO to R230 PRO)
    Digging Bucket

    Buckets · 11 sizes · Fits R06 ECO – R230 PRO

    2' 11" (35") (36 INCH) · LP02270544

  • RIPPA Thumb attachment for mini excavators (R06 ECO to R230 PRO)
    Thumb

    Thumbs · 2 sizes · Fits R06 ECO – R230 PRO

    hydraulic · LP02290256

Built for

What owners do with the R230 PRO

  • Earthmoving
  • Road building
  • Quarry and aggregate
  • Large foundations
  • Municipal infrastructure

R230 PRO FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear most about this machine. Still unsure? Call 289-271-6947.

Is the R230 stocked?
The R230 is ordered to spec. Talk to us about lead time, configuration and float delivery.
Is it in the Excavator Builder?
No. Full-size machines are quoted directly with attachments and options matched to the job.

Next step

Get a R230 PRO quote in Ontario

Tell us where the machine is going and what it needs to do. We reply with a written quote covering the configuration, attachments, warranty, delivery and financing options.

  • Written quote, usually within one business day
  • Attachment fitment confirmed for your model
  • Financing and lease options on approved credit
  • Dealer PDI and delivery scheduled for you

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