Wheel LoaderEurope

Hyundai HL970

23,500 kg280 hpLimited recent data, based on 2 older listings

Side elevationHyundai HL970
Hyundai HL970 side elevation
Operating weight
23,500 kg
Length
8,740 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · wheel loader
Live market

Wheel loader market view

Wheel loader avg.€50k

Based on 2 older listings. Current pricing may have shifted, so we show the class range instead.

Most asking prices land between €25k – €133k, with a market average around €50k.

NL
€107k
DK
€91k
PL
€51k
BE
€48k
DE
€42k
  • 2015NL · dealer name hidden€7k
Asking prices across our European network.As of 29 Oct 2026

This model sits 52% below the class average across 121 peer models.

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Specification · Comparison

How the HL970 lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
24 t
23 t
23 t
Power
Engine
Scania DC09 085A
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Komatsu SAA6D125E-5
Power
280–325 hp
276 hp
271–273 hp
Dimensions
Operating weight
23,500–24,700 kg
23,213 kg
22,776–25,670 kg
Length
8,740 mm
7,292 mm
8,826–8,891 mm
Width
2,970–2,975 mm
2,996 mm
3,011 mm
Height
3,540–3,590 mm
3,581 mm
3,502 mm
Working range
Bucket capacity
4–4.5 m³
4.4 m³
3.56–4.65 m³
Breakout force
210–220 kN
173.4 kN
87–192 kN
Lift height
—
4,801 mm
4,339–4,366 mm
Drive
Travel speed
40 km/h
40.1 km/h
36.2–39.7 km/h
Market
Market average ask · EU
€26k
€97k
€56k
Price range
€15k – €38k
€56k – €165k
€36k – €58k
Active listings
2
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Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Hyundai HL970

Overview

The Hyundai HL970 is a large wheel loader in the 23,500 kg operating weight class, rated at 280 hp and equipped with a 4.2 m³ bucket. It competes in the heavy-duty segment of the wheel loader market, positioned alongside machines such as the Caterpillar 966 and Komatsu WA470. The specification profile places it in applications requiring substantial lift capacity and high-volume material handling.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Large wheel loaders of this class are commonly deployed in quarrying, bulk aggregate handling, port and stockyard operations, and heavy construction earthmoving. The combination of operating weight and bucket volume makes this size category well suited to loading trucks, managing bulk raw materials, and supporting high-cycle production environments. Infrastructure projects and mining support operations also represent typical end-use contexts for machines in this segment.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

When inspecting a used wheel loader of this class, priority areas include the condition of the articulation joint and steering cylinders, wear on the bucket, cutting edge, and lift arms, and the integrity of the hydraulic system for leaks or pressure irregularities. Engine and transmission service history should be reviewed, with particular attention to oil analysis records and filter maintenance intervals. Tire condition and evenness of wear across all four wheels can significantly affect operational readiness and near-term operating costs. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent technician familiar with large wheel loaders is advisable before finalizing any transaction.

Current market

Price position

The European market average for the Hyundai HL970 is EUR 6,900, with the current recorded price range also standing at EUR 6,900. Direct competitors in this weight and power class include the Caterpillar 966 and the Komatsu WA470, both of which are well-established references in the large wheel loader segment. Buyers evaluating the HL970 should benchmark its availability and condition against these competing models when assessing value positioning in the used market.

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