Ask for current stock, real machine video, specs, weight, transport size, hydraulic test and export support before quotation.
A used XCMG XS223 road roller is worth assessing for dealers supplying road-base, embankment and industrial-site compaction projects. This 22-ton-class single drum vibratory roller needs more than a clean exterior to justify its price. Request current machines in China, then compare vibration performance, drum condition, travel response and the complete delivered cost.
The XCMG XS223 is a single drum vibratory soil compactor for buyers handling substantial base, sub-base and engineered fill work. Its role is to compact prepared layers after material placement and grading. For road contractors and equipment dealers, the purchase should start with the material, required density and working area. A 22-ton roller earns its place when the project needs that compaction class and can accommodate its size.
Anhui Gangya Construction Machinery Sales Co., Ltd. handles used machinery sourcing and export from Hefei, China. For an XS223 enquiry, send your required quantity, acceptable condition, budget and destination port. Availability and machine details need confirmation against the full model designation before a quotation is agreed.
For resale, establish whether your customer needs a smooth drum machine for granular fill or a different drum configuration for cohesive material. Then compare the purchase price, preparation, freight and local maintenance support.
Do not buy a roller only because it starts and drives. Its working value depends on the vibration system as well as travel performance. A machine with weak vibration can move around the yard yet still be the wrong purchase for a compaction contract.
These are reference figures for the documented XS223 configuration. Match them to the offered machine’s full designation and production version.
| Item | Details |
| Model | XCMG XS223; full designation and serial number to be confirmed |
| Machine type | Single drum vibratory soil compactor |
| Operating weight | 22,000 kg reference; confirm actual equipment configuration |
| Drum width | 2,130 mm reference |
| Vibration frequency | 28/33 Hz reference |
| Nominal amplitude | 1.86/0.93 mm, high/low reference |
| Centrifugal force | 390/270 kN, high/low amplitude reference |
| Travel drive | Hydraulic drive for the referenced XS223; verify the offered version |
| Engine and power | Confirm from the fitted engine plate and matching specifications |
| Shipping dimensions | Confirm measured length, width, height and shipment weight |
These values describe a factory configuration, not measured performance of a used unit. Optional drum equipment can change weight and transport requirements.
A 22-ton option for substantial earthworks
For contractors building embankments, road foundations or industrial platforms, the XS223 offers a heavy compaction class to assess against the project specification. It is particularly worth comparing when smaller equipment cannot meet the required production under the site conditions. Judge that choice through a representative trial and density results; extra weight alone does not guarantee an acceptable layer.
Working width suited to open compaction areas
The reference 2,130 mm drum provides broad coverage for buyers working across road formations and larger prepared platforms. This can suit repeated passes over open areas, provided the site allows turning room and planned overlap. Contractors working mainly in restricted spaces should compare a smaller roller. Confirm the actual drum width and access requirements before choosing the machine.
Vibration settings for different working conditions
The documented XS223 provides two vibration frequencies and amplitudes, giving operators settings to match material and layer conditions. For contractors and rental buyers, this flexibility matters only when the fitted system works correctly. Request a demonstration of both available modes after warming up. Choose settings through the project’s compaction method and trials, rather than assuming maximum vibration is always best.
A Chinese-brand purchase assessed on resale margin
For dealers and trading companies, a used XS223 can be considered alongside other rollers serving the same customer requirement. Its commercial value depends on the delivered cost and the condition you can demonstrate to your buyer. Budget for drum mounts, tires and any identified maintenance needs. A lower asking price is useful only if the complete deal preserves your margin.
Request a continuous overview and close-up footage of the quoted machine:
Identity and cold start: Show the identification plate, hour display, startup, exhaust and instrument readings. Keep the machine identifiable as the recording moves between inspection points.
Vibration operation: Demonstrate each fitted mode after warming up, while travelling on suitable material. Record engagement, stopping behavior and abnormal noises; sound alone cannot verify frequency or compaction performance.
Travel, steering and brakes: Show forward and reverse movement, steering response and brake operation. Inspect articulation joints and visible hydraulic leakage after the working demonstration.
Drum and chassis: Show drum surface wear, cracks, welds, scrapers, isolation mounts and tire condition. Keep inspection and loading records tied to the selected serial number.
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