- Fuel
- Diesel
CASE ConstructionHEAVY_MACHINERY
CX220C2016–present
A value-priced 22-tonner for contractors who lock in dealer support at purchase.
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🕌 Middle East
- 🌍 Africa
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- Fuel
- Diesel
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Case CX220C is a 22-tonne class crawler excavator from Case's C-series, built for the region's general excavation, quarry-face and infrastructure work. The 20–22-tonne class is the backbone of Sri Lankan heavy earthmoving, and the CX220C offers the expected package: proven diesel power, hydraulics tuned for production digging, and a cab specified for long shifts.
Against the locally dominant Cat and Komatsu machines, the Case pitch is value per tonne. Ownership works best for contractors who buy with a service agreement, since independent mechanics see fewer of these than the market leaders. Undercarriage condition and hydraulic pump health are the big-ticket items on used examples, exactly as with any machine in this class.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Mainstream 22-tonne capability for production digging
- Typically undercuts Cat/Komatsu on price
- Comfortable cab for long shifts
- Regional CNH support for routine consumables
What to watch
- Fewer local mechanics know the marque well
- Specialist parts may be imported on order
- Resale pool is smaller than for Cat or Komatsu
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
What class of work suits the CX220C?
General excavation, road and irrigation projects, and quarry support work — the standard duties of the 20–22-tonne class in Sri Lanka.
What should a used-machine inspection focus on?
Undercarriage wear percentage, hydraulic pump and cylinder condition, slew ring play and service records. These dominate the real cost of a used excavator far more than cosmetics.
How is parts support locally?
Routine filters and wear parts are generally obtainable through regional Case/CNH channels, but larger components may need to be ordered in. Confirm stock levels with the agent before buying.