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I have had this machine for a while now, and here are my thoughts after using it:

What I like about this machine:

  1. The dashboard looks much improved compared to the previous -7 and -5 models.
  2. The cab seat is very comfortable, unlike the harder seats on the old -5 model. There are several storage compartments inside the cab to conveniently hold small items like cigarettes and other personal belongings.
  3. The Hyundai R215-7C uses a Cummins engine, different from the Mitsubishi engine in the R215-7, offering more power while fuel consumption remains about the same.

Areas I think could be improved:

  1. Although the control handles are different from before, they feel more like decoration than practical tools.
  2. The speed of the dipper arm has increased, but the boom and bucket speeds are still quite slow.
  3. When digging hard soil, the boom and dipper arm make a buzzing noise; I’m not sure why. Even applying grease twice a day doesn’t stop the noise. Hyundai technicians have inspected the machine multiple times but the issue remains unresolved.
  4. The combined hydraulic movements aren’t smooth; the actions lack fluid coordination.
  5. The fuel tank is too small—much smaller than the tank on the old -5 model—resulting in more frequent refueling, which is inconvenient.

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