Excavator
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Used Excavators
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An excavator is a tracked or wheeled digging machine with a boom, stick and bucket mounted on a cab that rotates 360 degrees.
Used excavators run $11,000–$850,000 across the 93 models below (HeavyDutyYard estimates), from 8 brands.
93+ Models8 Brands10–543 HP$11K–$850K
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Caterpillar
21 models available
301.7303.5304305+17 more
$11,000 – $850,000
View →Kubota
9 models available
KX018KX033KX040KX057+5 more
$19,000 – $135,000
View →John Deere
15 models available
17G26G30G35G+11 more
$14,000 – $250,000
View →Komatsu
11 models available
PC35MRPC55MRPC78USPC130+7 more
$17,000 – $520,000
View →Volvo
9 models available
EC140EC200EC220EC250+5 more
$25,000 – $720,000
View →Hitachi
10 models available
ZX35UZX50UZX75USZX130+6 more
$12,000 – $820,000
View →Kobelco
8 models available
SK25SK35SK55SK75+4 more
$22,500 – $460,000
View →Bobcat
10 models available
E10E20E26E32+6 more
$14,500 – $210,000
View →Popular Excavators Models
The excavators buyers search for most by model — jump straight to full specs, estimated used value, and selling options.
Excavators by Size Class
Mini
Mini- Models
- 28
- HP Range
- 10–45 hp
- Weight Range
- 2,593–12,688 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $11,000–$88,000
Small
Small- Models
- 24
- HP Range
- 35–126 hp
- Weight Range
- 9,830–37,787 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $16,000–$210,000
Medium
Medium- Models
- 16
- HP Range
- 146–270 hp
- Weight Range
- 44,030–69,200 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $17,000–$330,000
Large
Large- Models
- 17
- HP Range
- 223–424 hp
- Weight Range
- 66,139–110,804 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $48,000–$610,000
Midi
Midi- Models
- 4
- HP Range
- 95–133 hp
- Weight Range
- 31,604–40,200 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $85,000–$235,000
Very Large
Very Large- Models
- 4
- HP Range
- 367–543 hp
- Weight Range
- 100,310–190,204 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $70,000–$850,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a used excavator cost?
HeavyDutyYard estimates used excavators at $11,000–$850,000 across the 70 models we have price data for, depending on brand, model, year, hours and condition. Each model page says whether its range has been checked against recent sales.
What size excavator do I need?
Excavators come in Mini, Small, Midi, Medium, Large, Very Large size classes. The right size depends on your application — Mini units work for residential and light commercial work, while Very Large machines handle heavy commercial and industrial jobs. Browse our size class breakdown above to compare specs and pricing by class.
Which excavator brands does HeavyDutyYard cover?
We track excavators from 8 manufacturers including Caterpillar, Kubota, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, and more. Browse by brand above to see models, specs, and pricing.
How many hours is too many on a used excavator?
Published ownership guides put the working life of a excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class) at about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar ownership-period guide, 320B-330B class: 10,000 hrs severe, 12,000 average, 15,000 moderate work; source: Caterpillar). Service records and condition matter as much as the meter.
Can I sell my excavator to HeavyDutyYard?
Yes. Send the make, model, year, hours and condition and we reply within one business day. We make cash offers on some machines; otherwise we list yours free on the HeavyDutyYard marketplace.
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