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We Buy Used Backhoes Cash Offer or Free Listing
Selling a used backhoe? Send us the make, model, year, hours and condition. We reply within one business day. If it'sa backhoe we buy, you get a cash offer. If not, list it free on the HeavyDutyYard marketplace, where we review every listing and screen buyer messages. Any brand, including John Deere, Case, Caterpillar.
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Backhoes Brands We Buy
Common Backhoes Models We Buy
We have price and spec pages for 21 backhoesmodels. Don't see yours? Submit it anyway; we reply on models not listed here too.
What affects what your backhoe is worth
Beyond year, make and model, these are the things buyers look at on a used backhoe.
Drive and boom
4WD and an extendable stick (extendahoe) are the options buyers ask about first.
Pin and bushing wear
Slop in the backhoe swing, boom and stick pins is common and lowers the offer.
Loader bucket and controls
A 4-in-1 loader bucket and pilot controls add value over a standard bucket and mechanical levers.
Hours and cab
Hours set the baseline; an enclosed cab with heat and A/C adds to it.
How many hours is a lot on a used backhoe?
Backhoe loader
Working life of about 5,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar ownership-period guide: 5,000 hrs production or rock digging, 10,000 utility work, 12,000 light utility). Typical use: about 300 hours a year.
- 20% of engines in 14-15 ft backhoes needed major repair or replacement before 6,000 hours. (Construction Equipment)
- Half of backhoe engines needed major repair by 8,500 hours. (Construction Equipment)
Source: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 29 (1998), p. 21-7
Check a specific machine with the equipment hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my used backhoe worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates on our model pages run from $11,000–$130,000 for used backhoes, depending on brand, model, year, hours and condition. Send us your backhoe's details and we reply within one business day, with a cash offer if it's one we buy.
What backhoe brands do you buy?
Any make. Our model pages cover 4 backhoe brands, including John Deere, Case, Caterpillar, Kubota. If yours isn't listed, send it anyway.
Can I sell a backhoe that doesn't run?
Send the details either way. We make cash offers on some machines; the rest can list free on the marketplace. Tell us about known issues up front so the offer or listing is accurate.
How do I prepare my backhoe for sale?
Nothing is needed to ask for an offer beyond the make, model, year and hours. Photos, service records and proof of ownership make the offer faster and more accurate.
What if you don't buy my backhoe?
You can list it free on the HeavyDutyYard marketplace. We review every listing before it goes live and screen buyer messages before they reach you. A featured spot is optional at a one-time $24.99.
How fast can I sell my backhoe?
We reply within one business day of your submission. If you accept a cash offer, payment and pickup terms are agreed in writing and we help coordinate a hauler. If you list on the marketplace instead, timing depends on buyers; you set the price.
What Are Backhoes Worth by Brand?
Across 4 brands, HeavyDutyYard estimates for used backhoes run $11,000–$130,000. John Deere has the highest top-end estimate in our data.
| Brand | Models | HeavyDutyYard Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 7 | $22,500–$101,000 |
| John Deere | 6 | $26,500–$130,000 |
| Case | 5 | $28,000–$125,000 |
| Kubota | 3 | $11,000–$50,000 |
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