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We Buy Used Bulldozers Cash Offer or Free Listing
Selling a used bulldozer? Send us the make, model, year, hours and condition. We reply within one business day. If it'sa bulldozer 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 Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu.
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Bulldozers Brands We Buy
Common Bulldozers Models We Buy
We have price and spec pages for 28 bulldozersmodels. Don't see yours? Submit it anyway; we reply on models not listed here too.
What affects what your bulldozer is worth
Beyond year, make and model, these are the things buyers look at on a used bulldozer.
Undercarriage remaining
Dozer undercarriage is the most expensive wear item, so the percent remaining drives the offer.
Blade and ripper
Blade type (straight, semi-U, PAT) and a rear ripper change who will buy the machine.
Grade control
Factory GPS grade control or a grade-ready setup adds value for site-work buyers.
Powertrain
Transmission and final drive condition, plus hours, set the baseline.
How many hours is a lot on a used bulldozer?
Dozer (D3-D7 class)
Working life of about 8,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar ownership-period guide, D3-D7R: 8,000 hrs severe, 10,000 average, 12,000 moderate. D8/D9: 25,000-45,000). Typical use: 800–1,200 hours a year.
- At about 8,300 hours (7 years) the average dozer needs a second undercarriage, and the engine and transmission need an overhaul. (Construction Equipment)
- The average dozer is retired or replaced at about 12,500 hours or 12 years. (Construction Equipment)
Source: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 29 (1998), p. 21-6
Check a specific machine with the equipment hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my used bulldozer worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates on our model pages run from $24,000–$2,000,000 for used bulldozers, depending on brand, model, year, hours and condition. Send us your bulldozer's details and we reply within one business day, with a cash offer if it's one we buy.
What bulldozer brands do you buy?
Any make. Our model pages cover 3 bulldozer brands, including Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu. If yours isn't listed, send it anyway.
Can I sell a bulldozer 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 bulldozer 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 bulldozer?
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 bulldozer?
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 Bulldozers Worth by Brand?
Across 3 brands, HeavyDutyYard estimates for used bulldozers run $24,000–$2,000,000. Komatsu has the highest top-end estimate in our data.
| Brand | Models | HeavyDutyYard Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 11 | $71,000–$1,800,000 |
| Komatsu | 11 | $76,000–$2,000,000 |
| John Deere | 6 | $24,000–$215,000 |
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