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Sell Your Caterpillar CS56 Vibratory Soil Compactor

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123 HP24,250 lbsLarge ClassEst. $44,000 – $100,000
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What Is Your CAT CS56 Worth?

HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT CS56 at $44,000–$100,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 10 auction results for the CAT CS56 ranged from $44,000 to $100,000.

HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales

Low

$44,000

High

$100,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a CAT CS56 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
Under 2,000 hrs$67,500–$100,000
2,000–5,000 hrs$54,000–$67,500
5,000–8,000 hrs$48,000–$54,000
8,000+ hrs$44,000–$48,000

See the recent CAT CS56 sales and asks.

CAT CS56 Specs at a Glance

Engine
123 hp
Operating weight
24,250 lb
Size class
Large
Drum Width
84 in

Unverified specs: not yet checked against an OEM spec sheet.

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How the CAT CS56 Compares

CAT CS56 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPDrum WidthEst. used price
CAT CS5624,250 lb12384 in$44,000–$100,000
Bomag BW21328,285 lb12884 in$72,000–$145,000
Dynapac CA350029,700 lb13084 in$65,000–$135,000

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the Bomag BW213, the CAT CS56 is 4,035 lb lighter and has 5 less hp.

Against the Dynapac CA3500, the CAT CS56 is 5,450 lb lighter and has 7 less hp.

In Caterpillar's compactors lineup, the next size down is the CAT CB15 and the next size up is the CAT CP56.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAT CS56 used for?

The CAT CS56 is mostly put to work on large-scale soil compaction, highway construction, dam work.