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Selling a used excavator? Send us the make, model, year, hours and condition. We reply within one business day. If it'san excavator 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, Kubota, John Deere.
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Excavators Brands We Buy
Common Excavators Models We Buy
We have price and spec pages for 93 excavatorsmodels. Don't see yours? Submit it anyway; we reply on models not listed here too.
What affects what your excavator is worth
Beyond year, make and model, these are the things buyers look at on a used excavator.
Hours and undercarriage
Track chains, rollers, idlers and sprockets wear with hours and are expensive to replace, so buyers check them first.
Pins, bushings and swing
Play in the boom and stick pins or the swing bearing points to deferred maintenance and lowers the offer.
Hydraulics
Leaks, cylinder drift and a weak pump show up in a cycle test. Clean, tight hydraulics hold value.
Attachments
A hydraulic thumb, quick coupler and extra buckets add to what the machine is worth. List everything that goes with it.
How many hours is a lot on a used excavator?
Excavator (mid-size, 320B-330B class)
Working life of about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar ownership-period guide, 320B-330B class: 10,000 hrs severe, 12,000 average, 15,000 moderate work). Typical use: 800–1,600 hours a year.
- Contractors take the average excavator out of primary production at about 6 years or 9,800 hours. (Construction Equipment)
- The same survey says the engine typically needs a rebuild in year 8. (Construction Equipment)
Source: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 29 (1998), Guide for Selecting Ownership Period, p. 21-6
Mini excavator
Working life of about 5,000–10,000 hours (Caterpillar guide for the 307/307B (about 7 t): 6,000-10,000 hrs. Bobcat (3-4 t class): 5,000-6,000 hrs before rebuilds). Typical use: 100–400 hours a year.
- With good maintenance, 3-4 ton machines can go 5,000 to 6,000 hours before needing rebuilds. (Equipment World)
- Undercarriage and work-group linkages are the major wear items on compact excavators. (Equipment World)
Source: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 29 (1998), p. 21-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my used excavator worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates on our model pages run from $11,000–$850,000 for used excavators, depending on brand, model, year, hours and condition. Send us your excavator's details and we reply within one business day, with a cash offer if it's one we buy.
What excavator brands do you buy?
Any make. Our model pages cover 8 excavator brands, including Caterpillar, Kubota, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, and more. If yours isn't listed, send it anyway.
Can I sell a excavator 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 excavator 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 excavator?
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 excavator?
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 Excavators Worth by Brand?
Across 8 brands, HeavyDutyYard estimates for used excavators run $11,000–$850,000. Caterpillar has the highest top-end estimate in our data.
| Brand | Models | HeavyDutyYard Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 21 | $11,000–$850,000 |
| John Deere | 15 | $14,000–$250,000 |
| Komatsu | 11 | $17,000–$520,000 |
| Hitachi | 10 | $12,000–$820,000 |
| Bobcat | 10 | $14,500–$210,000 |
| Kubota | 9 | $19,000–$135,000 |
| Volvo | 9 | $25,000–$720,000 |
| Kobelco | 8 | $22,500–$460,000 |
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