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Sell Your CAT 310 Small Excavator

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70.3 HP22,447 lbsSmall ClassEst. $55,000 – $161,000
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What Is Your CAT 310 Worth?

HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 310 at $55,000–$161,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 9 auction results for the CAT 310 ranged from $55,000 to $102,500; 8 dealer asks ran $75,900–$160,770.

HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales

Low

$55,000

High

$161,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a CAT 310 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
Under 2,000 hrs$94,500–$161,000
2,000–5,000 hrs$79,000–$94,500
5,000–8,000 hrs$75,000–$79,000
8,000+ hrs$55,000–$75,000

See the recent CAT 310 sales and asks.

CAT 310 Specs at a Glance

Engine
Cat C3.3B 70.3 hp
Operating weight
22,447 lb
Size class
Small
Years produced
2010-present
Max Dig Depth
17.1 ft
Fuel tank
38 gal

Checked against 310 (current, Tier 4/Stage V).

Full CAT 310specifications →

Which CAT 310 Do You Have?

The CAT 310 was built from 2010 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.

What to Include With Your CAT 310

Seen most often on a CAT 310; list any that come with yours.

Common configurations

  • Standard Boom
  • Long Reach

Popular attachments

  • Thumb
  • Quick Coupler
  • Hammer

How the CAT 310 Compares

CAT 310 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
CAT 31022,447 lb70.317.1 ft$55,000–$161,000
Komatsu PC13027,690 lb91.218.1 ftNo data yet
Volvo EC20048,500 lb15421.3 ftNo data yet
Hitachi ZX13030,864 lb97.819.8 ft$63,000–$155,000

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the Komatsu PC130, the CAT 310 is 5,243 lb lighter, has 20.9 less hp and has 1 ft less max dig depth.

Against the Volvo EC200, the CAT 310 is 26,053 lb lighter, has 83.7 less hp and has 4.2 ft less max dig depth.

Against the Hitachi ZX130, the CAT 310 is 8,417 lb lighter, has 27.5 less hp and has 2.7 ft less max dig depth.

In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 308 and the next size up is the CAT 312.

Hours on a Used Excavator

Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CAT 310 still made?

Yes. The CAT 310 has been built since 2010.

What is the CAT 310 used for?

The CAT 310 is mostly put to work on general excavation, demolition, trenching.