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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
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 310 | 22,447 lb | 70.3 | 17.1 ft | $55,000–$161,000 |
| Komatsu PC130 | 27,690 lb | 91.2 | 18.1 ft | No data yet |
| Volvo EC200 | 48,500 lb | 154 | 21.3 ft | No data yet |
| Hitachi ZX130 | 30,864 lb | 97.8 | 19.8 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.