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Sell Your CAT 312 Small Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 312 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 312 at $65,500–$160,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $128,000–$160,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $102,000–$128,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $82,000–$102,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $65,500–$81,500 |
Check the full CAT 312 spec sheet.
CAT 312 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C4.4 94 hp
- Operating weight
- 33,069 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2008-2020
- Max Dig Depth
- 15.6 ft
- Fuel tank
- 68 gal
Checked against 312E L (matches 2008-2020 years).
Full CAT 312specifications →Which CAT 312 Do You Have?
The CAT 312 was built 2008-2020. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your CAT 312
Seen most often on a CAT 312; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 312 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 312 | 33,069 lb | 94 | 15.6 ft | $65,500–$160,000 |
| Komatsu PC160 | 37,787 lb | 115.4 | 19.6 ft | No data yet |
| Volvo EC220 | 53,460 lb | 171.7 | 22.1 ft | $35,000–$135,000 |
| Hitachi ZX200 | 44,092 lb | 164 | 20.8 ft | $112,000–$245,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC160, the CAT 312 is 4,718 lb lighter, has 21.4 less hp and has 4 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC220, the CAT 312 is 20,391 lb lighter, has 77.7 less hp and has 6.5 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Hitachi ZX200, the CAT 312 is 11,023 lb lighter, has 70 less hp and has 5.2 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 310 and the next size up is the CAT 315.
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 312 still made?
No. The CAT 312 was built 2008-2020, so every unit for sale is used.
What is the CAT 312 used for?
The CAT 312 is mostly put to work on general excavation, demolition, trenching.