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Sell Your CAT 316 Midi Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 316 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 316 at $96,000–$210,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $174,000–$210,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $145,000–$174,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $120,000–$145,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $96,000–$116,000 |
Check the full CAT 316 spec sheet.
CAT 316 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C4.4 119 hp
- Operating weight
- 38,800 lb
- Size class
- Midi
- Max Dig Depth
- 17.1 ft
- Fuel tank
- 76.7 gal
Checked against 316E L (matches 2012-2018 years).
Full CAT 316specifications →Which CAT 316 Do You Have?
The CAT 316 has been sold in several generations: 316E L, 316F L. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.
What to Include With Your CAT 316
Seen most often on a CAT 316; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 316 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 316 | 38,800 lb | 119 | 17.1 ft | $96,000–$210,000 |
| Komatsu PC210 | 53,882 lb | 158 | 22 ft | $119,000–$260,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC210, the CAT 316 is 15,082 lb lighter, has 39 less hp and has 4.9 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 315 and the next size up is the CAT 317.
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
What is the CAT 316 used for?
The CAT 316 is mostly put to work on general excavation, demolition, trenching.