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Sell Your CAT 317 Midi Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 317 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 317 at $107,000–$235,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $195,000–$235,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $162,000–$195,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $134,000–$162,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $107,000–$129,500 |
Check the full CAT 317 spec sheet.
CAT 317 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C6.6 133 hp
- Operating weight
- 40,200 lb
- Size class
- Midi
- Max Dig Depth
- 21 ft
- Fuel tank
- 71.6 gal
Checked against 317 (next gen, current).
Full CAT 317specifications →Which CAT 317 Do You Have?
The CAT 317 has been sold in several generations: 317D L, 317F L. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.
What to Include With Your CAT 317
Seen most often on a CAT 317; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 317 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 317 | 40,200 lb | 133 | 21 ft | $107,000–$235,000 |
| Komatsu PC240 | 55,129 lb | 177 | 23.2 ft | $128,000–$280,000 |
| Volvo EC300 | 78,485 lb | 240.1 | 24.6 ft | $240,000–$400,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC240, the CAT 317 is 14,929 lb lighter, has 44 less hp and has 2.2 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC300, the CAT 317 is 38,285 lb lighter, has 107.1 less hp and has 3.6 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 316 and the next size up is the CAT 320.
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 317 used for?
The CAT 317 is mostly put to work on general excavation, demolition, trenching.