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Sell Your CAT 325 Medium Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 325 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 325 at $140,000–$250,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $208,000–$250,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $172,000–$208,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $143,000–$172,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $140,000–$143,000 |
Check the full CAT 325 spec sheet.
CAT 325 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C6.6 ACERT 172 hp
- Operating weight
- 62,600 lb
- Size class
- Medium
- Max Dig Depth
- 22 ft
- Fuel tank
- 82.7 gal
Checked against 325 (next gen).
Full CAT 325specifications →Which CAT 325 Do You Have?
The CAT 325 has been sold in several generations: 325D, 325F, 325 Next Gen. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.
What to Include With Your CAT 325
Seen most often on a CAT 325; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Hydraulic Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 325 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 325 | 62,600 lb | 172 | 22 ft | $140,000–$250,000 |
| Komatsu PC240 | 55,129 lb | 177 | 23.2 ft | $128,000–$280,000 |
| Volvo EC250 | 61,730 lb | 213.3 | 23.4 ft | $151,000–$330,000 |
| Hitachi ZX300 | 66,139 lb | 249 | 24.3 ft | $220,000–$370,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC240, the CAT 325 is 7,471 lb heavier, has 5 less hp and has 1.2 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC250, the CAT 325 is 870 lb heavier, has 41.3 less hp and has 1.4 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Hitachi ZX300, the CAT 325 is 3,539 lb lighter, has 77 less hp and has 2.3 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 326 and the next size up is the CAT 330.
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 325 used for?
The CAT 325 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, quarrying.