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Sell Your CAT 325 Medium Excavator

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172 HP62,600 lbsMedium ClassEst. $140,000 – $250,000
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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

Low

$140,000

High

$250,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a CAT 325 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
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

CAT 325 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
CAT 32562,600 lb17222 ft$140,000–$250,000
Komatsu PC24055,129 lb17723.2 ft$128,000–$280,000
Volvo EC25061,730 lb213.323.4 ft$151,000–$330,000
Hitachi ZX30066,139 lb24924.3 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.