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Sell Your CAT 330 Medium Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 330 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 330 at $180,000–$300,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $258,000–$300,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $222,000–$264,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $192,000–$228,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $180,000–$198,000 |
Check the full CAT 330 spec sheet.
CAT 330 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C7.1 ACERT 270 hp
- Operating weight
- 69,200 lb
- Size class
- Medium
- Max Dig Depth
- 24.8 ft
- Fuel tank
- 125.2 gal
Checked against 330 (next gen).
Full CAT 330specifications →Which CAT 330 Do You Have?
The CAT 330 has been sold in several generations: 330D, 330F, 330 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 330
Seen most often on a CAT 330; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Hydraulic Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 330 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 330 | 69,200 lb | 270 | 24.8 ft | $180,000–$300,000 |
| Komatsu PC290 | 67,396 lb | 196 | 24.1 ft | $151,000–$330,000 |
| Volvo EC300 | 78,485 lb | 240.1 | 24.6 ft | $240,000–$400,000 |
| Hitachi ZX350 | 77,360 lb | 281.8 | 25.6 ft | $280,000–$460,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC290, the CAT 330 is 1,804 lb heavier, has 74 more hp and has 0.7 ft more max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC300, the CAT 330 is 9,285 lb lighter, has 29.9 more hp and has 0.2 ft more max dig depth.
Against the Hitachi ZX350, the CAT 330 is 8,160 lb lighter, has 11.8 less hp and has 0.8 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 325 and the next size up is the CAT 336.
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 330 used for?
The CAT 330 is mostly put to work on general excavation, demolition, quarrying.