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Sell Your CAT 340 Large Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 340 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 340 at $229,000–$405,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 2 auction results for the CAT 340 ranged from $321,200 to $389,400; 9 dealer asks ran $229,900–$405,000.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $319,000–$405,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $282,500–$319,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $242,500–$282,500 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $229,000–$242,500 |
See the recent CAT 340 sales and asks.
CAT 340 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C9 ACERT 346 hp
- Operating weight
- 83,100 lb
- Size class
- Large
- Max Dig Depth
- 26.6 ft
- Fuel tank
- 158.5 gal
Checked against 340 (next gen).
Full CAT 340specifications →Which CAT 340 Do You Have?
The CAT 340 has been sold in several generations: 340F, 340 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 340
Seen most often on a CAT 340; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
- Variable Angle Boom
Popular attachments
- Hydraulic Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 340 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 340 | 83,100 lb | 346 | 26.6 ft | $229,000–$405,000 |
| Komatsu PC360 | 80,547 lb | 257 | 25.8 ft | $240,000–$400,000 |
| Volvo EC380 | 83,330 lb | 303 | 22.3 ft | $275,000–$560,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC360, the CAT 340 is 2,553 lb heavier, has 89 more hp and has 0.8 ft more max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC380, the CAT 340 is 230 lb lighter, has 43 more hp and has 4.3 ft more max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 336 and the next size up is the CAT 345.
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 340 used for?
The CAT 340 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, quarrying, mining.