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Sell Your CAT 349 Large Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 349 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 349 at $48,000–$415,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 13 auction results for the CAT 349 ranged from $48,400 to $157,300; 10 dealer asks ran $100,000–$415,000.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $166,000–$415,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $71,000–$166,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $59,000–$71,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $48,000–$59,000 |
See the recent CAT 349 sales and asks.
CAT 349 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C11 ACERT 424 hp
- Operating weight
- 105,200 lb
- Size class
- Large
- Max Dig Depth
- 25.1 ft
- Fuel tank
- 188.9 gal
Checked against 349 (next gen).
Full CAT 349specifications →Which CAT 349 Do You Have?
The CAT 349 has been sold in several generations: 349E, 349F, 349 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 349
Seen most often on a CAT 349; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Hydraulic Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
- Shear
How the CAT 349 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 349 | 105,200 lb | 424 | 25.1 ft | $48,000–$415,000 |
| Komatsu PC490 | 107,850 lb | 359.4 | 28.2 ft | $255,000–$520,000 |
| Volvo EC480 | 100,310 lb | 373 | 25.7 ft | $329,500–$720,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC490, the CAT 349 is 2,650 lb lighter, has 64.6 more hp and has 3.1 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC480, the CAT 349 is 4,890 lb heavier, has 51 more hp and has 0.6 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 345 and the next size up is the CAT 352.
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 349 used for?
The CAT 349 is mostly put to work on mining, quarrying, heavy demolition.