Used Excavators for the Construction Industry
Construction sites demand machines that dig, lift, load, and grade without downtime. Our extensive inventory of used excavators for construction gives contractors and builders a cost-effective way to access reliable, work-ready equipment from trusted brands like Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, and Sany.
Whether you are handling foundation digging, trenching for utilities, site clearing, demolition support, or material loading, every machine below is inspected, classified by size, and listed with full specifications so you can match the right excavator to your job scope and budget.
Compare operating weight, engine power, dig depth, and bucket capacity side by side, then add machines to the compare tool to make a confident purchase decision.
| Used Excavator Image | Excavator Title | Excavator Brand | Excavator Class | Operating Weight | Engine Model & Net Power | Max Dig Depth | Bucket Capacity | Transport Dimensions: Length, Width, Height | Applications | Working Hours | Production Year | Price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Used Komatsu PC200-6 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 20 T | Komatsu SAA6D107E 138 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.4 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 2900 H | 2018 | $28,000 | |
 | Used CAT323D Excavator | Caterpillar | Medium | 23 T | CAT C7.1 164 HP | 6.7 m | 1.2 m³ | 9.5 x 2.9 x 3.1 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 1900 H | 2020 | $40,000 | |
 | Used CAT320DL Excavator | Caterpillar | Medium | 20 T | CAT C7.1 145 HP | 6.7 m | 1.0 m³ | 9.5 x 2.9 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 539 H | 2022 | $42,000 | |
 | Used CAT320C Excavator | Caterpillar | Medium | 20 T | CAT C7.1 145 HP | 6.7 m | 1.0 m³ | 9.5 x 2.9 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1631 H | 2016 | $30,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC460 Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 345 HP | 8.5 m | 2.07 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1500 H | 2020 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC250D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 188 HP | 7.7 m | 1.13 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1500 H | 2020 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC240D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 180 HP | 7.5 m | 1.08 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 2000 H | 2019 | $34,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC210D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 21 T | Volvo D6E 156 HP | 6.7 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.6 x 2.9 x 2.9 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1700 H | 2020 | $36,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC200D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 20 T | Volvo D6E 156 HP | 6.7 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.6 x 2.9 x 2.9 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1600 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY245 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 184 HP | 7.6 m | 1.1 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1000 H | 2021 | $42,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY235-9 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 176 HP | 7.5 m | 1.06 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 900 H | 2021 | $41,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY215 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 21 T | Diesel Engine 161 HP | 7.2 m | 0.97 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 700 H | 2021 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Kobelco SK260 Excavator | Kobelco | Medium | 20 T | Diesel Engine 195 HP | 7.8 m | 1.17 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1800 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Kobelco SK200D Excavator | Kobelco | Medium | 20 T | Diesel Engine 150 HP | 6.9 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1800 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Kobelco SK380D Excavator | Kobelco | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 285 HP | 8.5 m | 1.71 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1700 H | 2020 | $42,000 | |
 | Used Kobelco SK350 Excavator | Kobelco | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 263 HP | 8.5 m | 1.58 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1700 H | 2020 | $42,000 | |
 | Used Kobelco SK250D Excavator | Kobelco | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 188 HP | 7.7 m | 1.13 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1700 H | 2020 | $42,000 | |
 | Used Hyundai 215-9 Excavator | Hyundai | Medium | 21.5 T | Diesel Engine 150 HP | 6.9 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 2400 H | 2019 | $28,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX240-3 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 180 HP | 7.5 m | 1.08 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1900 H | 2020 | $36,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX230LC Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 23 T | Diesel Engine 173 HP | 7.4 m | 1.04 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 2400 H | 2020 | $37,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX225 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 22.5 T | Diesel Engine 169 HP | 7.3 m | 1.01 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 2000 H | 2020 | $33,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX210 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 21 T | Isuzu AH-4HK1X 164 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1700 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX200-6 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 20 T | Isuzu AH-4HK1X 164 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 3300 H | 2018 | $30,000 | |
 | Used Hitachi ZX200-3 Excavators | Hitachi | Medium | 20 T | Isuzu AH-4HK1X 164 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1800 H | 2020 | $34,000 | |
 | Used Doosan DH225LC-9 Excavator | Doosan | Medium | 22.5 T | Diesel Engine 169 HP | 7.3 m | 1.01 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 2100 H | 2019 | $25,000 | |
 | Used Doosan DH220LC-7 Excavator | Doosan | Medium | 22 T | Diesel Engine 165 HP | 7.2 m | 0.99 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 3000 H | 2018 | $24,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY205C-9 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 20.5 T | Diesel Engine 154 HP | 7 m | 0.92 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1400 H | 2020 | $28,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC240-8 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 180 HP | 7.5 m | 1.08 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Storm Detention Vaults Demolition – Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1800 H | 2020 | $33,000 | |
 | Used Doosan DH215-9E Excavator | Doosan | Medium | 21.5 T | Diesel Engine 161 HP | 7.2 m | 0.97 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1900 H | 2019 | $25,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC220-8N1 | Komatsu | Medium | 22 T | Diesel Engine 165 HP | 7.2 m | 0.99 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 2100 H | 2020 | $33,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC220-7 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 22 T | Diesel Engine 165 HP | 7.2 m | 0.99 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 3000 H | 2018 | $28,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC220-8k Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 22 T | Diesel Engine 165 HP | 7.2 m | 0.99 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Dirt Removal | 2600 H | 2019 | $33,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC210-8 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 21 T | Diesel Engine 158 HP | 7.1 m | 0.95 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 850 H | 2022 | $38,500 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC200-10 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 20 T | Komatsu SAA6D107E 138 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.4 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1300 H | 2021 | $50,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC200-8 | Komatsu | Medium | 20 T | Komatsu SAA6D107E 138 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.4 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 17 H | 2020 | $38,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 20 T | Komatsu SAA6D107E 138 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.4 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1700 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC200-7 Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 20 T | Komatsu SAA6D107E 138 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.4 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1000 H | 2018 | $30,000 | |
 | Used Komatsu PC200-6E Excavator | Komatsu | Medium | 20 T | Komatsu SAA6D107E 138 HP | 6.6 m | 0.8 m³ | 9.4 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction – Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork – Highway Embankment & Road Grading – Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 3200 H | 2017 | $26,000 |
How to Choose the Right Used Excavator for Construction
The best excavator for a construction project depends on three factors: the size of your site, the depth and type of digging, and how you transport the machine. Use the size guide below to narrow your options before comparing individual specs.
Excavator Size Classes for Construction Work
| Class | Operating Weight | Best For | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (1–6 T) | Up to 6 T | Tight access, residential, urban sites | Trenching, landscaping, small footings |
| Midi (6–10 T) | 6–10 T | Mixed light-to-medium tasks | Utility work, driveways, light foundations |
| Standard (10–45 T) | 10–45 T | General construction & site prep | Foundations, grading, loading, demolition support |
| Large (45 T+) | 45 T and above | Heavy civil & bulk earthmoving | Deep excavation, large-scale site clearing |
Match the Excavator to the Construction Task
| Construction Task | Recommended Class | Key Spec to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation & basement digging | Standard / Large | Max dig depth |
| Utility & pipeline trenching | Mini / Midi | Bucket width & dig depth |
| Site clearing & grading | Standard | Operating weight & reach |
| Loading trucks | Standard / Large | Bucket capacity |
| Demolition support | Standard / Large | Operating weight & arm strength |
| Urban / confined sites | Mini | Transport dimensions |
What to Verify Before You Buy a Used Construction Excavator
- Working hours: Lower hours generally mean more remaining service life. Under 10,000 hours is common for well-maintained mid-life machines.
- Operating weight vs. transport: Confirm the machine’s length, width, and height fit your trailer and local road limits before purchase.
- Engine and net power: Higher net power improves cycle times on heavy digging and loading. Match power to your most demanding daily task.
- Bucket capacity: A larger bucket moves more per cycle but needs more engine power and stability. Right-size it to your material and machine class.
- Production year: Newer build years often meet stricter emissions standards, which matters for jobsites with environmental requirements.
Why Buy a Used Excavator for Construction
- Lower upfront cost: Used machines deliver the same digging capability at a fraction of new-equipment pricing, freeing capital for other project needs.
- Faster availability: No long lead times. Inspected machines are ready to deploy to your site.
- Proven reliability: Brands like Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi are built to endure thousands of hours of construction duty.
- Strong resale value: Quality used excavators hold value, lowering your total cost of ownership across the machine’s life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size excavator do I need for general construction?
For most general construction work, a standard-class excavator between 10 and 45 tons offers the best balance of dig depth, reach, and loading capacity. Use a mini excavator for confined urban or residential sites.
How many working hours is too many for a used excavator?
It depends on maintenance history, but machines under 10,000 hours typically have substantial service life remaining. Always review the service record alongside the hour reading.
Which excavator brand is best for construction?
Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Volvo are all industry-proven for construction. The best choice depends on parts availability in your region and the specific machine’s condition and price.
Ready to Buy?
Use the comparison tool above to shortlist machines by weight, dig depth, and price, then contact our team for inspection reports, transport options, and a final quote.