How Much Does a Used Excavator Cost? (Nov 2026 Asking Prices)
Updated
The median asking price for a used excavator at Proxy Equipment is $44,000, across 219 live listings as of Nov 2, 2026. The middle half of asking prices runs from $28,000 to $76,100. The full range is $6,900 to $554,900. Model years run from 1983 to 2026, with a median of 2012.
- Median asking price
- $44,000
- Middle half of asking prices
- $28,000 to $76,100
- Median model year
- 2012
- Median hours
- 6,900
Asking prices on 219 live listings, updated Nov 2, 2026. Every figure is an asking price on a live listing.
Asking Prices by Model Year
| Model years | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Before 2000 | 52 | $22,000 |
| 2000–2009 | 48 | $33,900 |
| 2010–2014 | 30 | $55,000 |
| 2015–2019 | 51 | $69,000 |
| 2020 and newer | 41 | $82,900 |
Asking Prices by Hours
| Hour meter | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3,600 hours | 54 | $58,900 |
| 3,600–6,900 hours | 53 | $58,000 |
| 6,900–10,200 hours | 56 | $42,500 |
| 10,200 hours and up | 54 | $34,900 |
Asking Prices by Brand
| Brand | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 55 | $46,400 |
| Deere | 37 | $44,900 |
| Komatsu | 34 | $31,500 |
| Hitachi | 17 | $41,900 |
| Case | 11 | $35,000 |
What Moves the Asking Price
- Model year. Units from 2020 or newer have a median asking price of $82,900; units from before 2000, $22,000.
- Hours. Units with under 3,600 hours have a median asking price of $58,900; units with 10,200 hours and up, $34,900.
- Brand. Among brands with at least 3 listings, medians run from $31,500 (Komatsu) to $46,400 (Caterpillar).
Live Listings
Lowest asking prices
- 2024 FF Industrial FF15R ($6,900)
- 1996 Caterpillar 307 ($6,999, 5,191 hours)
- 2005 Deere 330C LC ($7,300, 9,000 hours)
Newest model years
- 2026 Takeuchi TB290 ($123,900, 48 hours)
- 2025 Link Belt 170 X4S ($179,900, 142 hours)
- 2025 Caterpillar 320 ($219,000, 979 hours)
Sold through Proxy in the last 12 months: 30
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a used excavator cost?
The median asking price for a used excavator at Proxy Equipment is $44,000, across 219 live listings as of Nov 2, 2026. The middle half of asking prices runs from $28,000 to $76,100. The full range is $6,900 to $554,900. Model years run from 1983 to 2026, with a median of 2012. Price depends on year, hours, brand and condition, and every listing shows its asking price.
What do used excavators cost by model year?
Median asking prices by model year: Before 2000, $22,000 (52 listings); 2000–2009, $33,900 (48 listings); 2010–2014, $55,000 (30 listings); 2015–2019, $69,000 (51 listings); 2020 and newer, $82,900 (41 listings).
How do hours affect the asking price of a used excavator?
Median asking prices by hour meter reading: under 3,600 hours, $58,900; 3,600–6,900 hours, $58,000; 6,900–10,200 hours, $42,500; 10,200 hours and up, $34,900.
Which brands of used excavators are listed, and at what asking prices?
Median asking price by brand, among brands with at least 3 listings: Caterpillar $46,400 (55 listings); Deere $44,900 (37 listings); Komatsu $31,500 (34 listings); Hitachi $41,900 (17 listings); Case $35,000 (11 listings).
How many used excavators are for sale?
222 used excavators are listed at Proxy Equipment right now, and 30 more sold through Proxy in the last 12 months. Asking prices on 219 live listings, updated Nov 2, 2026.