Excavators for sale

Excavators for sale range from compact 1-tonne mini machines to 100-tonne mining giants, so matching the class to the job is the first decision. Crawler excavators cover most earthmoving, trenching and demolition work; their tracks spread the load and suit soft or uneven ground. Wheel excavators move faster between sites and work well on hard surfaces like paved yards or urban streets. Amphibious excavators carry pontoon undercarriages for dredging, wetland work and flood-zone projects where a standard machine would sink. Suction excavators are the right tool where buried services make mechanical digging too risky.

What to check on a used excavator

The listings here are used machines from 2019 to 2024, so condition matters. Before you commit:

• Check undercarriage wear on crawlers: tracks, sprockets and rollers are expensive to replace.
• Pull the service records and look at the hour meter. A 2,000-hour machine maintained well beats a 1,000-hour one that wasn't.
• Inspect the boom, arm and bucket pins for play, and the hydraulic cylinders for weeping seals.
• Ask for original purchase invoices and confirm the machine is free of finance liens.
• If it's shipping internationally, confirm it has cleared customs before you arrange transport.
• Check local parts and service availability for the brand you're buying.

What drives excavator prices

Operating weight and digging depth are the main factors, followed by hours, condition and attachments included. Brand support networks also affect resale value. Machines from Bobcat, Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu and Mecalac all appear in current listings.

If you already know your spec, post a wanted listing or browse the full construction equipment range on EasiMachines.