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Ritchie Bros. offers an extensive selection of excavators from top brands like Caterpillar, John Deere, and Komatsu. Whether you're looking for trackhoes, diggers, or mini excavators, our excavator auctions provide competitive prices on equipment ready to work.

With a global inventory and no reserve pricing, you can find the right machine for your construction or earthmoving projects—bid with confidence and secure your next excavator today! We add new inventory daily so be sure to look for the perfect model.



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Excavators

  • 2018 Volvo ECR25D Mini Excavator

    Maltby, L3, GBR

    Usage: 646 hr


    Enclosed Cab • 2018 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 1350 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 1220 mm Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 1978 Hitachi UH073 Tracked Excavator

    1978 Hitachi UH073 Tracked Excavator

    Nisku, AB, CAN

    Usage: 184 hr


    Located in Lane 60 Spot 21 • 9 ft 6 in Stick • 24 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 24 in Digging Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2020 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    2020 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    Maltby, L3, GBR

    Usage: 2,010 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1100 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2018 Bobcat E20 Mini Excavator

    2018 Bobcat E20 Mini Excavator

    Dunnigan, CA

    Usage: 2,115 hr


    2017 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2012 Cat 306 Miniexcavadora / Mini Excavator

    2012 Cat 306 Miniexcavadora / Mini Excavator

    Polotitlán de la Ilustración, MEX, MEX

    Usage: 4,279 hr


    Enclosed Cab • 5 ft 2 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 15 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 28 in Digging Bucket • / Cabina • Brazo 5 ft 2 in • Sistema Auxiliar Hidraulico • Cuchilla • Zapatas Triples 15 in • Cucharon 15 in

    Timed auction

  • 2020 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    2020 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    Maltby, L3, GBR

    Usage: 2,235 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1100 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 XCMG XC27E Mini Excavator

    2022 XCMG XC27E Mini Excavator

    Meppen, SXNY, DEU

    Usage: 755 hr


    2021 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 1300 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 1200 mm Cleanup Bucket • Canopy

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2017 Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator

    2017 Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator

    Maltby, L3, GBR

    Usage: 5,514 hr


    Enclosed Cab • 2017 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 1440 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 1230 mm Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2017 Kobelco SK25SR-6 Mini Excavator

    2017 Kobelco SK25SR-6 Mini Excavator

    Maltby, L3, GBR

    Usage: 2,203 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1400 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 250 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 230 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

  • 2018 Kubota U17 Mini Excavator
    Lot 268

    2018 Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

    South Vienna, OH

    Usage: 1,530 hr


    37.5 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 18 in Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2014 Bobcat E35 3.5T Mini Excavator (Inoperable)

    Enclosed Cab • 1320 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2019 Cat 303.5E2CR Mini Excavator (Inoperable)

    Tier 4 • 2018 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 5 ft 1 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 11.5 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 16 in Digging Bucket • Thumb Bracket

    Timed auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

    Dunnigan, CA

    Usage: 2,165 hr


    Swing Boom • 3 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 8 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • Bobcat 328 Mini Excavator

    Bobcat 328 Mini Excavator

    Amaranth, ON, CAN

    Usage: 7,476 hr


    1999 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 4 ft 6 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • 15 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 2 of 3)
  • 2020 Hitachi ZX19U-6 YR Mini Excavator

    Swing Boom • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 230 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Cleanup Bucket • Additional Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2020 Hitachi ZX19U-6 YR Mini Excavator

    Swing Boom • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 230 mm Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Cleanup Bucket • Additional Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2010 Kubota U25-3 Mini-Pelle Mini Excavator

    2010 Kubota U25-3 Mini-Pelle Mini Excavator

    Nivolas-Vermelle, FRA

    Usage: 3,929 hr


    Swing Boom • 1350 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 1180 mm Cleanup Bucket • Additional 420 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2013 Bobcat E32EM Mini-Pelle Mini Excavator

    2013 Bobcat E32EM Mini-Pelle Mini Excavator

    Avignon, PACD, FRA

    Usage: 3,725 hr


    Swing Boom • 1300 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2015 Komatsu PC22MR-3 Mini Excavator

    2015 Komatsu PC22MR-3 Mini Excavator

    Caorso, EMRM, ITA

    Usage: 2,899 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2017 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    2017 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    Caorso, EMRM, ITA

    Usage: 2,588 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2014 Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator

    2014 Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator

    Caorso, EMRM, ITA

    Usage: 4,955 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1500 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 1480 mm Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2017 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    2017 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    Caorso, EMRM, ITA

    Usage: 2,768 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1100 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 1200 mm Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2014 JCB 8050 Mini Excavator

    2014 JCB 8050 Mini Excavator

    Caorso, EMRM, ITA

    Usage: 4,419 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1700 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 570 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2018 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    2018 JCB 8025 Mini Excavator

    Caorso, EMRM, ITA

    Usage: 2,045 hr


    Swing Boom • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Cleanup Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,427 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 730 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Sany SY60C Mini Excavator

    2022 Sany SY60C Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,589 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1550 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 710 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,374 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 730 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,620 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 730 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 335 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 730 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 280 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 680 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,250 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Backfill Blade • 40 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 730 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC58-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,292 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 730 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2022 Komatsu PC70-8 Mini Excavator

    2022 Komatsu PC70-8 Mini Excavator

    Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE

    Usage: 1,126 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1650 mm Stick • 450 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 840 mm Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 1994 John Deere 690E Tracked Excavator

    9 ft 6 in Stick • 29.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • Manual Quick Coupler • 34 in Digging Bucket • Manual Thumb

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2006 Volvo EC330B LC Tracked Excavator

    2005 US EPA Label • 13 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • 31 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 42 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2013 Wacker Neuson 28Z3 Mini Excavator

    2013 Wacker Neuson 28Z3 Mini Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 4,917 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Straight Travel Pedal • 1060 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 295 mm Rubber Tracks • 290 mm Digging Bucket • Manual Thumb

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Chehalis, WA

    Usage: 1,601 hr


    Swing Boom • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 16.5 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2015 Bobcat E26 EM Mini Excavator

    2015 Bobcat E26 EM Mini Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 4,645 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1100 mm Stick • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 1200 mm Cleanup Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 1996 Cat 322LN Tracked Excavator

    1996 Cat 322LN Tracked Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 10,105 hr


    Air Conditioner • 2970 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • 600 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • Manual Quick Coupler • 1360 mm Digging Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

    Perris, CA

    Usage: 1,313 hr


    Swing Boom • 3 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 17 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2015 JCB 8018CTS Mini Excavator

    2015 JCB 8018CTS Mini Excavator

    Mead, CO

    Usage: 170 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 4 ft 2 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2012 Bobcat E26 Mini Excavator

    2012 Bobcat E26 Mini Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 5,318 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1100 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 420 mm Digging Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2023 Messersi M22U Mini Excavator (Unused)

    Tier 4 • 2022 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 1000 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 250 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 500 mm Digging Bucket • Canopy

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • Komatsu PC300-6 Tracked Excavator

    13 ft 2 in Stick • 33.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • Manual Quick Coupler • 22 in Digging Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2017 Kubota KX018-4 Mini Excavator

    2017 Kubota KX018-4 Mini Excavator

    Humble, TX

    Usage: 2,836 hr


    Control Pattern Changer • Tier 4 • 2015 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 3 ft 7 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 16 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Spokane, WA

    Usage: 2,232 hr


    2018 US EPA Label • CARB Compliant • 3 ft 1 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2017 Kobota U17 Mini Excavator

    2017 Kobota U17 Mini Excavator

    Odessa, MO

    Usage: 1,655 hr


    Swing Boom • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 17.5 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

  • 2025 CFG QNT30 Mini Excavator (Unused)

    Enclosed Cab • 2024 US EPA Label • CARB Compliant • Swing Boom • 3 ft 9 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb

    Timed auction

  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Lake Worth, TX

    Usage: 1,470 hr


    Swing Boom • 2 ft 10 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2015 Wacker Neuson EZ38 Mini Excavator

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2017 Wacker Neuson 6003 Mini Excavator

    2017 Wacker Neuson 6003 Mini Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 6,797 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Swing Boom • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 800 mm Digging Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Mead, CO

    Usage: 1,719 hr


    Tier 4 • 2018 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 3 ft 2 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 17 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota K008T4 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota K008T4 Mini Excavator

    Chilliwack, BC, CAN

    Usage: 1,304 hr


    2018 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 2 ft 8 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 7 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 11 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 2)
  • 2025 CFG MY50R Mini Excavator (Unused)

    Enclosed Cab • 2025 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 3 ft 1 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 17 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb

    Timed auction

  • 2013 Cat 302.4 Mini Excavator

    2013 Cat 302.4 Mini Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 3,733 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1050 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 300 mm Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 450 mm Digging Bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Humble, TX

    Usage: 1,865 hr


    Control Pattern Changer • Tier 4 • 2018 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 3 ft 1 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 17 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Humble, TX

    Usage: 2,069 hr


    Swing Boom • 3 ft 2 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 18 in Digging Bucket • Extendable Tracks

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)
  • 2018 Yanmar SV18 Mini Excavator

    2018 Yanmar SV18 Mini Excavator

    Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD

    Usage: 2,963 hr


    Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 1050 mm Stick • Backfill Blade • 230 mm Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 960 mm Digging Bucket • Additional 470 mm Digging Bucket • 270mm digging bucket

    Live auction

    (Day 2 of 2)
  • 2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    2018 Kubota U17VR1 Mini Excavator

    Livingston, LA

    Usage: 1,897 hr


    Swing Boom • 3 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • 16.5 in Digging Bucket

    Timed auction

    (Day 1 of 3)

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What are excavators used for?

Excavators, often referred to as diggers, can be used for all kinds of construction, mining, landscaping, demolition, river dredging, and material handling projects.

Other excavator tasks can also be accomplished by using various hydraulic excavator attachments such as your traditional bucket that digs towards the cab and machine.

The rock and V bucket are two types of buckets that look like a digging bucket but with longer sharper teeth and a narrow V-shaped edge for cutting.

Excavators can also be fitted with a variety of attachements like auger attachments for digging holes and trenches; breaker attachments to break into tougher surfaces like stone and concrete; grapple attachments to easily pick up large materials like tree stumps and concrete that are too oversized for a bucket; and coupler attachments that allow you to quickly switch between tools and attachments without needing a crew.

Types of Excavators

Tracked Excavators

Often referred to as crawler excavators, these heavy-duty machines excel in demanding terrain. Equipped with tracks, they offer superior traction and stability, making them ideal for large-scale projects like mining, construction, and demolition. Tracked excavators in the 70-ton range and above are particularly powerful and capable of handling the most challenging tasks.

Mini Excavators

Compact and maneuverable, mini excavators are perfect for tight spaces and smaller projects. They are commonly used in landscaping, trenching, and utility work. Their versatility and ease of operation make them popular choices for both residential and commercial applications.

Wheeled Excavators

Also known as mobile excavators, these machines offer greater mobility compared to tracked excavators. Equipped with rubber tires, they can easily navigate paved surfaces and are often used in urban environments for road construction, utility work, and demolition projects.

What are good engine hours for a used excavator and how long do they last?

When considering the purchase of a used trackhoe, understanding what constitutes good mileage and how long the machine can last is crucial. Generally, a well-maintained excavator can offer reliable performance for around 8,000 to 10,000 engine hours. This range can vary significantly based on the type of work the excavator was used for, with those primarily used in less demanding tasks often lasting longer. Regular maintenance and proper usage are key factors that contribute to an excavator's lifespan. For instance, an excavator used in heavy construction work might wear out faster than one used for light landscaping, but with diligent maintenance—including timely oil changes, component checks, and repairs—the lifespan can be significantly extended. Buyers should look for detailed maintenance records and consider the brand’s reputation for durability when evaluating a used excavator's mileage.

Most reliable excavator brands

When it comes to the backbone of your construction or mining operation, reliability is paramount. That's why choosing the right excavator is crucial. Several brands consistently deliver exceptional durability and performance, making them top choices for businesses like yours.

Caterpillar remains a gold standard in the industry. Renowned for their robust build, extensive dealer support network, and unparalleled parts availability, Caterpillar excavators offer longevity and minimal downtime. Models like the 320D and 336 have earned a stellar reputation for their reliability and power.

Komatsu is another industry giant, celebrated for its advanced technology and fuel efficiency. Their excavators excel in various conditions, making them versatile assets. The PC210 and PC300 models are particularly sought after for their reliability and performance.

Hitachi is known for producing high-performance excavators with innovative features. Their hydraulic systems are industry-leading, contributing to their machines' overall dependability. The ZX210 and ZX350 models are prime examples of Hitachi's commitment to quality and performance.

Ritchie Bros. is your top choice for buying used excavators and trackhoes

When buying used equipment at our excavator auctions, we pride on ourselves standing out as one of the best options. Here are three reasons why we are your number 1 choice for buying a used excavator:

Global reach and large inventory

Ritchie Bros. proudly operates on a global scale so all our products offer you a wide variety. You can browse some of the top brands in the industry, reliable excavator models such as the Cat 330 or John Deere 35G and with many locations across the globe, you'll be sure to find one conveniently located near you.

Reputation and expertise

Ritchie Bros. have decades of experience in the heavy equipment industry so trusted brands and companies work with us consistently to take care of selling their equipment fleet. No matter the size of your company, we work with them all like Hitchman Construction, a local excavation company in New Brunswick or Seneca Excavating, dispersing their well maintained excavators in North East, Maryland.

Comprehensive inspections and reports

Being a trusted brand in the heavy equipment industry, Ritchie Bros. provides through & rigorous inspection services and reports giving you further peace of mind when buying an excavator with us.

Different ways to buy used excavators with Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. offers multiple ways to buy heavy equipment such as live auctions, Marketplace-E with instant offers and our new private buying experience at Ritchie List. Expand your search for excavators for sale today with our storefronts:

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