Used Excavator Price List: China FOB Reference Bands by Brand, Tonnage and Hours
Release time: 2026-08-25
Last reviewed: 24 August 2026. Currency: USD. Price basis: public advertised FOB offers from China, not HCQ quotes or completed-sale data. Industry-generic public offer data — HCQ must verify before publishing.
A used excavator price in China is useful only when the offer identifies the exact model, year, working hours, serial number, condition, attachments and named port. For a 20-ton machine, public China FOB ads can span from the mid-teens to well above USD 50,000 because those facts are often different—or omitted. Use the table below to screen enquiries, not to approve a deposit.
HCQ Machinery lists used excavator categories from China, including used excavators. Ask for a live unit quotation only after you have chosen a model family and destination port.
A headline price is comparable only after the machine identity, condition evidence and delivery scope match.
China FOB used excavator price table: the reference bands to use before requesting a quote
The figures below are draft advertised-offer bands, rounded to the nearest USD 1,000. They are not a statistical price index, transaction history, promise of availability, or an HCQ selling price. Public offers are volatile and often lack a comparable year, condition report or hour record. Rows marked B have one or more direct public price signals but not a complete matched cohort; C rows are class-normalised planning bands and should be replaced with a dated quote log before publication.
| Brand / reference family | Approx. class | Under 5,000h | 5,000–10,000h | Over 10,000h | Evidence status | Public-source basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 306 / 308 class | 6–10 t | $16k–$28k | $10k–$18k | $6k–$12k | C | Class-level China offer guide; no matched CAT cohort |
| Hitachi ZX70 / XCMG XE60 class | 6–10 t | $16k–$25k | $12k–$19k | $8k–$14k | B | XCMG XE60 6t unit examples; model/condition differ |
| CAT 312 | 11–15 t | $22k–$38k | $14k–$26k | $8k–$16k | C | Multi-model Caterpillar offer pages; re-quote required |
| SANY SY135 / XCMG XE135 class | 11–15 t | $19k–$31k | $14k–$24k | $9k–$17k | B | XCMG XE135 unit examples; family-level comparison only |
| CAT 320 / 320GC | 20–25 t | $35k–$58k | $25k–$40k | $15k–$28k | B | CAT 320 public China FOB reference spans $25k–$58k |
| Komatsu PC200 | 20–25 t | $28k–$45k | $20k–$30k | $15k–$24k | B | Current PC200/PC220 advertised FOB offers |
| Komatsu PC220 | 20–25 t | $29k–$46k | $22k–$32k | $16k–$25k | B | Current PC200/PC220 advertised FOB offers |
| Hitachi ZX200 | 20–25 t | $28k–$35k | $20k–$28k | $12k–$22k | B | ZX200 offers around $24k–$27k plus older-unit listings |
| Doosan DX225 | 20–25 t | $24k–$32k | $17k–$26k | $11k–$19k | B | DX225 samples at $29k–$30k below 2,000h; broad lower ask range also seen |
| Hyundai R220 | 20–25 t | $26k–$34k | $18k–$26k | $12k–$20k | B | R220-9S ask of $28k at 200–1,000h; sparse older cohort |
| Kobelco SK200 | 20–25 t | $25k–$34k | $20k–$26k | $15k–$22k | B | Multiple public SK200 asks, including $17k–$26k |
| Volvo EC210 | 20–25 t | $27k–$35k | $20k–$28k | $14k–$22k | B | EC210 public FOB asks at $24k and $27k; age/condition incomplete |
| SANY SY215 | 20–25 t | $22k–$42k | $22k–$35k | $18k–$27k | B — wide | Sources disagree by engine/version/condition; do not narrow without live unit evidence |
| XCMG XE215 | 20–25 t | $23k–$40k | $17k–$29k | $12k–$20k | B | XE215/XE200 family unit examples at stated year/hour combinations |
| CAT 336 | 30–36 t | $50k–$80k | $30k–$50k | $18k–$35k | C | Sparse multi-model offers only; a comparable quote pack is required |
| Komatsu PC300 | 30–36 t | $35k–$46k | $25k–$35k | $15k–$26k | B | Multiple PC300 China FOB asks, including 2022 units |
| Hitachi ZX330 | 30–36 t | $45k–$65k | $30k–$48k | $20k–$33k | C | Related 30–35t public offers, not a matched ZX330 cohort |
| Doosan DX340 | 30–36 t | $49k–$58k | $30k–$48k | $20k–$35k | B | DX340 listing at $49k / 1,100h; sparse older cohort |
What the table is—and is not
The table is a shortlisting tool. It tells a buyer when an offer deserves a closer look and when its scope is too vague to compare. It does not tell you that a USD 20,000 PC200 or USD 50,000 DX340 is a fair price for every unit.
For example, published China offers put a CAT 320 reference band at USD 25,000–58,000, PC200/PC220 ads in a much lower band depending on the listed unit, and PC300 ads commonly around USD 28,000–40,000. Those are asking prices, not verified completed sales. CAT 320 reference · PC200/PC220 listings · PC300 listings
Before a human approves this page for publication, replace every C row and every broad B row with at least three dated, comparable offers for the same model family, hour cohort and condition grade. Do not publish it under the claim “real market price” without that evidence.
Does every extra 5,000 working hours reduce price by the same amount?
No. There is no defensible universal dollar deduction for every extra 5,000 hours. The hour meter is only one part of the unit's evidence. A 7,000-hour machine with documented service history, a clean hydraulic test and measured undercarriage wear can be a better purchase than a lower-hour machine with no traceable history. Conversely, a 3,000-hour claim without serial-number, controller or maintenance corroboration should not earn a premium.
Use these three questions instead of a fixed depreciation formula:
- Are the two machines the same generation and configuration? A PC200-7, PC200-8 and a newer PC200 family unit do not have the same market context.
- Can the stated hours be corroborated? Compare the cab display with the ECM hour reading or diagnostic history where that equipment supports it, then compare both with service records and visible wear. Do not assume every machine has an accessible ECM record.
- What wear costs are already in the price? Measure undercarriage, check leaks and boom/stick play, and put any immediate repair allowance beside the purchase price.
The same caution applies to the headline keyword Komatsu PC200 price used: a model name plus hours is not a unit specification. Ask for the serial number, build year, operating video, cold-start video, all-side photos and a dated inspection sheet before treating two PC200 quotes as comparable.
How does the year of a used excavator affect price?
Year is a useful filter, not a substitute for condition. It can change the engine/emissions configuration, electronics, component availability and resale expectations; it does not prove that a machine has been lightly used. A newer year with undocumented hours and a heavily worn undercarriage should not automatically outrank an older unit with a coherent evidence pack.
Use a simple year-and-hours matrix when requesting quotations:
| Unit profile | What to request before pricing it | Decision risk |
|---|---|---|
| Newer year, under 5,000h | Serial plate, hour evidence, maintenance records, cold start and hydraulic video | Low claimed hours may be a sales claim rather than evidence |
| Mid-age, 5,000–10,000h | Undercarriage measurements, hydraulic/engine inspection, repair history | The price can be sensible if condition matches the project |
| Older year, over 10,000h | Repair budget, oil/drive checks, structural weld inspection, spare-parts plan | A low purchase price can shift cost to the buyer after arrival |
FOB vs CIF vs DDP: what should the price difference include?
Do not use one global “FOB-to-CIF difference” number. FOB, CIF and DDP are different cost-and-responsibility scopes, not three versions of the same price. Under ICC Incoterms® 2020, FOB delivery/risk passes when the goods are on board at the named port. Under CIF, the seller contracts and pays freight and insurance to the named destination port, while risk still passes on board; the default CIF insurance is minimum cover unless the parties agree otherwise. ICC explanation of FOB and CIF
| Term | Use it only when the quotation states | Do not assume it includes |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Named China port, unit price, export-side scope, loading cut-off | Ocean freight, destination port charges, duty, tax, inland delivery |
| CIF | Named destination port, freight validity date, insurance scope, carrier/route assumptions | Import duty/tax, demurrage, inland delivery, broad insurance cover |
| DDP | Exact delivery address, importer-of-record arrangement, duty/tax responsibility and exclusions in writing | That the seller can lawfully or practically handle every destination's import requirements |
For a named route, ask the supplier to show the arithmetic as CIF = FOB + ocean freight + insurance and to list every excluded destination charge. One public 2026 guide gives Shanghai–Dar es Salaam ocean freight as an illustration, but it is one publisher's route-specific estimate—not a rate for Africa as a whole, and not a price for South America, Southeast Asia or Russia. Route-specific example
Are used excavators in China always cheaper than US or European machines?
No fixed percentage can be supported. China FOB, US dealer retail, European dealer price, auction hammer price and a buyer's landed cost are different comparisons. They can carry different attachments, repairs, tax treatment, warranty, transport distance and export documentation.
For perspective only—not as a price-discount claim—a US dealer advertised a 2018 CAT 320 with 4,466 hours at USD 109,900, while a China-focused CAT 320 reference page displayed a USD 25,000–58,000 FOB range. The machines, channel, scope and condition are not matched, so the gap cannot be reported as a China saving. US 2018 CAT 320 listing · China FOB reference
The fair comparison is:
Matched local unit total cost versus China unit FOB + freight + insurance + destination port charges + duty/tax + inland delivery + immediate repair allowance.
Match model generation, year, actual hours, bucket/coupler/attachments, emissions eligibility and condition evidence first. Then compare cost.
When a used excavator price is far below the reference band, what should you check?
An unusually low offer is not automatically a scam, but it is a signal to stop comparing prices and start comparing evidence. Do not wire a deposit until the seller can answer these questions against the specific unit:
- Is the model plate and serial number visible in a current photo or video?
- Does the video show cold start, travel, swing, boom/stick movement and the hour display?
- Are the photos of the exact machine, or catalogue photos reused across listings?
- Is the stated price FOB at a named port, or only EXW / an undefined price without export handling?
- Which bucket, quick coupler, hammer lines or other attachments are included?
- Is there a dated third-party inspection or a buyer-arranged yard inspection?
- Are freight, insurance, destination charges, customs and inland transport quoted separately?
Undercarriage Wear: request measurements, not “90% remaining” language
Undercarriage condition can change the value of a crawler excavator more than a tidy paint job. Caterpillar's used-equipment inspection material references track-measuring tools and ultrasonic wear indicators, which is why a useful inspection record should show what was measured and when. Caterpillar used-equipment inspection reference
Ask for a clear report on rails/chains, shoes, rollers, idlers and sprockets as applicable to the machine, plus close photos. Do not turn a seller's percentage claim into a remaining-life warranty.
ECM Hour Reading: corroborate the display where the unit supports it
For a unit that provides accessible controller/ECM information, ask for the diagnostic or controller-hour evidence and compare it with the cab meter, service records and wear. If no reliable electronic record is available, say so in the comparison sheet rather than filling the gap with an assumption. An ECM reading can support an hour claim; it does not replace physical inspection.
Tier 3 and Tier 4: a compliance question, not a shortcut to a higher price
Tier 3 and Tier 4 refer to nonroad diesel emissions standards in the relevant regulatory system. The US EPA describes the progression of nonroad compression-ignition engine requirements and the more stringent controls associated with Tier 4. EPA regulations overview
Before you use a Tier label in a purchase decision, obtain the engine plate, emissions label and documents required for your destination. Do not assume a Tier 3 or Tier 4 label makes a used machine importable into every country or creates a predictable resale premium.
Japan-Origin and Korea-Origin: treat origin as a document trail
Many export listings use Japan-Origin or Korea-Origin as a sales descriptor. Treat it as a claim to corroborate, not proof of condition. Ask for the serial number, export/registration history where available, importer records and a consistent machine identity across photos, video and paperwork. Origin does not prove original paint, low hours, factory service history or compliance with your country's import rules.
How to request a comparable used excavator quotation from China
Send this information in one message:
Model family: CAT 320 / Komatsu PC200 / Hitachi ZX200 / other
Acceptable year and hour range:
Destination port and country:
Price term requested: FOB / CIF / other
Attachments required:
Need before deposit: serial photo, cold-start/working video, hour evidence, undercarriage report, inspection option, full cost/exclusions list
That format lets a supplier return a specific unit rather than a generic second hand excavator price. For model research after you have defined the shortlist, browse HCQ's used Caterpillar excavators, used Komatsu excavators, used Hitachi excavators, used Doosan excavators and used SANY excavators categories.
FAQ
What is a fair used excavator price?
A fair price is a price for a defined unit and delivery scope, not the lowest figure in a marketplace search. Match the exact model generation, year, hours, serial-number evidence, attachments, undercarriage condition, inspection result and Incoterms scope before comparing offers.
What is a used Komatsu PC200 price in China?
Public China FOB advertisements currently show PC200/PC220 family offers across a wide range. This page uses USD 15,000–45,000 as an enquiry-screening context depending on hours and condition, not a live offer. Request a dated quotation for the exact PC200 generation and a full evidence pack before judging the number. Public PC200/PC220 offer set
Is CIF always better than FOB for a used excavator?
Neither term is automatically better. CIF can simplify freight and minimum insurance to a named destination port; FOB may give the buyer more control over shipping. Compare the named-port scope, insurance level, exclusions and destination charges in writing.
Should I buy a cheaper machine with more than 10,000 hours?
Only if the machine's physical condition, repair history, inspection results, immediate repair allowance and parts plan suit the job. The hour number alone cannot answer that question.
Source method and limitations
This AI-assisted research and editorial draft combines live HCQ category URLs, the ICC's trade-term definitions, regulator/OEM inspection sources and public China seller/marketplace listings. It does not report a physical inspection, HCQ price data or a completed sale. Public pricing examples included CAT 320, Komatsu PC200/PC220/PC300, Hitachi ZX200, Doosan DX225/DX340, Volvo EC210, SANY SY215, XCMG units, Kobelco SK200 and Hyundai R220. Examples include Hitachi ZX200 listings, Doosan DX225 listings, Volvo EC210 listing, XCMG unit examples, Kobelco SK200 offers, Hyundai R220 listing and Doosan DX340 listing.
Publication note: HCQ must approve the proposed URL and replace the sparse model/hour bands with a dated, comparable quotation log before this page is presented as a market price list. Publication is a human decision; this draft does not create a live page or guarantee rankings, traffic, leads or AI citations.
