Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi
The most common full-size excavators in BC. Strong parts demand. Each maker uses its own model numbering, so the serial plate is the quickest way to identify a machine.
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Every make, every era
Excavator Brands We Buy, With Model Notes
If it has tracks, a boom and a bucket, we want to hear about it. Here's what we see most.
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- All major makes and older names
- Minis to full-size
- A data plate photo is enough
By make
Brands we buy
Caterpillar
301 to 305 minis, 306 to 308 midis, 311 and up.
Komatsu
PC35, PC55, PC78, PC138, PC210 and up.
Hitachi
Zaxis (ZX) and older EX machines.
John Deere
17G to 60G, 75G, 135G and up.
Kubota
KX and U series, U17 to KX080.
Bobcat
E35, E50, E85 and older 300s.
Takeuchi
TB216 to TB290.
Volvo
EC and short-swing ECR.
Case
CX series.
Kobelco
SK series.
Hyundai
Robex and HX.
Doosan / Develon
DX series.
Yanmar
ViO zero-tail-swing minis.
JCB
JS and compact minis.
Others
Link-Belt, Liebherr, Sany, Wacker Neuson, IHI, Gehl.
Model numbers
The number usually tells you the size
- Cat 308: around eight tonnes.
- Kubota KX040: about four.
- Komatsu PC210: 20-tonne class.
- CR, SR, ZTS, US: reduced or zero tail swing.
- LC: longer, wider undercarriage.
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At a glance
Makes we buy
- Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi
- John Deere and Case
- Kubota, Takeuchi and Bobcat minis
- Makes not listed here too
Makes in depth
More on the makes we see
We buy every make. Some notes on how they come up.
John Deere and Case
Common on construction and municipal work. Many come from municipal and utility fleets with service records, which helps.
Kubota, Takeuchi, Bobcat and Yanmar
The most common minis. Well known for holding value. Parts are easy to find for most of them, which helps the figure.
Volvo, Develon and Hyundai
Develon is the newer name for Doosan machines. Volvo and Hyundai machines are common too. Tell us the year and the model, because names and badges changed over the years.
Kobelco, Link-Belt and Sany
Seen less often, but bought just the same. They're bought running or not, and the serial plate tells us what we need.
Brand names
Brand names belong to their owners. We're not connected with any manufacturer. We list makes so you know we buy them, not because we have any tie to the companies.
Decals gone
Older machines often lose their decals. The serial plate or stamped numbers tell us what it is. A clear photo of the serial plate, taken straight on, is usually enough.
Grey market machines
Machines imported second-hand are bought too. The serial plate helps us check parts demand. Some imported machines have manuals in another language, and that's fine.
Brands not listed
If your make isn't listed, we still buy it. Send the serial plate and a few photos. Older or less common makes have fewer parts buyers, but the steel still counts.
Questions
Common questions
Do you buy brands that aren't on this page?
Yes. Brand matters less than size, condition and hours. Send the details whatever the decal says.
The decals are gone. How do I find the model?
Check the data plate, usually on the frame near the boom foot or inside the cab. A photo of the plate tells us the model, year and serial number.
Do some brands get a better offer?
Brands with strong resale and easy parts supply tend to sell on more easily, and that shows up in the offer. A well-kept lesser-known brand can still beat a neglected big name.
Do you buy grey-market or imported machines?
Often, yes. Tell us where it came from. Machines without a North American serial number can be harder to sell on, and we'll be clear if that affects the number.
Do you buy Develon and Doosan machines?
Yes. Develon is the newer name for Doosan, and both are bought running or not.
Do you buy Chinese-built machines?
Yes. Send the serial plate and a few photos.
Do you buy older Caterpillar and Komatsu machines?
Yes. Older full-size machines from the big makers have strong parts demand, so even a dead one has real value. Send the serial plate and a few photos.