Excavator selection cluster
Excavator Sizes, Dimensions & Specifications Hub
Compare excavator weight classes, transport dimensions, operating specifications and application fit before shortlisting a used machine.
Direct answer
Excavator selection starts with operating weight, transport width and height, digging reach, bucket capacity and hydraulic requirements. Use the size guide first, compare manufacturer specifications second, then verify those values on the exact product record before requesting a quote.
Start with these pillar resources
Excavator Size, Weight & Dimensions Guide
Start with weight classes, transport dimensions and the core specification checklist.
Open resourceExcavator Tonnage Classes
Understand mini, compact, standard and heavy excavator classes.
Open resourceChoose the Right Excavator Size
Match machine size to access, material, production and transport limits.
Open resourceTechnical Comparison Center
Compare high-intent model pairs and their practical trade-offs.
Open resourceSupporting articles
Excavator Tonnage Classes: Mini to Heavy Explained
Not sure what size excavator you need? Here's how mini, compact, standard, and heavy excavators differ in tonnage, use case, and typical price.
How to Choose the Right Excavator Size for Your Project
Master the art of selecting the perfect excavator tonnage for your project. From backyard landscaping to massive mining operations in South America, this guide covers everything you need to know about excavator sizes, specs, and selection pitfalls.
CAT 320 Excavator Specs: Weight, Dimensions & Power
Compare CAT 320 excavator weight, dimensions, engine power, hydraulics and working range by generation, then verify the exact used-machine configuration.
Hydraulic Breaker Sizing Guide: 20-Ton to 30-Ton Excavators
Match a hydraulic breaker to a 20–30 ton used excavator by operating weight, pump flow (GPM/LPM) and pressure (PSI/Bar), with a sizing table and fitment checklist.
How to Choose the Right Used Excavator for Your Project
Selecting the wrong machine size can drain your project's profitability. Our 2026 news guide covers tonnage selection, hydraulic reach requirements, and brand suitability for used documented used excavators. This guide is optimized for B2B importers in Africa, the Middle East, and South America (including Nigeria, UAE, and Brazil).
Buyer guides
Excavator Sizes, Dimensions & Weight in Tons: A Buyer's Guide
Excavator size classes explained by operating weight in tons, with transport dimensions, a specs comparison checklist and guidance on which size to buy.
Tonnage-Class Comparison for Used Construction Equipment
How to compare used construction equipment across brands and tonnage classes — CIF pricing, parts availability, resale value retention, fuel consumption, and post-sale support benchmarks.
Used Crawler Excavator Sourcing Guide
Master the complexities of heavy earthmoving procurement. Our 2026 sourcing guide covers undercarriage auditing, hydraulic kinematics, and strategic tonnage selection for crawler fleets.
Inventory & specification paths
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Destination-market paths
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Current product records connected to this topic
320D2 L
Used excavator · Caterpillar
$19,850
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
330D
Used excavator · Caterpillar
$20,500
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
215H
Used excavator · Sany
$18,500
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
215C Pro
Used excavator · Sany
$18,500
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
215C
Used excavator · Sany
$16,850
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
205C Pro
Used excavator · Sany
$18,200
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
155C
Used excavator · Sany
$13,500
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
135C Pro
Used excavator · Sany
$15,000
Equipment price · freight and import costs excluded
Topic questions
What determines the right excavator size?
Start with jobsite access, material density, required digging depth and reach, expected production, attachment demand and transport limits. Operating weight alone is not enough.
Which dimensions matter for shipping?
Confirm overall transport length, width and height, operating weight, attachment dimensions and whether any component must be removed for the selected loading method.
Should published specifications replace a unit inspection?
No. Published specifications describe a model configuration. The exact machine, attachment, track width, counterweight and condition must be verified on its product record and inspection evidence.