Excavators: How Many Hours Is Too Many?

Hours are the single most misread number in used excavators. High hours on a serviced machine beat low hours on a neglected one.

The short version

  • A serviced machine at high hours often outlasts a neglected one at low hours.
  • Duty cycle matters: quarry work and light site work wear very differently.
  • Ask what was replaced and when, not just the total on the clock.
  • Unverifiable hours should be described as unverifiable — we do.

What you can expect to pay

Live prices from our own catalogue, not a guess — every row links to the product page.

ProductPrice
2025 Volvo Penta EC55 Excavators$2,875
2024 Yanmar Lepelsteel B95w – 2200mm Excavators$3,270
Volvo S3 190 cm Excavators$3,815
2018 Volvo ECR 88 D Excavators$4,088
2010 Liebherr Likufix MH40 Excavators$4,088
Volvo Ausleger VOE14520799 Excavators$4,251
2024 Terex Ecotec TWH 224 Excavators$267,050
2024 Terex Ecotec TWH 224 Excavators$267,050
2024 Terex Ecotec TWH 226 Excavators$271,410
2022 CAT 330 LRE Excavators$291,270

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Frequently asked questions

Excavators: How Many Hours Is Too Many?

Hours are the single most misread number in used excavators. High hours on a serviced machine beat low hours on a neglected one.

Where can I see current excavators prices?

Our excavators category is live and priced: https://machinerydepotpro.com/product-category/excavators-earthmoving-equipment/

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