2,200 kg19 hpMarket avg. €78k · 57 listed · 31 below market
Asking prices land at €28k – €140k, around 211% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 302 listings currently run from €28,000 to €139,950, with a market average around €77,977. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 57 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 302 is a compact mini-excavator in the sub-2.5-tonne class, with an operating weight of 2,200 kg and an engine output of 19 hp. Its 0.05 m3 bucket capacity positions it firmly in the light-duty end of the mini-excavator segment, suited to precision groundwork in space-restricted environments. As a Caterpillar product, it carries the manufacturer's established reputation for parts availability and dealer network support within a machine of this size class.
Machines in this weight and power class are typically deployed on residential construction sites, utility installation, landscaping, and drainage works where access is restricted and ground disturbance must be minimised. The compact footprint allows operation inside buildings, in narrow urban corridors, and on sites with load-bearing constraints. Secondary applications include agricultural maintenance, small-scale demolition, and supporting work on pipeline or cable trenching projects.
Inspection of a used machine in this class should prioritise undercarriage wear, including rubber track condition and drive motor integrity, as these components represent a meaningful share of reconditioning effort on any mini-excavator. Boom, arm, and bucket pin wear should be checked manually for play, and all hydraulic cylinders should be inspected for seal weeping or rod scoring. Engine hours should be verified against service records where available, and the service history should be reviewed for evidence of consistent oil and filter changes. On a 19 hp machine of this displacement, cooling system condition and injector health are relevant checks given the load cycles typical of compact excavator work. Attachments should be inspected for wear and verified for hydraulic compatibility with the host machine. A functional check of all auxiliary hydraulic circuits, the blade, and slew bearing play should be completed before purchase.
The Caterpillar 302 competes directly with the Komatsu PC20 and Yanmar SV22 in the sub-2.5-tonne mini-excavator segment. All three machines occupy a comparable operating weight range, and buyers typically cross-shop them on brand parts infrastructure, dealer proximity, and resale familiarity in their regional market. Within the segment, the Caterpillar 302 benefits from the wider Cat parts and service network compared to the Yanmar SV22, while the Komatsu PC20 offers an alternative for buyers whose fleets are already Komatsu-aligned. Across all three, the attributes that move a specific unit within its price band are accumulated operating hours, mechanical condition, the presence and condition of a quick-coupler, the variety and quality of attachments included, undercarriage wear, and whether the machine has been dealer-serviced or privately maintained. Configuration details such as blade presence, blade type, and canopy or cab specification also influence positioning.
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