Market avg. €15k · 9 listed · 5 below market
Asking prices land at €7k – €24k, around 77% below the market average.
This model sits 78% below the class average across 157 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 312 listings currently run from €7,000 to €24,000, with a market average around €14,549. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 9 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 312 is a midi excavator produced by Caterpillar, sitting in the compact-to-mid-size crawler excavator class. It is designed to balance digging performance with transportability, making it a practical choice for contractors requiring versatility across varied ground conditions. The machine reflects Caterpillar's standard of build quality associated with the 300 Series excavator line.
The Caterpillar 312 is suited to general civil construction, utility installation, landscaping, and light demolition work. Its size class allows operation in constrained urban environments while retaining sufficient reach and breakout force for productive earthmoving. Contractors commonly deploy machines of this class on drainage, groundworks, and site preparation projects.
Buyers should conduct a thorough visual and mechanical inspection, paying attention to undercarriage wear on sprockets, rollers, and track pads, as these components represent a significant portion of ownership cost on crawler excavators. Hydraulic system condition, including cylinders, hoses, and pump performance, warrants close examination. Service history documentation and the presence of a valid maintenance record strengthen confidence in any unit. An independent pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is advisable before committing to a purchase at any point in the price range.
In the European used equipment market, the Caterpillar 312 carries an average price of EUR 99,250, with a typical range spanning EUR 56,200 to EUR 142,300. This spread reflects variation in age, hours, configuration, and condition across available units. The 312 competes in the same midi excavator segment as comparable models from Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, and Liebherr, and Caterpillar's brand recognition generally supports consistent demand within this class.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€15k).
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