Used Caterpillar 322: 16 live listings, €50k–€77k

How much does a used Caterpillar 322 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 322 listings currently run from €49,700 to €76,500, with a market average around €60,473. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 16 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the 322 lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

Caterpillar

322

At a glance

Weight class

23 t

21 t

23 t

Power

Engine

Cat 3116TA

Komatsu SAA6D107E-3

AA-6BGIT

Power

153–168 hp

165 hp

147 hp

Dimensions

Operating weight

22,760–24,825 kg

22,730 kg

23,000 kg

Length

9,960–10,380 mm

9,720 mm

9,000 mm

Width

3,190 mm

2,980 mm

2,800 mm

Height

2,980–3,050 mm

3,140 mm

2,950 mm

Transport length

9,960 mm

9,720 mm

9,000 mm

Working range

Bucket capacity

1.07–1.2 m³

1.19 m³

0.9 m³

Max dig depth

6,710–7,300 mm

6,620 mm

6,100 mm

Max reach

10,010–10,380 mm

9,700 mm

9,100 mm

Drive

Travel speed

5.5 km/h

5.3 km/h

Market

Market average ask · EU

€60k

€37k

€93k

Price range

€50k – €77k

€27k – €39k

€41k – €167k

Active listings

16

6

20

About · Caterpillar 322

Overview

The Caterpillar 322 is a 22-tonne class hydraulic excavator producing 153 hp and fitted with a 1.07 m3 bucket, positioning it in the upper range of the 20-to-25-tonne crawler excavator segment. Built to Cat's established standards for durability and serviceability, the 322 represents a mainstream workhorse configuration suited to a broad range of earthmoving and civil applications. Its operating weight of 22,760 kg places it firmly in a segment that balances reach, lift capacity, and site mobility.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

The 22-tonne excavator class is well matched to road construction, utility trenching, foundation excavation, and general earthmoving on medium to large civil contracts. Machines of this size are routinely deployed in quarry stripping, land clearing, and pipeline work where a balance between productivity and transport weight is required. The 1.07 m3 bucket capacity supports efficient cycle times in cohesive soils, rock-fragmented material, and bulk dig-and-dump operations.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Before purchasing a used 22-tonne excavator in this class, inspectors should prioritise a full undercarriage assessment, as track components represent a significant portion of refurbishment cost on machines of this weight. Verify the condition of the boom, stick, and bucket pins and bushings for play and wear. Request all available service records and confirm that scheduled hydraulic filter and fluid changes have been completed. Check for hydraulic cylinder seal weeping, particularly on the boom and bucket cylinders. Examine the slew ring for backlash and uneven bearing wear. A functional check of all auxiliary hydraulic circuits is recommended if the machine is equipped with a quick-coupler or thumb. Engine oil analysis records, where available, provide useful insight into internal wear trends without requiring disassembly.

Current market

Price position

Within the 20-to-25-tonne crawler excavator segment, the Caterpillar 322 is regularly cross-shopped against the Komatsu PC210 and the Hitachi ZX225US. The PC210 sits at a slightly lower operating weight and is known for its fuel-efficiency reputation, while the ZX225US offers a reduced-tail-swing configuration that appeals to confined-site operators. The Cat 322 differentiates itself through the wider Cat dealer and parts network and the engine output of 153 hp, which matches or exceeds both competitors in gross power terms. Within the used-market price band for this model, the principal attributes that move a unit higher or lower are total recorded hours, service history documentation, machine configuration (long-reach versus standard boom, cab specification), the presence of quick-coupler systems or hydraulic thumb attachments, undercarriage wear percentage, and overall cosmetic and structural condition.

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