Used Caterpillar 325: 26 live listings, €65k–€139k

How much does a used Caterpillar 325 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 325 listings currently run from €64,600 to €138,800, with a market average around €92,122. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 26 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the 325 lines up in its class.

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

Caterpillar

325

1994–present

At a glance

Weight class

26 t

25 t

Power

Engine

Cat C4.4 ACERT

Volvo D8M

Doosan DL06P

Power

161 hp

225 hp

181 hp

Dimensions

Operating weight

25,900 kg

26,000 kg

25,400 kg

Length

—

10,400 mm

—

Width

—

3,200 mm

Height

—

3,200 mm

3,380 mm

Transport length

—

10,400 mm

10,145 mm

Working range

Bucket capacity

1.19 m³

1.35 m³

1.17 m³

Max dig depth

6,710 mm

7,060 mm

6,310 mm

Max reach

9,790 mm

10,360 mm

9,455 mm

Drive

Travel speed

5.6 km/h

Market

Market average ask · EU

€92k

€53k

€50k

Price range

€65k – €139k

€45k – €61k

€42k – €57k

Active listings

26

10

2

About · Caterpillar 325

Overview

The Caterpillar 325 is a 25-tonne class hydraulic excavator produced continuously since 1994, positioning it firmly in the mid-large segment of the crawler excavator market. Rated at 161 hp and equipped with a 1.19 m³ bucket, it offers the digging force and lift capacity suited to demanding civil and earthmoving work. Caterpillar's long production run means the 325 exists across multiple generations, each sharing the same core class identity while incorporating successive engineering revisions.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Machines in this weight and power class are well matched to bulk earthmoving, foundation excavation, road construction, and heavy site preparation where a compact 20-tonne unit would be undersized. The combination of operating weight and bucket capacity also suits quarry face work, trench excavation for utilities infrastructure, and material handling in aggregate yards. Operators who need to transition between digging and lifting duties without bringing in a larger crane-assisted machine frequently select this class.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Before committing to any unit in this class, a full undercarriage inspection is essential, covering track pad thickness, sprocket wear, roller condition, and frame cracks, as undercarriage reconditioning represents a significant cost item on 25-tonne machines. A hydraulic cycle-time check and visual inspection of all cylinder seals, hoses, and control valve banks will indicate the maintenance standard of the previous owner. Engine oil analysis records and any available telematics download, including idle percentage versus productive hours, provide more useful information than raw hour meter readings alone. Buyers should verify that all attachment brackets, pins, and bushings match the declared configuration, and confirm that any fitted quick-coupler is compatible with the intended bucket and tool inventory.

Current market

Price position

The Caterpillar 325 competes directly with the Doosan DX255 and the Volvo EC250 in the 25-tonne segment. Against the Doosan DX255, the 325 carries a marginally lower operating weight and lower rated power output, which can influence selection where site access or transport regulations impose weight limits. Against the Volvo EC250, the 325 sits closer in operating weight but differs in brand ecosystem, parts network geography, and operator cab environment, factors that matter to fleet buyers managing mixed-make inventories. Within the 325 market itself, the attributes that move a unit within its price band are accumulated service hours, machine generation, the presence or absence of a quick-coupler and auxiliary hydraulic lines, documented service history, overall undercarriage condition, and any factory or certified rebuilds. Machines configured with long-reach booms or specialist attachments occupy a distinct segment from standard-dipper units.

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