25,900 kg161 hpMarket avg. €82k · 23 listed · 11 below market
Asking prices land at €58k – €92k, around 29% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 325 listings currently run from €57,500 to €92,000, with a market average around €82,079. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 23 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 325 is a crawler excavator in the 25-tonne operating class, rated at 161 hp and equipped with a bucket capacity of 1.19 cubic metres. With a production run spanning from 1994 to the present, it represents one of Caterpillar's established mid-size excavator platforms. Its operating weight of 25,900 kg positions it firmly in the heavy end of the mid-range segment, suited to demanding civil and earthmoving tasks.
Excavators in the 25-tonne class are well suited to foundation work, bulk earthmoving, trench excavation, and site preparation on medium to large construction projects. The combination of reach, bucket capacity, and machine weight makes this class a practical choice for quarrying support, road building, and infrastructure development. Operators also deploy machines of this size for demolition assistance and heavy material handling where a smaller excavator would be underpowered.
When inspecting a used Caterpillar 325, buyers should prioritise a full review of service records and verify that scheduled maintenance intervals have been observed consistently. The undercarriage, including track links, rollers, and sprockets, represents a significant cost centre on any crawler excavator and should be assessed for wear before purchase. Hydraulic systems warrant close attention, with checks for cylinder seal condition, hose integrity, and any evidence of drift in the boom and arm circuits. An independent mechanical inspection is advisable, and buyers should request any available telematics or hour-metre history to corroborate the machine's stated usage.
In the European market, the Caterpillar 325 carries an average asking price of EUR 88,046, with a typical price range running from EUR 62,500 to EUR 130,000 depending on age, configuration, and condition. Buyers comparing alternatives in this weight class should also evaluate the Doosan DX255 and the Volvo EC250, both of which compete directly with the 325 in terms of operating weight and application profile. The breadth of the price range reflects the variety of model years and equipment specifications available across the used market.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€82k).
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