30,505 kg216 hpMarket avg. €65k · 7 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €60k – €69k, in line with the market average.
This model sits 6% below the class average across 152 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 329 listings currently run from €59,900 to €68,920, with a market average around €64,719. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 7 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 329 is a large crawler excavator in the 30-tonne class, positioned for heavy earthmoving and civil construction work. It operates at a weight of 30,505 kg and delivers 216 hp through its engine, giving it the power density expected of machines in this segment. With a bucket capacity of 1.22 m3, the 329 is configured for high-volume digging and loading cycles in demanding site conditions.
Machines in the 30-tonne excavator class are commonly deployed on infrastructure projects including road construction, pipeline installation, and large-scale earthmoving. They are well suited to bulk excavation, trench work, and rock-breaking applications where a combination of reach, digging force, and machine stability is required. Port and quarry operations also make regular use of excavators in this weight and power bracket.
When inspecting a used 30-tonne excavator, prioritise a full assessment of undercarriage wear, including track pads, rollers, idlers, and sprockets, as these components represent a significant portion of refurbishment exposure in this class. The slewing ring and swing motor should be checked for play and oil contamination. Engine hours should be verified against available service records, and hydraulic systems should be tested across the full range of motion for consistent pressure and absence of drift. Structural inspection of the boom and dipper arm for cracks or repair welds is essential, particularly on machines with a history of rock-breaking or heavy attachment use. Machines with full service history and retained attachments from a single operator environment typically present lower reconditioning risk.
The Caterpillar 329 competes directly with the Kobelco SK300 and the Volvo EC300 in the 30-tonne class. All three machines occupy a similar operating weight band, but the 329's 216 hp output and 1.22 m3 bucket capacity position it as a capable all-around performer relative to those alternatives. Buyers cross-shopping these models typically assess differences in dealer support networks, undercarriage configuration, and long-term parts availability as differentiating factors. Within the used market for this class, the primary attributes that move a machine within its price band are accumulated hours, overall condition of the undercarriage and slewing ring, attachment history, service documentation, and whether the unit carries a standard or long-reach boom configuration.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€65k).
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