30,900 kg242 hpMarket avg. €125k · 27 listed · 14 below market
Asking prices land at €82k – €167k, around 97% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 330 listings currently run from €81,600 to €167,000, with a market average around €124,952. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 27 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 330 is a large hydraulic excavator in the 30-tonne operating class, produced continuously since 1991. It has an operating weight of 30,900 kg and is powered by an engine developing 242 hp. Standard bucket capacity is rated at 1.3 m3, positioning the machine firmly in the heavy-duty earthmoving segment.
Excavators of this size and power class are well suited to large-scale earthmoving, deep foundation work, and bulk material handling on civil infrastructure and mining-support projects. The 30-tonne class is also regularly deployed in road construction, dam and embankment work, and heavy demolition where reach and breakout force are priorities. Port and quarry operations represent additional common use cases for machines in this weight range.
Before purchasing a used Caterpillar 330, commission a full hydraulic pressure test and inspect all cylinders, hoses, and control valves for leaks or wear. Undercarriage condition, including track shoes, rollers, idlers, and sprockets, represents a significant cost exposure on any 30-tonne excavator and should be assessed by a qualified technician. Structural integrity of the boom, arm, and attachment mounting points warrants close visual inspection for cracks or weld repairs. Engine oil analysis, service history documentation, and a review of the telematics or hour-meter records will help establish the machine's maintenance background and inform negotiations.
In the European market the Caterpillar 330 trades across a price range of EUR 118,684 to EUR 214,000, with an average asking price of EUR 156,112. The machine competes directly with the Kobelco E305 and the Kobelco SK300, both of which occupy a comparable operating class. Buyers comparing these models should account for regional parts availability, service network coverage, and residual value trends when evaluating total cost of ownership.
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