48,619 kg417 hpMarket avg. €86k · 5 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €65k – €95k, around 35% above the market average.
This model sits 25% above the class average across 152 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 349 listings currently run from €64,500 to €94,923, with a market average around €86,023. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 5 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 349 is a large hydraulic excavator in the 48-tonne operating class, delivering 417 hp and a bucket capacity of 3.1 m³. It sits firmly in the heavy production excavator segment, positioned for high-volume earthmoving and heavy-duty cycle work. The machine represents Caterpillar's core offering in the 45-to-50-tonne bracket, combining substantial digging force with the dealer network and parts availability that the Cat brand carries globally.
Excavators of this class are deployed on large infrastructure projects including highway construction, dam and reservoir earthworks, open-pit pre-stripping, and major civil foundation work. The 3.1 m³ bucket capacity makes the 349 well suited to truck-loading operations where cycle efficiency and payload matching to rigid or articulated haulers are critical. Port and bulk-material handling, large-scale demolition with appropriate attachments, and heavy pipeline trenching are also representative applications for this weight and power class.
Before purchasing a used 349, commission a full undercarriage inspection, as undercarriage components represent a significant share of ongoing maintenance expenditure on any machine in this weight class. Request all available service records and telematics history, including Cat Product Link data if the machine was connected, to verify actual operating hours and any recorded fault codes. Inspect the boom and stick for cracks, weld repairs, and wear at pin bores, and check hydraulic cylinder seals and hose condition given the high operating pressures typical of machines in this power class. Confirm that the final drives and swing drive show no signs of oil contamination or abnormal wear. Machines that have operated in abrasive or corrosive environments, such as quarries or coastal sites, warrant additional scrutiny of structural components and hydraulic systems. If long-reach configuration is present, inspect for stress indicators specific to extended-reach operation.
In its class, the Caterpillar 349 is cross-shopped most directly against the Hitachi ZX490 and the Volvo EC480. The ZX490 sits slightly above the 349 in operating weight and is often evaluated where maximum digging force is the primary criterion. The Volvo EC480 competes closely on power output and is frequently considered by buyers who prioritize fuel efficiency data and Volvo's ergonomics package. The Cat 349 differentiates itself through the breadth of the Caterpillar dealer and Cat Product Link telematics infrastructure, which influences total cost of ownership calculations for fleet operators. Within the used market, the attributes that move a machine within its price band include accumulated service hours, whether the machine is in standard or long-reach configuration, the presence of factory-fitted attachments such as hydraulic thumb or quick coupler, documented service history, undercarriage wear percentage, and overall structural condition including boom, stick, and counterweight integrity.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€86k).
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