51,800 kg408 hpMarket avg. €163k · 18 listed · 8 below market
Asking prices land at €100k – €202k, around 156% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 352 listings currently run from €99,500 to €202,070, with a market average around €162,534. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 18 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 352 is a large hydraulic excavator positioned in the 50-tonne class, designed for high-output earthmoving and heavy excavation cycles. It operates at 51,800 kg and delivers 408 hp, placing it firmly among the most capable production excavators in its segment. With a bucket capacity of 3.21 m3, the machine is built for applications where cycle efficiency and payload volume are primary performance criteria.
Excavators in this class are typically deployed on large infrastructure projects, quarry face loading, deep foundation work, and bulk earthmoving where high daily production volumes are required. The 50-tonne size range suits contractors handling significant material movement on road construction, dam works, mining pre-strip operations, and large-scale site preparation. The combination of operating weight and bucket capacity makes this class a common choice where smaller excavators would require additional passes to achieve equivalent throughput.
Buyers evaluating a used Caterpillar 352 should prioritise a full undercarriage inspection, as components in this weight class represent a significant portion of ownership cost and wear rates are directly linked to the material and terrain the machine has operated in. Request service records to confirm intervals for engine, hydraulic filter, and final drive maintenance have been observed. Hydraulic system condition should be assessed through oil sampling and by checking for cylinder seal integrity across all functions. Inspect the boom and stick for any weld repairs or stress cracks, particularly around pin bores and high-load transition points. Confirm the condition of the bucket and its mounting hardware relative to the recorded working environment. Where a machine has been used with attachments such as hammers or pulverisers, verify that the auxiliary hydraulic system and relief valves have been serviced appropriately for those duty cycles. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified Caterpillar technician or independent engineer is advisable for any unit in this class.
The Caterpillar 352 competes directly with the Hyundai HX520 and the Doosan DX530 in the 50-tonne excavator segment. Against the HX520 and DX530, the 352 is differentiated by its engine output of 408 hp and its 51,800 kg operating weight, which buyers should compare directly against published specifications for each competitor when evaluating ground pressure, lift capacity, and hydraulic performance. Within the used market for this class, the attributes that most influence where a specific unit sits within the pricing band include total recorded hours, maintenance history and service documentation, configuration choices such as long-reach or standard boom arrangements, the presence of factory-fitted attachments or auxiliary hydraulic circuits, cab specification and technology packages, and overall physical condition including undercarriage wear. Machines with full dealer service history, lower hours, and well-documented attachment histories typically command stronger positioning than units with incomplete records or visible wear.
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