71,130 kg472 hpMarket avg. €255k · 18 listed · 6 below market
Asking prices land at €115k – €432k, around 301% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 374 listings currently run from €114,920 to €431,600, with a market average around €254,594. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 18 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 374 is a large hydraulic excavator operating in the 70-tonne class, with a working weight of 71,130 kg and an engine output of 472 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 3.4 m3, positioning it among the upper tier of production-grade mining and heavy civil excavators. As part of Caterpillar's established line of large excavators, the 374 is built for sustained high-output cycles in demanding site conditions.
Machines in this weight and power class are typically deployed on large-scale earthmoving, quarry face loading, bulk material handling, and major infrastructure projects such as dam construction, open-cast mining benches, and port or heavy industrial site development. The 3.4 m3 bucket capacity suits high-volume truck loading cycles where productivity per hour is a primary operational metric. This class is also used in large-scale demolition and land-clearing operations where reach, breakout force, and machine stability are critical.
When evaluating a used Caterpillar 374, prioritise a full inspection of the undercarriage, as track components represent a significant portion of operating cost in this class and wear is often advanced on machines that have worked abrasive ground conditions. Hydraulic system integrity should be assessed through pressure testing and a review of any service records relating to pump, motor, or cylinder work. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and slew ring is essential, with particular attention to weld repairs or cracks that may indicate overloading or impact damage. Engine hours alone are an insufficient guide to condition; review oil analysis records where available and confirm that scheduled service intervals have been maintained. Confirm that all attachments and auxiliary hydraulic circuits are operational and that any quick-coupler systems meet current safety standards in the intended operating jurisdiction.
The Caterpillar 374 competes directly with the Hyundai HX520 and the Doosan DX530 in the 70-tonne excavator segment. Compared to the HX520 and DX530, the 374 carries a slight operating weight advantage and a competitive engine output of 472 hp, which supports its positioning as a high-production unit within the class. Within the used market, the attributes that drive a machine's position within its price band include accumulated service hours, maintenance history, undercarriage condition, configuration choices such as long-reach or standard boom, the presence or absence of factory-fitted attachments, and overall structural and hydraulic condition. Machines with low hours, full service records, and verified undercarriage life remaining will sit at the stronger end of the band, while high-hour units or those requiring component attention will trade accordingly.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€255k).
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