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Caterpillar 374

71,130 kg472 hpMarket avg. €215k · 20 listed · 10 below market

Side elevationCaterpillar 374
Caterpillar 374 side elevation
Operating weight
71,130 kg
Length
13,230 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · crawler excavator
Live market

20 active asks across Europe

Market avg.€215k

Asking prices land at €128k – €321k, around 238% above the market average.

NL
€77k
BE
€48k
DK
€73k
PL
€65k
IT
€27k
  • 201613,091 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€119k
  • 2016NL · dealer name hidden€119k
  • 201314,592 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€125k
  • 2014NL · dealer name hidden€128k
Based on 20 active dealer listings across our network.As of 1 Aug 2026

How much does a used Caterpillar 374 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 374 listings currently run from €127,500 to €320,650, with a market average around €214,739. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 20 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the 374 lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

 
Caterpillar
374
Hyundai
HX520
Doosan
DX530
At a glance
Weight class
71 t
52 t
52 t
Power
Engine
Cat C15 ACERT
Scania DC13 084A
Scania DC13
Power
472–476 hp
429 hp
373 hp
Dimensions
Operating weight
70,900–71,200 kg
52,400 kg
52,100–52,900 kg
Length
13,230 mm
12,260 mm
11,530–12,230 mm
Width
3,500–3,540 mm
2,980 mm
3,340 mm
Height
4,480–4,990 mm
3,790 mm
3,350–4,165 mm
Transport length
13,230–13,320 mm
12,260 mm
12,230 mm
Working range
Bucket capacity
3.4 m³
3 m³
2.1–3.2 m³
Max dig depth
8,590–9,650 mm
7,610 mm
6,755–7,340 mm
Max reach
13,170–14,230 mm
12,040 mm
10,445–11,450 mm
Drive
Travel speed
4.18 km/h
5.3 km/h
4.5–5.5 km/h
Market
Market average ask · EU
€215k
€24k
€263k
Price range
€128k€321k
€24k€24k
€248k€278k
Active listings
20
1
2
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Caterpillar 374

Overview

The Caterpillar 374 is a large hydraulic excavator operating at 71,130 kg and rated at 472 hp, placing it firmly in the heavy production excavator class. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 3.4 m3, making it suited to high-volume earthmoving and extraction cycles. As a Cat-branded machine, it carries the manufacturer's established reputation for drivetrain durability and global parts availability.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Large hydraulic excavators in this weight and power class are typically deployed on major civil infrastructure projects, open-pit mining operations, and large-scale quarrying work. Their bucket capacity and operating weight support high-cycle loading of articulated dump trucks and rigid haul trucks. They are also used in heavy demolition and mass-excavation contracts where productivity per hour is a primary consideration.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Inspection of a machine in this class should prioritize the undercarriage, as track components represent a significant share of refurbishment exposure on heavy excavators. The hydraulic system, including pumps, main control valves, and cylinder seals, warrants thorough pressure testing given the high cycle loads typical of production applications. Engine oil analysis history and coolant condition provide useful indicators of maintenance discipline, and buyers should request service records to verify scheduled intervals have been observed. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and all weld seams is advisable, particularly on machines sourced from quarrying or demolition environments.

Current market

Price position

The European market average for the Caterpillar 374 stands at EUR 210,415, with a typical price range running from EUR 125,500 to EUR 309,520, reflecting variation driven by age, hours, and specification. Competing machines in this class include the Doosan DX530 and the Hyundai HX520, both of which occupy a similar operating weight and application segment. Buyers comparing across these models should assess parts network coverage and residual value trajectories alongside headline purchase price.

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