26,000 kg225 hpMarket avg. €54k · 8 listed · 5 below market
Asking prices land at €47k – €59k, around 16% below the market average.
This model sits 19% below the class average across 156 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo EC250 listings currently run from €46,500 to €58,841, with a market average around €53,593. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 8 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo EC250 is a 26-tonne class hydraulic excavator positioned in the upper-mid range of the crawler excavator segment. It is powered by a 225 hp engine and carries a bucket capacity of 1.35 m3, placing it in a versatile size bracket suitable for demanding civil and construction applications. The machine represents Volvo Construction Equipment's offering in the 25-tonne to 27-tonne weight class, competing directly with established alternatives from Caterpillar.
Excavators in the 26-tonne class are widely deployed in earthmoving, bulk excavation, foundation work, and infrastructure projects such as road construction and utility installation. The combination of reach, digging force, and bucket volume at this weight class makes these machines suitable for quarrying support, site preparation, and heavy material handling. They are also commonly used in demolition-support and drainage-improvement projects where a balance of mobility and productivity is required.
Pre-purchase inspection of any 26-tonne excavator should include a full hydraulic system check covering pump pressure, cylinder seals, and hose condition. Undercarriage wear is a significant cost driver in this class and warrants close measurement of track links, rollers, and sprockets. Engine hours, service history documentation, and evidence of regular oil and filter changes should be reviewed alongside any available dealer inspection reports. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and slew ring for cracks or excessive play is advisable, as is a function test of all auxiliary hydraulic circuits and the cab controls.
On the European used market, the EC250 carries an average asking price of EUR 60,129, with a typical price range running from EUR 55,397 to EUR 62,803. Primary competitors in this weight class include the Caterpillar 325 and the Caterpillar 326, both of which occupy a comparable market segment and should be benchmarked when evaluating purchase options. Buyers should assess how a given unit's specification, condition, and attachment fit compares with these alternatives before committing to a price within or above the stated range.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€54k).
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