29,750 kg253 hpMarket avg. €115k · 22 listed · 12 below market
Asking prices land at €73k – €160k, around 81% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo EC300 listings currently run from €72,500 to €159,500, with a market average around €114,793. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 22 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo EC300 is a 30-tonne class hydraulic excavator producing 253 hp and equipped with a 1.55 m3 bucket capacity. With an operating weight of 29750 kg, it sits firmly in the heavy construction segment. The model has been in continuous production since 2003, reflecting a long-standing platform with broad parts and service network support.
Machines in this weight and power class are well suited to bulk earthmoving, deep foundation work, road construction, and quarry stripping operations. The 30-tonne class is also commonly deployed in large-scale demolition and heavy civil infrastructure projects where reach, breakout force, and cycle times are critical. Versatility across attachments, including hydraulic breakers and sorting grabs, makes this class a mainstay on mixed-use civil sites.
Prospective buyers should commission a full hydraulic pressure test covering the main pump, swing circuit, and attachment circuit, as these are the highest-wear systems on machines of this class. Undercarriage inspection is essential, particularly track links, rollers, and sprocket wear, given the cost implications of undercarriage replacement on 30-tonne machines. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and all weld seams is advised, especially on units with documented demolition or breaker use. Service history continuity, filter records, and coolant condition provide useful indicators of overall maintenance discipline. A certified pre-purchase inspection by an independent engineer is recommended before committing to any transaction in this price range.
On the European used market the EC300 carries an average asking price of EUR 107646, with the typical transactional range running from EUR 72811 to EUR 149900 depending on age, specification, and condition. Principal competitors in this segment are the Doosan DX300 and the Hitachi ZX300, both of which occupy comparable weight and power positions and provide meaningful reference points when benchmarking value on any individual unit.
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