The Classification of Used excavators

Products Description

Practical Knowledge for the Used Excavator Industry
1. Mainstream Brands & Positioning
1. Chinese brands: Sany, XCMG, Liugong, Linde, Longgong. High cost-performance ratio, easy-to-find parts, convenient after-sales service. Primarily focused on medium and small models, ideal for domestic construction sites, earthwork, and scattered jobs, with increasing resale value year by year.

2. Japanese brands: Komatsu, Hitachi, Kobelco, Sumitomo. Durable machines, low fuel consumption, smooth and responsive operation. The largest secondary market circulation; older models have low failure rates, and they enjoy high market recognition in the mid-to-large machine segment.

3. Korean brands: Doosan, Hyundai. Affordable pricing, simple maintenance, commonly used for short-distance earthwork and rural projects. Moderate resale value.

4. European and American brands: Caterpillar, Volvo. Strong power output and robust structure, preferred for heavy-duty and mining applications. New machines are expensive, used units tend to be priced higher, and fuel consumption is relatively greater.
II. Aircraft Classification (by Tonnage/Usage)
- Mini excavators (1–6 tons): Ideal for indoor demolition, landscaping, rural renovation, and small municipal projects-essential in space-constrained environments.
- Compact excavators (6–13 tons): Widely used in urban and rural earthwork, agricultural irrigation, and road repairs-high market demand with fast resale value.
- Medium excavators (13–30 tons): Mainstay for construction sites, infrastructure development, and building excavation-the workhorse of major engineering projects.
- Large excavators (over 30 tons): Designed for mining, large-scale earthmoving, and heavy-duty operations-operating under harsh conditions with higher wear and tear.