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Excavators Specs and Guides

Crawler, wheel, and heavy excavators engineered for mass excavation, trenching, and civil infrastructure.

Excavator selection starts with size class, but the real decision comes from matching operating weight, dig depth, reach, hydraulic capacity, counterweight, bucket size, and transport limits to the work.

Use this category hub to move from broad excavator research into source-checked model pages, hydraulic troubleshooting, hourly cost planning, and maintenance checks without relying on thin spec tables.

Crawler excavator category hub for specs, costs, and maintenance research
Models
10
Brands
7
HP Range
162-300 HP
Weight
43,650-81,100 lb

Specs to Compare

  • Operating weight with bucket, coupler, counterweight, shoe width, and attachment package.
  • Maximum dig depth, reach at ground level, dump height, bucket force, and arm force.
  • Main hydraulic flow and pressure for thumbs, breakers, compactors, and specialty attachments.
  • Fuel burn range by light, medium, and heavy load factor instead of a single generic number.

Buying Checks

  • Confirm serial-prefix spec sheets before comparing two machines with the same model badge.
  • Inspect pins, bushings, boom foot, stick nose, swing bearing play, final drives, and track frame wear.
  • Match bucket width and coupler setup to the trench, truck, and material density you actually handle.

Maintenance Watchpoints

  • Hydraulic oil cleanliness, case drain flow, filter restriction, cooling package condition, and attachment plumbing.
  • Undercarriage wear pattern, sprocket and idler condition, track tension, and roller leakage.
  • Cooling fan, radiator cores, fuel quality, DEF system condition, and stored fault codes.

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Volvo EC220E Excavator

Volvo EC220E excavator specs: 173 hp class power, roughly 50,000-55,000 lb operating weight range, 22 ft digging-depth class, and 22-ton crawler excavator ownership notes.

Net HP 173 HP
Op Weight 52,300 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.15 cu yd
Op Cost $76.00/hr

Hitachi ZX350LC-7H Excavator

Hitachi ZX350LC-7H excavator specs: 271 hp class net power, about 78,600-81,400 lb operating weight, 30-ton-plus digging class, and configuration-sensitive bucket and reach values.

Net HP 271 HP
Op Weight 80,000 lbs
Bucket / Blade 2.30 cu yd
Op Cost $101.00/hr

DEVELON DX225LC-7 Excavator

DEVELON DX225LC-7 excavator specs: 162 hp class net power, roughly 52,000 lb operating weight, 21 ft digging-depth class, and mid-size crawler excavator cost planning notes.

Net HP 162 HP
Op Weight 52,086 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.10 cu yd
Op Cost $72.00/hr

Hyundai HX220A L Excavator

Hyundai HX220A L excavator specs: 173 hp class power, about 51,500 lb operating weight, 22 ft digging-depth class, and 22-ton crawler excavator ownership notes.

Net HP 173 HP
Op Weight 51,500 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.20 cu yd
Op Cost $74.00/hr

Liebherr R 936 Compact Excavator

Liebherr R 936 Compact excavator specs: 258 hp class engine output, roughly 77,000-80,500 lb operating weight range, compact-radius layout, and heavy urban excavation fit.

Net HP 258 HP
Op Weight 79,000 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.80 cu yd
Op Cost $98.00/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Caterpillar 336 Hydraulic Excavator

Cat 336 excavator specs: 300 hp net power, 81,100 lb operating weight, 26 ft 11 in max digging depth, 2.61 yd3 HD bucket basis, 148 gpm main hydraulic flow, and Tier 4 Final / Stage V emissions.

Net HP 300 HP
Op Weight 81,100 lbs
Bucket / Blade 2.61 cu yd
Op Cost $106.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Komatsu PC360LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavator specs: 257 hp net power, 78,645-80,547 lb operating weight range, 2.56 yd3 maximum bucket capacity, 159.8 gal fuel tank, and Tier 4 Final engine basis.

Net HP 257 HP
Op Weight 79,483 lbs
Bucket / Blade 2.53 cu yd
Op Cost $101.50/hr

Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic Excavator

Cat 320 next-generation medium hydraulic excavator specs: 172 hp net power, 49,800 lb operating weight, 22 ft max digging depth, 1.56 yd3 bucket basis, and Tier 4 Final / Stage V emissions.

Net HP 172 HP
Op Weight 49,800 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.56 cu yd
Op Cost $68.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator

Cat 330 next-generation excavator specs: 273 hp net power, 69,200 lb operating weight, 23.9 ft max digging depth, 2.30 yd3 bucket basis, and Tier 4 Final / Stage V emissions.

Net HP 273 HP
Op Weight 69,200 lbs
Bucket / Blade 2.30 cu yd
Op Cost $88.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Komatsu PC200-11 Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu PC200-11 hydraulic excavator specs: 165 hp class output, 43,650 lb Japan standard operating weight, 21.7 ft max digging depth, 1.05 yd3 bucket basis, and 2014 emissions compliance.

Net HP 165 HP
Op Weight 43,650 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.05 cu yd
Op Cost $65.20/hr
Japan 2014 / Tier 4 class View Technical Specs

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