Compare GPH with production
A low fuel burn number can lose value if the machine takes more cycles, more passes, or more operating hours to finish the same work.
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Fuel Efficient Heavy Equipment
Find machines with lower estimated fuel burn and compare gallons per hour against weight, horsepower, production class, and hourly ownership cost.
- Models
- 15
- Brands
- 8
- Weight
- 12,688-52,300 lb
- Fuel
- 1.80-5.90 GPH
Fuel-efficient equipment is not always the smallest machine. The useful question is whether the machine completes the job with less idle time, fewer passes, and an hourly cost that fits the production target.
Use this hub to compare low-GPH models and then verify whether their horsepower, weight, capacity, and hydraulic performance are still enough for the work.
Watch idle time
Idle reduction, operator habits, auto idle, maintenance condition, and job layout can change real fuel spend as much as model choice.
Build a full hourly rate
Fuel is only one line item; include DEF, service parts, tires or tracks, repairs, depreciation, finance cost, and utilization.
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Specs in This Hub
These rows are meant for scanning. Open the model page before using a number for transport, purchase, maintenance, or bid decisions.
| Model | Class | Weight | HP | Depth / Capacity | Fuel | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 305 CR Mini Excavator Caterpillar 305 CR | Compact Radius Mini Excavator | 12,688 lb | 45 HP | 12.04 ft dig | 1.80 GPH | $34.00/hr |
| Caterpillar 308 CR Mini Excavator Caterpillar 308 CR | Mini Excavator | 20,771 lb | 69 HP | 15.23 ft dig | 2.10 GPH | $34.50/hr |
| JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader JCB 3CX Cab 74HP | Backhoe Loader | 17,073 lb | 74 HP | 1.30 yd3 | 2.40 GPH | $38.20/hr |
| John Deere 310 P-Tier Backhoe Loader John Deere 310 P-Tier | Backhoe Loader | 16,217 lb | 100 HP | 1.13 yd3 | 2.80 GPH | $42.50/hr |
| CASE 650M Crawler Dozer CASE Construction Equipment 650M | Crawler Dozer | 17,000 lb | 74 HP | 2.00 yd3 | 2.80 GPH | $47.00/hr |
| CASE 580 Super N WT Backhoe Loader CASE Construction Equipment 580 Super N WT | Backhoe Loader | 20,760 lb | 110 HP | 1.25 yd3 | 3.50 GPH | $58.00/hr |
| Komatsu WA320-8 Wheel Loader Komatsu WA320-8 | Wheel Loader | 34,500 lb | 165 HP | 3.25 yd3 | 4.80 GPH | $67.00/hr |
| Volvo L120H Wheel Loader Volvo Construction Equipment L120H | Wheel Loader | 45,635 lb | 272 HP | 4.40 yd3 | 4.90 GPH | $74.10/hr |
| Volvo L90H Wheel Loader Volvo Construction Equipment L90H | Wheel Loader | 35,000 lb | 184 HP | 3.25 yd3 | 4.90 GPH | $68.00/hr |
| Komatsu PC200-11 Hydraulic Excavator Komatsu PC200-11 | Crawler Excavator | 43,650 lb | 165 HP | 21.70 ft dig | 5.10 GPH | $65.20/hr |
| Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic Excavator Caterpillar CAT 320 Next Gen | Crawler Excavator | 49,800 lb | 172 HP | 22.00 ft dig | 5.20 GPH | $68.50/hr |
| DEVELON DX225LC-7 Excavator DEVELON DX225LC-7 | Crawler Excavator | 52,086 lb | 162 HP | 21.60 ft dig | 5.40 GPH | $72.00/hr |
| Volvo EC220E Excavator Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Crawler Excavator | 52,300 lb | 173 HP | 22.75 ft dig | 5.60 GPH | $76.00/hr |
| Hyundai HX220A L Excavator Hyundai Construction Equipment HX220A L | Crawler Excavator | 51,500 lb | 173 HP | 22.70 ft dig | 5.70 GPH | $74.00/hr |
| Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader Caterpillar 950 GC | Wheel Loader | 41,554 lb | 225 HP | 4.00 yd3 | 5.90 GPH | $72.50/hr |
Caterpillar 305 CR Mini Excavator
Cat 305 CR mini excavator specs: 45 hp class power, about 12,600 lb operating weight, 12 ft digging-depth class, compact-radius tail swing, and compact equipment cost planning notes.
Net HP
45 HP
Op Weight
12,688 lbs
Bucket / Blade
0.21 cu yd
Op Cost
$34.00/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
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Caterpillar 308 CR Mini Excavator
Cat 308 CR mini excavator specs: 69 hp net power, 20,771 lb operating weight, 182.8 in dig depth, 44 gpm pump flow, 39 gal fuel tank, and Tier 4 Final / Stage V emissions.
Net HP
69 HP
Op Weight
20,771 lbs
Bucket / Blade
0.35 cu yd
Op Cost
$34.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
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JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader
JCB 3CX backhoe loader specs: 74 hp engine rating, 17,073 lb operating weight, 18 ft 6 in max dig depth, 1.3-1.4 yd3 shovel options, 44 gpm pump flow, and 500-hour service intervals.
Net HP
74 HP
Op Weight
17,073 lbs
Bucket / Blade
1.30 cu yd
Op Cost
$38.20/hr
Tier 4 Final (No DPF)
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John Deere 310 P-Tier Backhoe Loader
John Deere 310 P-Tier backhoe loader specs: 100 hp net peak power, 16,217 lb operating weight, 13 ft 8 in standard dipperstick dig depth, 1.13 yd3 standard loader bucket, and 28 gpm hydraulic pump flow.
Net HP
100 HP
Op Weight
16,217 lbs
Bucket / Blade
1.13 cu yd
Op Cost
$42.50/hr
EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
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CASE 650M Crawler Dozer
CASE 650M crawler dozer specs: 74 hp class power, roughly 16,000-18,000 lb operating weight range, grading-focused size class, and small dozer ownership notes.
Net HP
74 HP
Op Weight
17,000 lbs
Bucket / Blade
2.00 cu yd
Op Cost
$47.00/hr
Tier 4 Final
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CASE 580 Super N WT Backhoe Loader
CASE 580 Super N WT backhoe loader specs: 110 hp class power, about 20,000 lb operating weight class, 18 ft backhoe digging-depth class, and utility fleet cost notes.
Net HP
110 HP
Op Weight
20,760 lbs
Bucket / Blade
1.25 cu yd
Op Cost
$58.00/hr
Tier 4 Final
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Komatsu WA320-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu WA320-8 wheel loader specs: 165 hp class power, about 34,000-35,000 lb operating weight range, 3.0-4.2 yd3 bucket planning range, and mid-size loader cost notes.
Net HP
165 HP
Op Weight
34,500 lbs
Bucket / Blade
3.25 cu yd
Op Cost
$67.00/hr
Tier 4 Final
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Volvo L120H Wheel Loader
Volvo L120H wheel loader specs: 272 hp net power, 45,635-47,620 lb operating weight range, 3.4-12.4 yd3 bucket capacity range, 27,555 lb full-turn tipping load, and Tier 4 Final / Stage IV emissions.
Net HP
272 HP
Op Weight
45,635 lbs
Bucket / Blade
4.40 cu yd
Op Cost
$74.10/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage IV
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Volvo L90H Wheel Loader
Volvo L90H wheel loader specs: 184 hp class net power, about 32,000-38,000 lb operating weight range, 2.9-9.2 yd3 bucket range, and utility loader cost planning notes.
Net HP
184 HP
Op Weight
35,000 lbs
Bucket / Blade
3.25 cu yd
Op Cost
$68.00/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
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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
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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
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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
Tier 4 Final
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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
Tier 4 Final
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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
Tier 4 Final
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Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader
Cat 950 GC wheel loader specs: 225 hp net power, 41,554 lb operating weight, 3.75-5.75 yd3 bucket range, 24,264 lb ISO full-turn tipping load, and 34,638 lbf breakout force.
Net HP
225 HP
Op Weight
41,554 lbs
Bucket / Blade
4.00 cu yd
Op Cost
$72.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
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How should I compare fuel consumption?
Compare estimated GPH against horsepower, load factor, application, annual hours, and production output instead of using fuel burn alone.
Does lower horsepower always save fuel?
No. Underpowered equipment may run at higher load for longer, which can increase total fuel cost for the job.