What do used mini excavators (1–8 ton) cost?
Used mini excavators start around USD 6,000 (Sunward SWE60E) and run up to about USD 28,000 (Caterpillar 307D), with Komatsu PC55/PC60 at USD 12,000–22,000 and Hitachi ZX55U/ZX60 at USD 11,000–19,000.
Price by brand (FOB Shanghai)
| Model | USD range |
|---|---|
| Sunward SWE60E / SWE70E | 6,000 – 14,000 |
| Komatsu PC55 / PC60 | 12,000 – 22,000 |
| Caterpillar 303CCR / 307D | 14,000 – 28,000 |
| Hitachi ZX55U / ZX60 | 11,000 – 19,000 |
What a mini is right for
Minis (1–8 t) are built for urban construction, landscaping, indoor demolition, and utility work where a 20-ton machine can't fit. They're the cheapest way into excavator ownership and the easiest to ship.
Shipping advantage
Because they're compact, 1–2 mini excavators fit in a single 20-ft container — which splits the freight cost across two units and makes the landed price very competitive.
Is a Chinese mini (Sunward) reliable for export?
Sunward is a well-established Chinese OEM with strong low-hour used supply. It costs far less than a used Japanese or US machine; the trade-off is parts support outside major markets.
Can two mini excavators share a container?
Yes — a 20-ft container fits 1–2 mini excavators, or one midi unit. Sharing a container lowers the per-unit freight.
What about a midi (8–15 t) excavator?
Midis bridge mini and 20-ton. We source them from the same yard network — send the tonnage and brand you want and we return matching units.