CAT 307E2 Mini Excavator
CaterpillarExcavator
- Year
- Renewed in 2025
- Hours
- 800 h
- Price
- US$20,500
- HP power
- To be confirmed
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Used Mini Excavators · 1-8 Ton
Mini Excavators for Sale from China
Inspected 1-8 ton compact excavators from ready stock — CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Doosan, and more. A mini fits in a standard container, so freight stays cheap; photos, operating videos, and serial checks come before you pay.
- Live listings
- 5
- Size range
- 1–8t
- Container freight
- $2–5k
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Doosan DX55 Mini Excavator
DoosanExcavator
- Year
- 2015-2022
- Hours
- 800-2,500 h (per unit)
- Price
- US$7,400
- HP power
- 55 hp / 41 kW
Komatsu PC78US Mini Excavator
KomatsuExcavator
- Year
- 2012-2018
- Hours
- 800-1,500 h (per unit)
- Price
- US$18,000
- HP power
- 57.4 hp / 42.8 kW
CAT 305.5E Mini Excavator
CaterpillarExcavator
- Year
- 2022
- Hours
- 650 h
- Price
- US$12,000
- HP power
- 44.2 hp / 32.9 kW
CAT 307.5 Mini Excavator
CaterpillarExcavator
- Year
- 2023
- Hours
- 820 h
- Price
- US$23,000
- HP power
- 54.8 hp / 40.9 kW
Popular SearchesMini models buyers ask for
These are the Mini models and classes we source most. Tap any one to send a quote request with the model pre-filled — we reply with matching in-stock or sourced units.
Use CasesWhat buyers actually do with them
One machine, a hundred jobs it stops you paying for
Most of our mini buyers aren't equipment dealers — they're property owners, landscapers, and small contractors who got tired of paying someone else's labor rate for digging.
Use Case 01
Backyard & property projects
US homeowners run the math fast: a contractor quotes US$2,000-5,000 for a french drain, stump row, or drainage regrade, and a rental mini costs US$250-450 a day before delivery fees. A used 3-5 ton machine handles fence posts, culverts, a pond dig, and every future project — then resells for most of what you paid.
One season of projects ≈ the machine
Use Case 02
Landscaping & hardscape crews
Grading, retaining-wall bases, irrigation trenches, tree planting. One operator on a 2.5-4 ton mini replaces days of hand labor per job — at US labor rates that difference is the margin on the whole contract. Rubber tracks keep finished lawns and driveways unmarked.
1 machine ≈ 3-4 laborers on dig days
Use Case 03
Rental fleets
Minis are the highest-utilization class in any rental yard — homeowners and small contractors book them year-round. At our 3+ unit wholesale pricing, a used DX55-class machine renting at US$300/day recovers its cost in a season of weekend bookings.
≈30-40 rental days to break even
Use Case 04
Hobby farms & ranches
Ditching, culvert setting, feed pads, brush clearing, burying water lines. A mini lives happily on a farm doing an hour of work a day — the jobs that used to wait for a hired backhoe get done the same afternoon, and diesel is the only running cost.
Replaces $95-150/hr hired backhoe visits
Use Case 05
Utility & fencing contractors
Tight-access trenching beside walls, under lines, between buildings. Zero- and short-tail-swing models (ZX26U, ECR25, PC78US) slew safely against obstacles a full-size machine can't approach, and they tow behind a pickup on a standard trailer — no CDL, no lowboy.
Tows on a 10k-lb trailer, no CDL
Use Case 06
Light demolition & interior work
1-2 ton micros fit through a garden gate or a double doorway: interior strip-outs, pool removals, garage slabs. With a breaker on an auxiliary circuit the same machine does the breaking and the loading — one trailer, one operator, done.
Fits a 36-in gate; shares a container to ship
The labor math
Typical US numbers our buyers quote back to us — check them against your own market.
- 100 ft drainage trench
- Hand crew: 2-3 days · Mini: ~2 hours
- Contractor small-dig quote
- US$2,000-5,000 · Your diesel: ~US$30/day
- Rental vs owning
- US$250-450/day · Used DX55: US$9,500 once
Spec SheetSize classes & container plans
Which size class do you need?
"Mini" covers everything from 1-ton micros to 8-ton compacts. The smaller the machine, the cheaper the freight — the smallest classes even share a container.
| Size Class | Typical Models | Typical Jobs | Container Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 ton micro | CAT 301/302, Kubota U-series, Sany SY16C | Backyards, indoor demolition, trenching beside walls | 2-3 units per 20' container |
| 2.5-4 ton | CAT 303/304, Hitachi ZX26U/ZX35, Volvo ECR25 | Landscaping, utilities, rental fleets | 1-2 units per container |
| 5-6 ton | CAT 305/305.5E, Doosan DX55, Komatsu PC55MR, Hitachi ZX55 | Small construction, farm work, drainage | 1 unit per 20'GP / 40'HQ |
| 7-8 ton | CAT 307.5/308, Komatsu PC78US, Hitachi ZX70, Volvo EC80 | Urban construction, footings, heavier trenching | 1 unit per 40' container |
Field Note 01
Why buy the machine in China
Supply and freight. China's construction slowdown released huge numbers of lightly-used name-brand minis, so inspected machines price well below local dealer used stock. And unlike a 20-ton machine, a mini ships inside a standard 20' or 40' container at US$2,000-5,000 to most ports — micro machines even share a box.
Field Note 02
Brands we stock and source
CAT minis (305/306/308) hold resale best; Komatsu and Hitachi bring Japanese reliability; Doosan and Volvo are the value picks — plus budget Sany and XCMG units. Our brand comparison guide covers resale, parts, and price differences.
Field Note 03
First import? It's simpler than it looks
Every unit ships with photos, operating videos, and serial checks before you pay, and we prepare the full export document set. For US buyers we support EPA paperwork; attachments and quick couplers or rubber tracks can be fitted before loading. Read the step-by-step guide.
FAQUsed mini excavator questions
Used mini excavator questions
How much does a used mini excavator cost from China?+
Real examples from our current stock: a 5.5-ton Doosan DX55 lists at US$9,500 single unit (US$7,400 each for 3+ units wholesale), and a Komatsu PC78US-class machine sits in the low-to-mid five figures depending on year and hours. As a planning range, inspected 1-8 ton mini excavators from China run roughly US$5,000-18,000 before freight — far below local dealer used prices in most markets.
Can a US homeowner or small business import a single mini excavator?+
Yes — many of our US buyers are property owners and small contractors, not dealers. One machine ships in one container to your nearest port; the engine needs EPA compliance or an applicable exemption, declared on Form 3520-21 by your customs broker, and we prepare the supporting paperwork. From balance payment, in-stock units typically reach US ports in 4-6 weeks, and we can help arrange inland trucking from the port.
Why are mini excavators cheap to ship from China?+
A mini excavator fits inside a standard 20- or 40-foot shipping container, so it travels at container freight rates — typically US$2,000-5,000 to most ports — instead of needing flat rack or break bulk handling like 20-ton machines. Smaller minis can even share a container: two or three 1-2 ton units on one bill of lading.
Which brand of used mini excavator should I buy?+
CAT (305/306/308) holds resale value best and has the widest parts network; Komatsu and Hitachi minis offer Japanese reliability at slightly lower prices; Doosan and Hyundai are the value picks with solid parts support; Sany and XCMG minis are the cheapest entry point. If you plan to resell, stay with CAT or Japanese brands; if the machine will work until it retires, value brands stretch the budget further.
Is a mini excavator the same as a compact excavator or mini digger?+
Yes — mini excavator, compact excavator, and mini digger all describe the same class of tracked excavators under roughly 8 tons. North American buyers usually say mini or compact excavator; UK and Australian buyers say mini digger. Our stock covers the same machines whichever term you search.
Are cheap Chinese mini excavators any good?+
The new micro machines sold online for a few thousand dollars are a different product class from used name-brand minis. A used CAT, Komatsu, or Doosan mini at a similar price point brings proven hydraulics, real digging force, parts availability, and resale value. We list both value-priced Sany/XCMG units and premium Japanese/US brands, always with inspection photos and operating videos so you can judge condition before paying.
What documents come with an exported mini excavator?+
Every shipment includes the commercial invoice, packing list, ocean bill of lading, and China customs export declaration. For US imports we support EPA-related paperwork; see our EPA certificate guide for details.
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