Buy used construction machinery: excavators, backhoe loaders, dumpers and new alternatives
Compare professional construction equipment by the work required, operating weight, capacity, hours, condition, attachments, inspection, warranty and delivered price. New compact machines are worth evaluating only if their working limits fit your project.
Choose construction equipment by task
- Tracked or wheeled excavators: digging, trenches, earthmoving and site clearance; verify reach, digging depth, ground pressure and access.
- Backhoe loaders: combined front loading and rear excavation; check stabilisers, transmission, hydraulics and attachments.
- Wheel or compact loaders: moving and loading loose materials; compare bucket capacity, load ratings, tyres and site conditions.
- Dumpers: material transport on work sites; check payload, ground conditions, tipping mechanism and braking systems.
- Cranes or telehandlers: lifting jobs; use the rated load chart at the required height and radius instead of nominal lifting capacity alone.
What to inspect before buying a used excavator or construction machine
- Exact make, model, year, serial number, engine hours and service history.
- Undercarriage, tyres, tracks, pins, bushings, slew bearing and structural wear as applicable.
- Engine condition, hydraulics, leaks, warning systems, safety devices and attachment couplings.
- Working test or an independent inspection when practical, with current photos and documentation.
- Included buckets or accessories, loading dimensions, transport costs, delivery requirements and repair estimates.
New compact mini excavators from Makitor for smaller projects
For light excavation, landscaping and restricted-access trenching, compare these published new HZC Power models. They are compact machines and not replacements for large excavators, dumpers, loaders or full-size backhoe loaders.
- HZC Power DKB992 diesel mini excavator, 940 kg — compact digging where its published reach and dimensions are sufficient.
- HZC Power BKB992K petrol mini excavator, 940 kg — alternative petrol configuration.
Browse our mini excavator category to compare compact models for suitable work.
Read each product specification for accessories, capacity and current price. Confirm availability and transport to your destination before ordering.
Compare the total price of new and used construction equipment
Prices must be compared for machines capable of the same work. Include taxes, inspection, loading, transport, unloading, installation, maintenance and any repairs. Do not use general historical price ranges as a current quotation.
For additional comparison, see the Caterpillar used excavators buying guide and compare the actual models and their limitations.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 940 kg mini excavator equivalent to a 3-tonne machine?
No. Compare operating weight, digging depth, reach, hydraulic power and the job requirements.
Should I buy used equipment without an inspection?
For higher-value or production-critical equipment, request maintenance records, current photos, documentation and an inspection or demonstration whenever feasible.
Are delivery and attachments included in the displayed price?
Not necessarily. Ask for a written offer specifying configuration, accessories, applicable taxes, availability, loading and delivery costs.
Request a construction machinery quotation
Specify machine type, expected job, material, capacity, access dimensions, budget and delivery country/postcode. Makitor can review your requirements and confirm if an appropriate published machine is available.