Demolition Excavators for Sale

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Buying guide

Demolition excavators

Excavators built or converted for demolition work, from standard-boom machines fitted with shears and pulverisers to purpose-built high-reach rigs with multi-section booms for tall-structure teardown. Reinforced cabs, guarding and dedicated attachment plumbing separate these from general earthmoving carriers. Compare the specification and configuration of the live stock below against the job at hand.

In stock58 machines27 show a price

Typical price€48,000 - €359,000half sell under €79,900

Years1990 to 2023New and used

Mostly located inGermany · France · Netherlands

Operating weight30 to 64.8 ttypical range

Engine power128 to 321 kWtypical range

Engine hours1,157 to 14,300 htypical range

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Prices for Demolition excavators

1992 Nobas UB 1236 Demolition Excavator1992€48,000

1990 Hitachi EX400LC Demolition Excavator1990 · 12,800 h€49,900

2008 Liebherr R944 Demolition Excavator2008 · 10,592 h€69,900

2018 Brokk 400 Demolition Excavator2018 · 1,157 h€82,337

2014 JCB JS360 Demolition Excavator2014 · 5,500 h€155,900

2020 Sennebogen 825E Demolition Excavator2020 · 300 h€359,000

Choosing the right type

High-reach vs standard-boomHigh-reach demolition fronts add a folding or telescopic extension for working heights well beyond a standard boom, built for multi-storey structures; a standard-boom carrier fitted with a shear or pulveriser suits lower-level and selective demolition.

Modular boom systemsPin-and-latch or quick-change boom sections let one base machine switch between standard digging configuration and an extended high-reach front without a full rebuild.

Guarding and cab protectionPolycarbonate front and top screens, FOPS-rated roof guarding (falling-object protection) and reinforced cab structures protect the operator from falling debris and are graded to different protection levels.

Attachment ecosystemsDedicated demolition circuits run shears, pulverisers, hydraulic breakers and grapples, usually through a quick-change coupler with matched flow and pressure settings for each tool.

What to check before buying

Structural conditionInspect booms, arms and demolition fronts for cracks, distortion and repair welds around pin bosses and high-stress joints, common on machines that have worked at extended reach.

Guarding completenessConfirm all guarding is present and undamaged, including front and top screens and cab reinforcement, since missing or cracked panels affect both safety and compliance.

Hydraulic circuits for toolsCheck dedicated demolition-tool lines, quick couplers and control valves for leaks, wear and correct flow settings matched to the shears, pulverisers or breakers being run.

Working-height and stability setupReview documentation for maximum working height, reach and the counterweight or undercarriage configuration required to keep the machine stable at extension.

Common questions

When do I need a high-reach machine instead of a standard boom with a long-reach attachment?

A high-reach front is built for sustained work at height on multi-storey structures, with the reach, stability and hydraulic capacity engineered in. A standard boom with an extension attachment suits lower structures and shorter, occasional jobs.

What guarding should a demolition excavator carry?

Expect a FOPS-rated roof (falling-object protection), polycarbonate front and top screens, and a reinforced cab structure as standard. The exact protection level should match the debris risk of the work, so check the guarding grade against the intended job.

Can one machine run shears, pulverisers and a breaker?

Yes, if it carries a quick-change coupler and hydraulic circuits sized for each tool's flow and pressure needs. Confirm the auxiliary circuit specification matches the attachment set you plan to run, not just the coupler fit.

How do I judge whether a boom has been overworked?

Look for repair welds, plating, or paint touch-ups around pin bosses and boom joints, and ask for service history. Machines used at maximum reach for long periods show stress there first, so a clean structural record matters.