Wheel Excavators for Sale

Buying guide

Wheel excavators

Wheeled excavators, roughly 10 to 25 tonnes, dig and travel on their own tyres between sites, the pick for urban civils, roadside work and utility jobs that hop locations in a day. Understand the class below, then compare the live stock by make, year, hours and price.

In stock1,128 machines821 show a price

Typical price€15,000 - €102,900half sell under €43,366

Years1970 to 2026New and used

Mostly located inGermany · Netherlands · China

Operating weight10.4 to 20.6 ttypical range

Engine power66 to 129 kWtypical range

Engine hours992 to 14,278 htypical range

Find by make

Caterpillar 227 Liebherr 152 Hyundai 108 Doosan 92 Volvo 83 Atlas 72 Komatsu 70 Hitachi 58

Prices for Wheel excavators

1999 Zeppelin ZM 100 Wheel Excavator1999 · 8,500 h€15,000

2010 Terex TW110 Wheel Excavator2010 · 16,000 h€29,500

2008 Hitachi ZX140W-3 Wheel Excavator2008 · 8,700 h€37,500

2009 Caterpillar M322D Wheel Excavator2009 · 4,200 h€49,900

2017 Liebherr A 914 Wheel Excavator2017 · 8,900 h€69,001

2013 Atlas 1404 ZW Wheel Excavator2013 · 5,900 h€102,900

Choosing the right type

Outrigger and blade setupRear outriggers plus a front dozer blade give a stable four-point stance for digging; some carriers add a second rear blade instead of outriggers for faster repositioning.

Boom configurationA two-piece (knuckle) boom lets the dipper work close to the machine over kerbs and walls; a mono boom trades that reach flexibility for simpler hydraulics and slightly more digging force.

Roading capabilityOn-board travel speed, axle suspension and a road-legal lighting kit determine whether the machine can move between sites under its own power or needs a trailer.

Tyre and axle setupSingle or dual rear wheels change flotation and stability; steer, rigid or all-wheel-drive axle options suit different ground and site-access conditions.

Weight classAround 10 to 14 t suits tighter urban and utility work, 15 to 19 t is the general civils range, 20 to 25 t moves into heavier groundworks and pipe-laying.

What to check before buying

Tyres and axlesCheck tread depth, sidewall condition and axle play; tyres are a major running cost and uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension faults.

Outriggers and bladeCycle the outriggers and blade for smooth, leak-free operation and check the pads and blade edge for wear consistent with the stated hours.

Road-registration readinessConfirm lighting, mirrors, mudguards and axle load ratings meet road-use rules in the country of use before assuming the machine can travel on its own wheels.

Hydraulics and couplerInspect cylinders, hoses and the quick coupler for leaks and play; a hydraulic coupler and attachment set change the machine's day-one usefulness.

Common questions

Wheeled or tracked excavator?

Wheeled machines travel between sites on hard surfaces without a low-loader, which suits urban and utility work with frequent moves. Tracked machines grip and spread weight better on soft or uneven ground and stay the default for heavier digging.

Can a wheeled excavator drive on the road?

Only if it meets the road-registration rules of the country it works in, covering lighting, axle loads and speed. Rules vary by market, so confirm local requirements rather than assuming road use is automatic.

What size class do I need?

10 to 14 t suits tighter urban and utility jobs, 15 to 19 t covers general civils work, and 20 to 25 t handles heavier groundworks and pipe-laying where more digging force and reach are needed.

Two-piece or mono boom?

A two-piece boom folds close to the machine, useful for working near walls, kerbs and other obstacles. A mono boom is simpler and often gives slightly more breakout force for open-ground digging.