Excavators are pretty important because of how versatile they are. You can use them in several industries. To be honest, excavators are quite costly and it is very easy to understand why.
In this post, we will take a look at the different excavators on the Nigerian market. We will also look at how much they cost and share as many specifications as we can with you. Let’s dive straight in.
Prices of Excavators in Nigeria
Excavators come with different kinds of attachments depending on what you want to use them for. From sticks to buckets and even booms, excavators come in various configurations and sizes. One excavator can perform multiple tasks as long as you have the right accessories or attachments.
There are several brands of excavators in Nigeria. Also, you can purchase excavators in any of the following categories:
- Brand new
- Foreign-used
- Nigerian-used
We have surveyed the market and have come up with the prices of some of the very popular brands. To make it easier and more understandable for you, we have split the excavators into categories. Check them out below:
Mini Excavators (Brand New) Prices in Nigeria
CAT 300.9D Mini Hydraulic Excavator – N26 million – N32 million
Details
- Operating Weight (Without Safety Frame) – 2061 lbs.
- Digging Force (Bucket) – 2000 lbs.
- Digging Force (Stick) – 1011 lbs.
- Operating Weight (With Safety Frame) – 2170 lbs.
- Net Power – 13 HP
- Engine Model Yanmar – 31NV70
- Rated Speed – 2100 r/min
- Maximum Engine Output – 18 HP
- Gross Power – ISO 14396 – 18 HP
- Diesel Tank Volume – 2.64 gals (US)
- Displacement – 52 in³
- Flywheel Output ISO – 13 HP
- Battery – 12 V, 20 Amp
CAT 302.7D CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator – N30 million – N34 million
Details
- Net Power – 20.7 HP
- Engine Model – Yanmar 3TNV76
- Gross Power – 3 HP
- Rated Net Power (ISO 9249) – 20.7 HP
- Displacement – 68 in³
- Operating Weight – 6239 lb
- Operating Weight (With Cab) – 6239 lbs.
- Operating Weight (With Canopy) – 6034 lbs.
CAT 303.5E CR Hydraulic Excavator – N32 million – N35 million
Details
- Engine Model – Cat® C1.8
- Net Power – 31.6 HP
- Gross Power – 33.3 HP
- Operating Weight – 7734 lbs.
- Operating Weight (With Cab) – 8139 lbs.
- Operating Pressure (Equipment) – 3553 psi
- Digging Force (Stick Standard) – 4249 lbs.
- Digging Force (Stick Long) – 3799 lbs.
- Digging Force (Bucket) – 7419 lbs.
- Operating Pressure (Travel) – 3553 psi
- Operating Pressure (Swing) – 2625 psi
- Auxiliary Circuit (Primary) – 9 gals/min
- Auxiliary Circuit (Secondary) – 7.1 gals/min
CAT 303E CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator – N36 million – N40 million
Details
- Net Power – 23.5 HP
- Operating Weight – With Cab – 7204 lbs.
- Dig Depth – 117 in
- Engine Model – Cat C1.3
- Gross Power – ISO 14396 – 24.8 HP
- Stroke – 3.5 in
- Bore – 3.1 in
- Displacement – 77 in³
- Gross Power – 24.8 HP
- Operating Weight – With Canopy – 6721 lbs.
CAT 304E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator – N45 million – N50 million
Details
- Net Power – 40.2 HP
- Operating Weight – 8996 lbs.
- Dig Depth – 135 in
- Engine Model – Cat C2.4
- Displacement – 146 in³
- Stroke – 4 in
- Bore – 3.4 in
- Gross Power – ISO 14396 – 41.8 HP
CAT 305.5E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator – N42 million – N47 million
Details
- Net Power – 44.1 HP
- Operating Weight – 11958 lbs.
- Dig Depth – 152 in
- Engine Model – Cat® C2.4
- Bore – 3.4 in
- Stroke – 4 in
- Displacement – 146 in³
- Gross Power – ISO 14396 – 45.7 HP
Large Excavators (Brand New) Prices in Nigeria
CAT 336 GC Hydraulic Excavator – N80 million – N90 million
Details
- Net Power – ISO 9249 – 259 HP
- Operating Weight – 74800 lbs.
- Maximum Digging Depth – 24.7 ft.
- Engine Power – ISO 14396 261 HP
- Engine Model – Cat C7.1
- Bore – 4 in
- Stroke – 5 in
- Displacement – 433 in³
CAT 336 Hydraulic Excavator – N67 million – N75 million
Details
- Net Power – ISO 9249 – 311 HP
- Operating Weight – 79100 lbs.
- Maximum Digging Depth – 24.7 ft.
- Engine Model Cat C9.3B
- Engine Power – ISO 14396 – 314 HP
- Bore – 5 in
- Stroke – 6 in
- Displacement – 568 in³
CAT 345 Excavator 45 Ton Excavator Digger – N59 million – N65 million
Details
- Net Power – ISO 9249 – 346 HP
- Operating Weight – 93000 lbs.
- Maximum Digging Depth – 23.6 ft.
- Engine Model – Cat C9.3
- Engine Power – ISO 14396 – 347 HP
- Bore – 5 in
- Stroke – 6 in
- Displacement – 568 in³
Foreign-used and Nigerian-used Excavator Prices in Nigeria
Most Nigerians prefer to purchase foreign-used and Nigerian-used excavators in Nigeria. This is because they are far more affordable. In this section, we will look at the prices of some of the popular foreign-used and Nigerian-used excavator prices.
Foreign-used Excavators Prices in Nigeria
- Sany Excavator 230 2005 – N15 million – N20 million
- Case Excavator 988 – N18 million – N21 million
- Caterpillar Excavator 215 1992 – N17 million – N20 million
- American-used Cat 235 Excavator – N39 million – N41 million
- 320BL Excavator – N25 million – N30 million
- Excavator 215B – N19 million – N22 million
- Kubota Mini Excavator 2012 – N7 million – N10 million
- Volvo EC210BCL Excavator – N26 million – N29 million
- Big Bucket Excavator 330BL – N33 million – N36 million
Nigerian-Used Excavators Prices in Nigeria
- 320L Excavators 2001 – N13.5 million – N16 million
- Sharp CAT 320BL Excavator – N14 million – N17 million
- CAT Excavator 320BL – N15 million – N18 million
- Volvo Excavator EC460BLC – N40 million – N45 million
- Cat Excavator 225 – N11 million – N13 million
- Doosan Excavator – N13 million – N14.5 million
- Fiat Excavator – N7.5 million – N9 million
- Cat Excavator 325CL – N17 million – N20 million
Uses of Excavators
Excavators can be used for several purposes. Below are some of the most common uses of excavators:
- Earthmoving
- Material handling
- Demolition
- Underground excavation
- Forestry
- Debris removal
Conclusion
There you have it for the prices of excavators in Nigeria. We have also shown you the most common uses of these heavy and versatile pieces of equipment.