Buyer Selection Tool
Choose the right class
Use this selector when the buyer knows the job but not the right excavator class. Start with job size, transport limits, and inspection burden before narrowing to a badge.
0-10 ton
Mini Excavators
Mini, compact, and small excavators for tight-access jobs, easy loading, and gate-width constraints, with transport-friendly models such as Kubota U35 and Bobcat E35 style machines.
10-30 ton
Medium Excavators
Mainstream contracting class where Cat 320, PC200, ZX200, and EC210 style machines dominate the shortlist.
30+ ton
Heavy Excavators
Mining, quarry, and large earthmoving buyers who need heavier shipping and inspection planning up front, often starting from Cat 330, Cat 336, Komatsu PC300, PC350, and Volvo EC300 style machines.
Selection Questions
Selection questions
Job size
Start with trench depth, loading duty, and how much breakout force the buyer really needs on site.
Transport limits
Width, height, trailer rules, and unloading conditions quickly narrow whether mini, midsize, or heavy class is realistic.
Inspection burden
The larger the machine, the more freight and proof planning usually matters before price becomes the main discussion.
Simple Rule
Simple class rule
Class fit
Mini and compact
Best for tighter access, lighter transport, resale flexibility, and jobs where width and loading simplicity matter.
Class fit
Medium class
Best for mainstream contracting work where production, resale familiarity, and broad model availability matter most.
Class fit
Heavy class
Best for quarry, mining, and large earthmoving work where freight planning is part of the buying decision from the start.
Next Step
Send the job brief
A good size-selection inquiry starts with job type, transport limits, preferred brand if any, and destination port so the shortlist matches the real use case.