Excavators are essential pieces of equipment for construction & earthmoving projects as they can dig, trench & transport loose materials such as soil, sand or gravel. They are also incredibly versatile as many attachments can be added for other tasks like cutting, crushing or drilling. Used excavators, sometimes referred to as diggers or trackhoes, are a great way to expand your fleet without expanding your budget. At Quinn, we carry late-model, low-hour Cat Excavators that are in excellent condition and come with the assurance of a Cat dealer’s support. We have a variety of configurations, sizes and pricing options to meet your needs.

The different types of excavators for sale differ by size, rotation range & versatility, but all share a similar skeleton. There are mini excavators for small or tight spaces, midi excavators for commercial jobs and residential landscaping and utility work as well as large excavators that offer maximum power and digging depth. Some specialized excavators include long arm trackhoes for deep reach or demolition applications and minimum tail swing machines that have rounded backs to minimize the chance of hitting trees or structures.

Crawler excavators have more ground contact than wheeled models, providing better traction for working on rough terrain or soft surfaces. Most feature adjustable power modes to provide the most efficient power for specific attachments, so you can save on fuel and wear and tear. Some cabs even have a monitor that can help you manage important machine data like fluid levels, total operating hours and more.

Some of the most popular attachments for excavators include a bucket for digging & trenching, a hydraulic thumb for lifting logs and moving scrap or debris, a breaker for hammering through tough surfaces such as concrete and an auger that works fast to drill holes into the ground. We also have forestry excavators that are designed specifically for land clearing and maintenance work.

A bulldozer is a larger machine that can move materials but cannot operate attachments, such as a bucket. The main difference is that excavators can be used on uneven terrain and are able to handle excavation and trenching while the bulldozer is best for leveling surface areas and clearing worksites.