Earthmoving · Equipment guide

Excavators in Canada

Crawler and wheeled excavators combine a rotating upper structure with a boom, stick and work tool for digging, trenching, grading, demolition and material handling. Canadian buyers range from excavation and utility contractors to municipalities, roadbuilders and resource-sector fleets.

Yellow crawler excavator with CAT branding on the boom and body

Model specifications

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67 models · 9 manufacturers

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Excavators
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Volvo EC140E Excavator

Volvo EC140E Excavator

EC140E named manufacturer generation · North American reference

Maximum digging depth
18 ft 3 in5,560 mm
Maximum digging reach at ground level
27 ft 0 in8,220 mm
Net power
119 hp89 kW
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Volvo EC160E Excavator

Volvo EC160E Excavator

EC160E named manufacturer generation · North American reference

Maximum digging depth
19 ft 11 in6,070 mm
Maximum digging reach at ground level
28 ft 11 in8,820 mm
Net power
146 hp109 kW
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Volvo EC200E Excavator

Volvo EC200E Excavator

EC200E named manufacturer generation · North American reference

Maximum digging depth
22 ft 3 in6,781 mm
Maximum digging reach at ground level
32 ft 3 in9,829 mm
Net power
154 hp115 kW
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Production status not confirmed

Volvo EC220E Excavator

Volvo EC220E Excavator

EC220E named manufacturer generation · North American reference

Maximum digging depth
22 ft 1 in6,730 mm
Maximum digging reach at ground level
32 ft 1 in9,770 mm
Net power
172 hp128 kW
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Excavators

Current EC230 product family · United States reference

Max. digging depth
22 ft 2 in6,760 mm
Max. digging reach on ground
32 ft 3 in9,825 mm
Operating-weight range
45,636–57,541 lb20,700–26,100 kg
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Volvo EC250E Excavator

Volvo EC250E Excavator

EC250E named manufacturer generation · North American reference

Maximum digging depth
23 ft 2 in7,060 mm
Maximum digging reach at ground level
33 ft 4 in10,160 mm
Net power
224 hp167 kW
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Volvo EC300 Excavator

Volvo EC300 Excavator

Current EC300 product page · United States reference

Dig depth
24 ft 1 in7,345 mm
Ground level reach
34 ft 6 in10,520 mm
Gross engine power
253 hp189 kW
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Choosing excavators for the job

Match the machine to digging depth, reach, lift requirements, ground conditions, transport limits and the hydraulic demands of the intended attachments. A larger machine is not automatically more productive when access, mobilization and finishing work matter.

Machine types and configurations

  • Mid-size crawler
  • Large crawler
  • Wheeled
  • Reduced- and zero-tail-swing
  • Long-reach and specialty; mini excavators have a separate category

Specifications that matter

SpecificationWhy it matters
Operating weightDefines machine class, transport exposure and stability context.
Engine outputCompare the same power rating standard and the demands of the intended work.
Maximum digging depth and reachShows whether the configured machine fits the required work envelope.
Bucket capacityMust suit the material, work envelope, machine geometry and configuration.
Tail-swing typeCheck clearance behind the machine throughout its swing, especially near walls and traffic.
Auxiliary hydraulic flowDetermines powered-attachment capability and circuit requirements.
Transport dimensionsCheck the travel configuration against trailer space, access restrictions and route requirements.

Before buying used

  • Measure undercarriage wear rather than relying on appearance
  • Cycle boom, stick and bucket while checking cylinders, pins and bushings
  • Review cold-start behaviour, service records and emissions-system warnings
Ownership costs to consider

Cost drivers

  • Tracked undercarriage
  • Pins, bushings and linkage
  • Hydraulic pumps, cylinders and final drives
  • Emissions and grade-control systems
Plan your transport

Transport checklist

  • Measure the travel configuration, not brochure dimensions
  • Record fitted bucket, coupler and removable attachments
  • Confirm weight by serial-specific configuration
  • Identify loading support and operating status

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