Price of excavators in Nigeria (new and tokunbo)
Excavator 20-22t (CAT 320D/320GC), foreign used, Abuja
₦170,000,000per unit
Market range ₦140,000,000 to ₦200,000,000 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, Excavator 20-22t (CAT 320D/320GC), foreign used costs about ₦170,000,000 per unit in Abuja (market range ₦140,000,000 to ₦200,000,000). Other lines: Mini excavator 1.5-2t (Kubota/Yanmar), foreign used: ₦30,000,000 per unit; Mini excavator 3-4t (Yanmar B37/Kubota), foreign used: ₦50,000,000 per unit; Mini excavator 3-4t (Yanmar/Kubota), new: ₦60,000,000 per unit; Excavator 5-6t (Komatsu PC56), new: ₦65,000,000 per unit.
Excavators prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini excavator 1.5-2t (Kubota/Yanmar), foreign used | unit | ₦30,000,000 | ₦25,000,000 - ₦40,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Mini excavator 3-4t (Yanmar B37/Kubota), foreign used | unit | ₦50,000,000 | ₦45,000,000 - ₦65,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Mini excavator 3-4t (Yanmar/Kubota), new | unit | ₦60,000,000 | ₦55,000,000 - ₦75,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 5-6t (Komatsu PC56), new | unit | ₦65,000,000 | ₦60,000,000 - ₦75,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 5-6t (CAT 306D/Komatsu PC56-58), foreign used | unit | ₦70,000,000 | ₦45,000,000 - ₦95,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 7.5-8t (Kobelco SK75/Sumitomo SH75), foreign used | unit | ₦50,000,000 | ₦45,000,000 - ₦65,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 7.5-9t, new Chinese (SANY SY75/XCMG XE80) | unit | ₦83,979,000 | ₦67,183,200 - ₦100,774,800 | - | Low | derived |
| Excavator 20-22t, new Chinese (SANY SY215/XCMG XE215/LiuGong 922) | unit | ₦177,289,000 | ₦141,831,200 - ₦212,746,800 | - | Low | derived |
| Excavator 20-22t, new CAT 320GC/Komatsu PC210 | unit | ₦320,000,000 | ₦280,000,000 - ₦380,000,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Excavator 20-22t (CAT 320D/320GC), foreign used | unit | ₦170,000,000 | ₦140,000,000 - ₦200,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 20-22t older model (CAT 320C/320CL/322CL), foreign used | unit | ₦100,000,000 | ₦75,000,000 - ₦140,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 30t (CAT 330D/330BL/330CL), foreign used | unit | ₦160,000,000 | ₦135,000,000 - ₦190,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 30t, new CAT 330GC | unit | ₦395,000,000 | ₦360,000,000 - ₦430,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Excavator 36-40t, new Chinese (SANY SY365/XCMG XE370) | unit | ₦354,578,000 | ₦283,662,400 - ₦425,493,600 | - | Low | derived |
| Long-reach excavator 20-22t (16-18m boom), foreign used | unit | ₦210,000,000 | ₦168,000,000 - ₦252,000,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Amphibious (pontoon) excavator 20t, new Chinese | unit | ₦307,923,000 | ₦246,338,400 - ₦369,507,600 | - | Low | derived |
| Wheeled excavator 14-16t, foreign used | unit | ₦110,000,000 | ₦88,000,000 - ₦132,000,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Hydraulic breaker for 20t excavator (1.5t class), new | unit | ₦16,795,800 | ₦13,436,640 - ₦20,154,960 | - | Low | derived |
| Excavator bucket 1.0-1.2m3 for 20-22t machine, used | unit | ₦8,000,000 | ₦6,400,000 - ₦9,600,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Ripper tooth / vibro-ripper for 20-30t excavator, new | unit | ₦11,197,200 | ₦8,957,760 - ₦13,436,640 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Excavators prices by location
Estimated by applying Buildocrat's materials location factor to the Abuja price. Always confirm with a local supplier.
| Location | Estimated price per unit | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦170,000,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦180,200,000 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦183,600,000 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦161,500,000 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦163,200,000 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦158,100,000 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦159,800,000 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦166,600,000 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦168,300,000 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦175,100,000 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦161,500,000 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦221,000,000 | 1.30 |
What affects the price
Excavator prices depend mostly on size (tonnes), brand, year and working hours. Chinese brands (SANY, XCMG, LiuGong) cost much less new than CAT or Komatsu. Tokunbo (foreign-used) CAT machines hold their value well. Imported new machines move with the exchange rate. Check the hour meter, undercarriage wear and hydraulic leaks, and do a test dig before paying.
Sources
- Desk estimate (Oct 2026); verify with 3 dealer quotes
- Jiji.ng excavator listings checked 1 Oct 2026: CAT bucket N12m
- Jiji.ng excavator listings checked 1 Oct 2026: tokunbo CAT 320D N170m, 320CL N95.5m, 330D N185m, new CAT 330GC N395m, Komatsu PC56 new N60-65m
- Jiji.ng excavator listings checked 1 Oct 2026: tokunbo CAT 320D N170m, 320CL N95.5m, 330D N185m, new CAT 330GC N395m, Komatsu PC56 new N60-65m (320GC new scaled from 330GC)
- Jiji.ng mini excavator listings checked 1 Oct 2026: Kubota U17 N30m, Yanmar B37 N45-65m, CAT 306D N65-95m, Kobelco SK75 N49m
Frequently asked questions
How much is an excavator in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, Excavator 20-22t (CAT 320D/320GC), foreign used costs about ₦170,000,000 per unit in Abuja, within a market range of ₦140,000,000 to ₦200,000,000, according to Buildocrat's Nigeria Construction Rate Book.
How much does it cost in Lagos and Port Harcourt?
Applying Buildocrat's location factors, the same item is estimated at about ₦180,200,000 in Lagos and ₦183,600,000 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Excavator prices depend mostly on size (tonnes), brand, year and working hours. Chinese brands (SANY, XCMG, LiuGong) cost much less new than CAT or Komatsu. Tokunbo (foreign-used) CAT machines hold their value well. Imported new machines move with the exchange rate. Check the hour meter, undercarriage wear and hydraulic leaks, and do a test dig before paying.
How often is this price updated?
Buildocrat re-checks key prices every Monday against dated market sources. This page was last updated on 15 October 2026.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/prices/excavators/, prices as at 15 October 2026.