Current bid:
$11,000
Time Left
Ends Oct 22, 2026
- Current bid
- $11,000
- Buyer's premium (est. ~7.5%)
- $825
- Sales tax (est. 4.8%)
- $562
Premium estimated at this bid (7.5-12.5% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.
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The machine
Condition
From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.
Market demand: Equipment in North Carolina sell about 91% of the time, typically ~20 bids. Based on 388 completed sales over the last year.
A 2022 Caterpillar 304 mini hydraulic excavator with a manual A/C cab, hydraulic thumb, auxiliary hydraulics, leveling blade, and rubber tracks. Excavator rental yards, landscapers, and used-equipment dealers are the likely buyers, usually for resale as-is. Check the hydraulic thumb and aux circuit under operation, and plan for the 24-hour appointment and the 10-day removal deadline.
Estimated flip margin and comp range available with Pro. Summary may occasionally contain inaccuracies; check the full description before bidding.
Seller
Seller 23676 - CARCATAS
Private seller (not a government agency), listed on a platform we index for its fleet and equipment.
Condition: As-is
Pickup / shipping information
Seller 23676 - CARCATAS
Full Description
2022 Caterpillar 304 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Manual A/C, Hyd Thumb, C1.7 45 Hp Diesel, Aux Hyd, Leveling Blade, Rubber Tracks Operational Hour Meter - No guarantees made as to actual hours/miles; the listing reflects what can be visually observed. *Appointment is Required 24 Hours in Advance for Pickup* ***A Loadout Ticket is Required at the Time of Pickup*** **Asset Must Be Removed Within 10 Business Days From Auction Close, Items Not Removed In This Timeframe Are Subject To Relocation And Storage Charges**
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