Which brand of excavator is the cheapest? Hot topics and purchasing guides across the Internet
Recently, the hot topic in the construction machinery industry has focused on "purchasing cost-effective excavators", especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and individual contractors who are interested in low-priced and practical models. The following combines the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the cheapest excavator brands and models currently on the market and provide a structured comparison.
1. Ranking of popular excavator prices in May 2024 (1-5 ton small excavators)

| Brand | Model | Tonnage | Reference price (10,000 yuan) | Sales popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sany Heavy Industry | SY55C | 5.5 tons | 18.8-22.6 | ★★★★★ |
| XCMG | XE60DA | 6 tons | 19.5-23.2 | ★★★★☆ |
| Temporary work | LG6150E | 1.5 tons | 9.6-12.8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Liugong | 906D | 0.6 tons | 7.2-9.5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Sunward Intelligence | SWE18U | 1.8 tons | 8.9-11.3 | ★★★☆☆ |
2. Core factors for purchasing low-price excavators
1.Tonnage and price relationship: Micro excavation (<1 ton) has the lowest price but limited efficiency, and the 1-6 ton model has the highest cost performance.
2.Domestic brand advantages: Domestic models such as Sany and Xugong are 30%-50% cheaper than foreign brands of the same specification.
3.Second-hand market conditions: Second-hand equipment can be reduced by another 40% within 3 years, but maintenance records must be paid attention to
3. Cost-effectiveness analysis of popular brands
| Brand | price range | Core advantages | maintenance cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sany Heavy Industry | 180,000-250,000 | Hydraulic system is stable | medium low |
| Shandong Lingong | 80,000-150,000 | Many types of microcomputers | low |
| XCMG | 190,000-240,000 | Strong durability | in |
| Liugong | 70,000-120,000 | Super small computers are cheap | Middle to high |
4. Real user feedback hot spots
1.TikTok hot topics: #5000 hours without overhaul challenge (SANY SY55C model has been discussed more than 120,000 times)
2.Baidu search hot words: The search volume for "miniature excavator under 60,000 yuan" increased by 47% week-on-week
3.Industry report data: Domestic excavator market share will reach 78% in Q1 2024, and price war continues
5. Purchase suggestions
1.Cheapest new phone: Liugong 0.6 ton series (from 70,000 yuan) is suitable for light agricultural work
2.Comprehensive cost performance: Sany SY55C (around 200,000 yuan) takes into account both price and performance
3.special needs: Consider second-tier brands such as Shanxi Reconstruction Machinery, which can offer another 10%-15% discount.
Note: The above data is collected from e-commerce platforms, industry forums and search engine hot lists from May 1 to 10, 2024. The specific price is subject to the actual quotation of the dealer. It is recommended to inspect the working condition of the equipment on site before purchasing, and pay attention to the summer promotions launched by the manufacturer.
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