What brand of excavator is good? Hot topics and purchasing guides across the Internet
Recently, discussions on the selection of excavator brands have been heated on major social platforms and industry forums. Both construction industry practitioners and engineering contractors are concerned about how to purchase cost-effective and stable performance excavators. This article combines hot topics and data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the mainstream excavator brands in the current market and the key points for purchasing.
1. Top 5 popular excavator brands (based on user discussion popularity)

| Ranking | brand | Popular models | Core advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caterpillar | CAT 320 | Powerful and durable |
| 2 | Komatsu | PC200-8 | Good fuel economy |
| 3 | Sany Heavy Industry (SANY) | SY215C | High cost performance and perfect after-sales service |
| 4 | Volvo | EC220D | Intelligent operation, environmental protection and energy saving |
| 5 | XCMG | XE215D | Strong adaptability, representative domestic brand |
2. Analysis of the purchasing indicators that users are most concerned about
According to data from forums and e-commerce platforms, the five indicators that users pay most attention to when purchasing excavators are as follows:
| indicator | Attention ratio | Representative brand/model |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 35% | Sany, XCMG |
| Fuel consumption | 25% | Komatsu, Volvo |
| After-sales service | 20% | Caterpillar, Trinity |
| Ease of operation | 15% | Volvo, Caterpillar |
| Durability | 5% | Caterpillar, Komatsu |
3. Recent hot topics: The dispute between domestic vs. imported brands
In the past 10 days, discussions on whether domestic excavators have surpassed imported brands have surged. Users who support domestic products believe that brands such as Sany and Xugong have obvious advantages in price and localized services; while fans of imported brands emphasize the technology accumulation and stability of Caterpillar and Komatsu. The following is a comparison of the views of both sides:
| Contrast Dimensions | Domestic advantages | Import advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 30%-50% lower | High premium |
| Technology | catch up quickly | Many core patents |
| Accessories supply | Fast response | Global unified standard |
4. Suggestions on purchasing
1.Limited budget: Priority will be given to domestic brands such as SANY and XCMG, with SY215C and XE215D being popular choices;
2.Long-term high-intensity work: Caterpillar CAT 320 or Komatsu PC200-8 are more durable;
3.High environmental requirements: Volvo EC220D complies with European standard emissions and is highly intelligent;
4.Pay attention to after-sales service: Sany and Caterpillar’s nationwide service outlets have high coverage.
Conclusion
The choice of excavator brand requires a comprehensive consideration of budget, working conditions and long-term needs. The recent rise of domestic brands has provided the market with more cost-effective options, while imported brands still have an advantage in technological leadership. It is recommended that users test drive the product on site before purchasing and refer to recent user reputation data.
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