Description
The 1980 Caterpillar Cat 215 is a production-class hydraulic excavator built for digging and material handling on steel crawler tracks. It runs on Caterpillar’s hydraulic control system, delivering smooth, responsive operation for foundation work, utility trenching, and site grading. This is a full-size production machine sized for all-day work on demanding job sites, not a compact or utility unit.
Hydraulic controls give the operator accurate boom, stick, and bucket movement for trenching utilities, loading trucks, and grading sites. The crawler undercarriage keeps the machine planted while it digs, and versatile bucket configurations let it move from trenching to loading to demolition support without a second machine. Accessible service points keep routine maintenance straightforward and downtime low.
Priced at $29,950, this used Cat 215 is offered in ready-to-work condition and located in Farmington, NM. It carries Caterpillar’s reputation for durability, with replacement parts available nationwide. Inspections are welcome, so come see it dig before you buy.
Key Features
- Hydraulic Control: Caterpillar’s hydraulic system delivers smooth, responsive control for precise digging and material handling.
- Production Class: A full-size production excavator built for all-day work, not a compact or utility unit.
- Crawler Undercarriage: Steel crawler tracks keep the machine stable and planted while digging on uneven ground.
- Versatile Bucket Work: Handles trenching, loading, grading, and demolition support with a single machine.
- Caterpillar Reliability: Backed by Cat’s durability reputation with replacement parts available nationwide.
- Accessible Service Points: Straightforward maintenance access keeps routine upkeep simple and downtime low.
- 1980 Build: Manufactured during Caterpillar’s established heavy-iron era for dependable field performance.
- Contractor Value: Priced at $29,950 for quality Caterpillar iron ready to earn on the job.
- Utility Trenching: Digs clean trenches for water, sewer, gas, and electrical line installation.
- Ready to Work: Offered used and job-ready with inspections welcome at the Farmington, NM lot.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar
- Model: 215
- Year: 1980
- Machine Type: Hydraulic Excavator
- Control System: Hydraulic
- Operating Class: Production-class excavator
- Undercarriage: Crawler tracks
- Condition: Used – Ready to Work
- Price: $29,950
Applications
- Foundation excavation for basements, footings, and building foundations
- Utility trenching for water, sewer, gas, and electrical lines
- Site preparation including grading, leveling, and clearing
- Material handling such as loading trucks, moving aggregate, and stockpiling
- Demolition support for structure removal and debris handling
- Commercial builds including shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities
- Municipal work such as road construction, drainage systems, and park development
Why Choose the Cat 215?
This 1980 Cat 215 pairs Caterpillar’s durability reputation with production-class digging power at a contractor-friendly $29,950. Hydraulic controls, a stable crawler undercarriage, and versatile bucket options make it a practical single-machine solution for trenching, loading, grading, and demolition support, with parts available nationwide and service points that keep maintenance simple. Ready to put this excavator to work? Talk to our team in Farmington, NM and schedule your inspection today.
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