Почему подержанные экскаваторы следуют феномену «перевернутого» ценообразования? Маленькие и дешевые против больших и дорогих

In the world of excavators, people often judge their price and scale effect based on weight. In general, large excavators with their huge body and strong working capacity, often accompanied by a high price tag, its manufacturing costs cover large displacement engines, giant hydraulic systems and robust mechanical structural parts, and in large-scale infrastructure, mining and other heavy projects irreplaceable, according to common sense, the corresponding price per unit weight seems to be more “reasonable”.

However, there are some puzzling phenomena on the market: some small excavators with light weight are more expensive than some large ones. As our company’s recent best-selling products Komatsu pc56 and Komatsu pc35, 55 compared, most people would think that 56 will be more expensive than 35 and 55, because of the weight of 56 is relatively large, but the opposite is true, behind the fact that there are many complex and critical factors at work. Some small weight excavators are more expensive than large ones, mainly for the following reasons:

1.Brand Reputation and Technology

Well-known brands of small excavators due to long-term research and development investment and technology accumulation, product quality, performance and reliability, high prices. For example, the small excavator of Komatsu, Caterpillar, and Kubota, using advanced variable piston pump technology, the cost is ten times or even tens of times that of the ordinary gear pump, but it can make the excavator stronger, better control performance and not easy to high temperature, improve work efficiency and stability, and the price is naturally more expensive than some large excavators using ordinary technology.

2. Configuration and Performance

High-end small excavators are equipped with rich configurations, such as advanced electronic control systems, larger bucket capacity, stronger digging force, higher rotation speed, etc., which will increase costs and lead to higher prices. For example, some small excavators are equipped with adjustable working devices and special auxiliary tools to meet the needs of small space operations, so that they can adapt to a variety of complex working conditions, and the price will increase accordingly.

3.Market Supply and Demand 

If the market demand for a small excavator is large but the supply is limited, the price will rise. For example, in urban construction, landscaping and other fields, small excavators because of their flexibility and adaptability, strong demand, when the supply is in short supply, the price may exceed some large excavators.

4. Application scenarios and efficiency

Although the small excavator is small in weight, it is highly efficient in specific scenarios. Such as indoor demolition, pipeline repair and other fine operations, small excavators can flexibly enter and exit the job site, accurate operation, large excavators are difficult to display. At this time, small excavators can efficiently complete the task, even if the weight is small, the price will be higher.

5.Manufacturing cost 

Small excavator due to compact structure, high precision parts, high production process and quality control requirements, the manufacturing cost is also high. At the same time, although its engine, hydraulic system and other key components are small in size, but the performance requirements are high, which will also increase the cost.

Conclusion: Price Doesn’t Always Align with Size

In summary, the price of an excavator is not directly correlated to its size or weight. While larger machines typically carry higher price tags due to the complexity and capacity of their components, small excavators can sometimes have a higher price-to-weight ratio. This “upside down” pricing phenomenon can be attributed to factors like technology, market demand, and specialized performance. As a result, the small and expensive model often breaks conventional pricing expectations.

For anyone involved in construction or equipment investment, understanding these dynamics is crucial for making well-informed decisions when purchasing or renting an excavator. Whether you’re looking for a large-scale machine for a heavy project or a compact one for precision work, knowing the real value behind an excavator’s price will help guide your choices.

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