What Is My Dozer Worth? 2026 Used Dozer Prices

Dozers hold value well. But the spread between a well-maintained machine and a worn one is enormous. On a Cat D6, the difference can be $40,000 to $60,000 between two machines of the same year and model. The reason: undercarriage.

Before you price, trade, or buy a used dozer, here is what the market looks like in 2026 and the factor that drives most of the spread.

The One Factor That Drives Most of the Price

Hours matter more than age for dozers. The relationship is roughly 70/30 in favor of hours over calendar age. The specific reason is the undercarriage: tracks, rollers, idlers, and sprockets.

A full undercarriage replacement on a mid-size dozer runs $20,000 to $50,000 depending on size and brand. A machine at 20 percent undercarriage remaining needs that work within 500 to 1,000 hours. That cost comes directly off the sale price in any serious transaction.

Always ask for undercarriage percentage remaining. If the seller cannot provide it, hire a mechanic to measure it before agreeing on a number.

Cat Dozer Prices in 2026

Caterpillar is the benchmark. Cat dozers carry the strongest resale premium in the industry: typically 10 to 15 percent above Komatsu and 12 to 18 percent above John Deere for the same size class and age.

Model	Class	3 Years Old	5 Years Old	8+ Years Old
Cat D3K2 / D3	8 tons	$72,000-$88,000	$54,000-$68,000	$34,000-$46,000
Cat D4K2 / D4	13 tons	$110,000-$132,000	$82,000-$100,000	$52,000-$70,000
Cat D5K2 / D5	17 tons	$145,000-$172,000	$110,000-$132,000	$70,000-$92,000
Cat D6N / D6T	26 tons	$195,000-$232,000	$150,000-$182,000	$96,000-$128,000
Cat D7E / D7R	32 tons	$280,000-$340,000	$215,000-$265,000	$138,000-$182,000
Cat D8T	43 tons	$380,000-$460,000	$290,000-$358,000	$185,000-$248,000

Values assume good condition, average hours for age (800-1,200 hrs/yr), 60 percent or more undercarriage remaining. Machines at 30 percent or less undercarriage trade 20 to 30 percent below these ranges.

Komatsu Dozer Prices in 2026

Komatsu is the second-largest dozer market by volume in North America. Good machines, slightly smaller dealer network than Cat, and typically 10 to 12 percent below Cat on resale for the same size class.

Model	Class	3 Years Old	5 Years Old	8+ Years Old
Komatsu D41-24	13 tons	$95,000-$115,000	$72,000-$88,000	$46,000-$62,000
Komatsu D51-24	16 tons	$115,000-$140,000	$88,000-$108,000	$56,000-$75,000
Komatsu D61EX-24	20 tons	$155,000-$188,000	$118,000-$145,000	$75,000-$100,000
Komatsu D65PX-18	26 tons	$198,000-$238,000	$152,000-$188,000	$96,000-$130,000
Komatsu D85EX-18	35 tons	$315,000-$380,000	$242,000-$298,000	$155,000-$212,000

John Deere Dozer Prices in 2026

John Deere K-series dozers are popular with contractors and timber companies, especially in the Southeast. Resale is strong where Deere dealer networks are dense. Typically 8 to 12 percent below Cat for the same class.

Model	Class	3 Years Old	5 Years Old	8+ Years Old
John Deere 550K	14 tons	$100,000-$122,000	$76,000-$94,000	$48,000-$65,000
John Deere 650K	19 tons	$140,000-$168,000	$106,000-$130,000	$68,000-$90,000
John Deere 750K	28 tons	$212,000-$258,000	$162,000-$200,000	$104,000-$140,000
John Deere 850K	39 tons	$312,000-$378,000	$240,000-$295,000	$155,000-$212,000

Undercarriage: The Math Buyers and Sellers Both Need

Here is how undercarriage remaining maps to value adjustments:

• 80 percent or more: Full market value. Machine is like new on ground engagement.
• 60 to 79 percent: Minor discount if any. Most buyers are comfortable here.
• 40 to 59 percent: Expect 10 to 15 percent off market price. Replacement is a few years out.
• 20 to 39 percent: Buyers subtract the full replacement cost from the offer. On a D6, that is $25,000 to $40,000 off the asking price.
• Under 20 percent: Priced as a parts machine or offered with a replacement commitment included in the deal.

If you are selling, getting the undercarriage measured and showing the documentation is one of the easiest ways to justify your asking price. If you are buying, never skip this step.

What Else Moves Dozer Value

• Blade type: A semi-U blade for general dozing vs. an angle or PAT blade for fine grading. Multi-shank rippers add $5,000 to $15,000 for machines where that work matters.
• Cab and HVAC: An enclosed cab with working A/C adds $8,000 to $15,000 on mid-size machines. It is essentially required for resale in the Southeast.
• GPS and grade control: Factory-integrated Trimble, Leica, or Cat Grade systems add $15,000 to $35,000 or more. Buyers who need grade control pay the full premium for factory systems. Aftermarket kits are worth less.
• Engine emissions tier: Tier 4 Final machines (2014 and newer) hold value better where emissions rules apply. On private land and mining jobs with fewer restrictions, Tier 3 machines sell well and at lower prices.
• Application history: A dozer used for land clearing shows different wear than one used for fine grading. Land clearing puts more stress on the blade and push frame. Road grading puts more hours on the transmission and final drives. Know what the machine was used for.

How to Sell a Dozer: Channel Comparison

Dozers are harder to sell privately than tractors or skid steers. The buyer pool is smaller: mostly contractors, mining companies, and timber operations. Here is how the channels compare:

• Dealer trade-in: 60 to 70 percent of fair market value. Fast, zero hassle. On a $200,000 dozer, that is $60,000 to $80,000 less than market.
• Auction: 75 to 90 percent of fair market value. The best channel for dozers above $80,000 due to the national buyer pool at major auction houses. Fees run 5 to 10 percent.
• Private sale: 90 to 100 percent of fair market value, but it takes time. Works well if you have active contractors in the area and can wait 4 to 8 weeks.

Get Your Dozer's Value in 60 Seconds

The tables above give you a starting point. Your specific machine's value depends on actual hours, undercarriage condition, attachments, and your regional market.

Run a free dozer valuation on EquipBook for a number that accounts for all of it: trade-in, private party, dealer retail, and cash offer value.

If you need a condition report to back up the valuation for a sale or a lending package, the EquipBook Inspect is $99 and delivers same day from photos on your phone.