Part of the Equipment Comparison series:

Excavator Showdown: Cat 320/330 vs Komatsu PC200/PC300 (Operator's Guide)

Published April 23, 2026

Mid-Size Excavators: Cat 320 vs Komatsu PC200

When to pick: Cat if you're on rocky material. Komatsu if you need faster cycle times (trenching).

Larger Excavators: Cat 330 vs Komatsu PC300

When to pick: Cat if you're in hard rock. Komatsu if fuel budget is tight.

Real-World Example: 5-Year Fuel Cost

Daily fuel cost difference (PC300 vs Cat 330):

That $16K difference can pay for transmission repairs.

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