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Excavator Cost in Suriname: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Suriname domestic buyers skip import duties entirely. Real pricing direct from our Paramaribo facility.

Published 3 June 2026 · Updated 6 June 2026

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Domestic ranges

Class	Brand tier	Indicative USD
Mini 2-5t	Yanmar / Kubota	$38-75k
Mid 20-25t	CAT / Komatsu	$135-180k
Mid 20-25t	SANY / Hyundai	$85-130k
Heavy 35-40t	Premium	$240-320k
Mining 70-90t	Premium	$780k-1.3M
Long-reach (Kobelco SK500 LR)	Specialty	$320-450k

Why we can offer better pricing in Suriname

No port-clearance lag — direct delivery from warehouse
No FX conversion premium
Surinamese SRD or USD payment accepted
Lease-to-own structures available in local currency

Excavator models referenced in this article

12 model spec sheets for further reading

CAT 320

22.5t

Caterpillar's flagship mid-class crawler — the global benchmark for fuel efficiency and parts availability in the 20-25 ton segment.

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CAT 336

36.8t

Caterpillar's 35-tonne workhorse — class-leading digging force and lifting capacity for heavy civil and mining-feeder duty.

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CAT 374

71.8t

Caterpillar's 70-tonne mining-class shovel — the standard for open-pit gold, bauxite, and iron ore loading operations.

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SANY SY215C

23.6t

SANY's 23-tonne crawler — Cummins-powered with 10% fuel savings and class-leading financing terms.

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SANY SY365H

36t

SANY's 36-tonne heavy-class crawler — 26% more efficient than its predecessor with a 25,000-hour designed lifespan.

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Kobelco SK210

22.7t

Kobelco's 22.7-tonne crawler — premium build quality with a 10-inch monitor, 3-side cameras, and heated air-ride seat.

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Kobelco SK850 LR

84.8t

Kobelco's 84-tonne mining-class long-reach — 510hp common-rail diesel with a 5.4 m³ bucket for heavy bauxite and mining.

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Hyundai R220LC-9S

21.9t

Hyundai's 22-tonne crawler — precision engineering with a 5-year warranty and amphibious variant for swamp work.

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Hyundai R380LC-9SH

38.5t

Hyundai's 38-tonne heavy-class crawler — 276hp with class-leading reach and digging height.

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Yanmar ViO25

2.68t

Yanmar's iconic 2.7-tonne mini — zero tail-swing, hydraulic thumb standard, and a 4-year warranty.

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CAT 301.8

2.1t

Caterpillar's smallest mini excavator — sized for landscaping and tight-access utility work.

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CAT 302.5

2.6t

Compact 2.6t mini for residential landscaping and small utility installation.

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Brands covered

Brand spec catalogues

CAT

Industry-leading fuel efficiency

SANY

Aggressive total cost of ownership

Kobelco

Unrivalled in long-reach and demolition applications

Hyundai

Excellent fuel efficiency vs. peers

Yanmar

Industry-leading zero tail-swing designs

Komatsu

Industry-leading hydraulic technology and cycle-time precision

Kubota

Number-one mini-excavator brand globally

Country availability

Excavators available in 1 country referenced

Suriname

Caribbean

Capital: Paramaribo · Port: Paramaribo · Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-Paramaribo

Country-by-brand availability

Combine brand + country

Frequently asked

Questions buyers ask

How do I get a quote for the excavator discussed in this article?

Contact Suriname Excavators via our quote form, phone, or WhatsApp. Share your destination country, project profile, and any specific configuration requirements. We respond with a tailored quote within one business day.

Do you offer financing options?

Yes. Excavator financing is available through manufacturer-backed credit programmes (SANY Capital, Hyundai Capital, XCMG Finance, JCB Finance, Develon Capital), regional commercial banks, and lease-to-own structures. Typical terms are 24-60 months. Indicative terms returned within five business days of receiving project documentation.

How long does delivery to Suriname take?

Delivery to Suriname typically takes 2–4 weeks ex-Paramaribo, including pre-export inspection (3-5 days), ocean freight, customs clearance at Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven), and final-mile delivery to the project site. Suriname Excavators is headquartered in Paramaribo with direct delivery anywhere in the country. No import duties apply for domestic customers.

Where can I buy Caterpillar excavators across the Caribbean and Africa?

Suriname Excavators supplies Caterpillar excavators to all 24 Caribbean and African countries we serve, with pre-export inspection, configuration to operating profile, and after-sales support included. See our Caterpillar model catalogue and country-availability pages for specifics.

What configurations of the CAT 320 are available?

The CAT 320 is supplied in 2 configurations: 320 (standard), 320 GC. Mid-class construction, road building, and quarry operations. See the full spec sheet for engine, bucket, dig depth, and reach details.

What after-sales support do you provide?

Every machine is enrolled in our service tracking programme: scheduled maintenance reminders, parts pre-positioning, 72-hour field-service response for major mechanical events, and technical hotline access. Parts inventory is held in our regional warehouse for fast dispatch.

Sources & further reading

Authoritative references

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BibTeX

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  title = {Excavator Cost in Suriname: 2026 Buyer's Guide},
  author = {Suriname Excavators},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://surinameexcavators.com/blog/excavator-cost-suriname},
  note = {Accessed: 10 June 2026}
}

Last updated: 6 June 2026

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