True Price™ market estimate

2020 Caterpillar Caterpillar 988k Value

Valuation ID: e041ee25-246d-4d91-ba6c-a2c3bb0a7e1a

New valuation

Estimated likely private-sale value

$475,000

Low confidence
Quick-sale estimate$395,000
Likely value$475,000
Patient retail ask$550,000

Why this confidence level

The make was entered manually. Confidence is low because only a single direct comparable listing (2020 Cat 988K asking $548,000 with 8,525 hours) is available in the dataset, with zero verified completed sales reported. Additionally, key machine parameters such as total operating hours and detailed condition for the target unit are missing.

Asking-price matches

30

Verified sales used

0

Market direction

Stable

Market analysis

Stable market

Large production-class equipment like the Cat 988K generally holds value steadily relative to smaller utility assets due to high replacement costs and specialized applications, though overall market negotiations typically pull realized transaction values below asking prices.

Regional pricing

The single direct comparable is located in Iowa. National adjustments for large heavy equipment are primarily driven by transport and logistics costs rather than minor regional price differences.

Hours and usage

Operating hours were not provided for the target unit. High-hour units (around 8,000+ hours) require significant discounts to account for impending powertrain overhauls, whereas lower-hour units command prices near the upper end of the valuation range.

Data quality

Target unit hours and condition were unstated. The evaluation relies heavily on a single direct asking-price comparable for a 2020 Cat 988K.

Pricing and time to sell

At $395,000

1 to 3 months for a wholesale, dealer buy-in, or quick liquidation price position.

At $475,000

3 to 6 months for a standard private-sale transaction price.

At $550,000

6 to 12 months or longer to locate a retail end-user willing to pay top market asking price.

Comparable asking prices

Active asking prices provide market context but are not confirmed sale prices.

2020 Caterpillar 988K

True Machinery8,525 hoursBellevue, IA

$548,000

View listing

2020 Caterpillar 374FL

True Machinery6,575 hoursBellevue, IA

$548,000

View listing

2020 Caterpillar 299D3

True Machinery1,870 hoursOtley, IA

2020 Bobcat S76

True Machinery1,990 hoursFarley, IA

2019 John Deere 524L

True Machinery5,625 hoursBellevue, IA

$105,000

View listing

2019 Caterpillar 259D

True Machinery3,357 hoursOtley, IA

Factors considered

  • Machine operating hours and engine/drivetrain component life remaining
  • Overall structural and mechanical condition including bucket/tire wear
  • High baseline market value for heavy mining and quarry-class wheel loaders
  • Limited sample size of direct 988K model comparables