True Price™ market estimate
2020 Caterpillar Caterpillar 988k Value
Valuation ID: e041ee25-246d-4d91-ba6c-a2c3bb0a7e1a
Estimated likely private-sale value
$475,000
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
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.
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.
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.
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 listing2020 Caterpillar 374FL
True Machinery6,575 hoursBellevue, IA
$548,000
View listing2020 Caterpillar 299D3
True Machinery1,870 hoursOtley, IA
$44,000
View listing2020 Bobcat S76
True Machinery1,990 hoursFarley, IA
$36,500
View listing2019 John Deere 524L
True Machinery5,625 hoursBellevue, IA
$105,000
View listing2019 Caterpillar 259D
True Machinery3,357 hoursOtley, IA
$33,000
View listingFactors 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