New York · USD
New York excavator rates
Excavator charge-out is the line most earthworks tickets live on. The book splits mini (3-5 ton), 20-ton / 320 class, 30-ton / 330 class, and 45-ton. Fuel is usually extra. Operated versus bare changes the number more than the region does. In New York, the excavator central reference is $190 USD/hr (range $165 USD to $215 USD, as of 2026-08). That figure is a reference estimate for bare equipment. The published primary class is 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200). Nearby-book checks: New Jersey central reference $180 USD/hr, and Pennsylvania central reference $170 USD/hr. These are public reference figures, not a quote. Bill the rate on the signed project sheet.
Prices in USD. Public T&M reference ranges, not wages or a quote.
New York excavator, 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200)
Central reference $190 USD/hr (USD), range $165 USD to $215 USD. Effective month 2026-08.
Bare equipment in USD/hr. Geographic scope: New York. Equipment class: 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200).
Operator excluded. Fuel not stated.
Book effective month 2026-08. Stored source "reference". No separate review date is on file.
New York is an original book row. It is a reference estimate, not a Texas-scaled model, and the book does not record an observed survey, sample size, or reviewer for this number.
This page lists 4 classes. The figure above is only Excavator - 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200), not a single price for every excavator.
Illustration, not a quote: 8 hours at the central reference is 8 × $190 USD = $1,520 USD. Bill the signed project rate instead.
| Class | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Excavator - 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare rate; add operator. Tracked hydraulic excavator. · 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $165 USD | $190 USD | $215 USD |
Excavator - 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare rate; add operator. · 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $200 USD | $230 USD | $260 USD |
Excavator - 45 Ton Class Bare rate; add operator. Mass excavation class. · 45 Ton Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $255 USD | $300 USD | $340 USD |
Mini Excavator - 3-5 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 3-5 Ton Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $110 USD |
Use your agreed rates on every daily ticket.
These public ranges are a benchmark. SubTrack stores the rates you agreed with the client on a project rate sheet. Crews apply those rates to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors on the daily ticket. The same figures carry into reporting and the billing documents you send.
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New York excavator FAQ
What is the excavator rate in New York?
New York excavator central reference is $190 USD/hr (low $165 USD, high $215 USD, effective 2026-08). It is a reference estimate for bare equipment, class 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200). It is not a wage.
Does this New York excavator line include an operator and fuel?
Bare equipment. Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. Attachments and mobilization are not assumed.
Can I put this New York excavator number on an invoice?
No. This is a public reference figure. SubTrack rate sheets lock your excavator class and premiums to the daily ticket so the field bills what the client signed.
How does New York compare nearby?
New Jersey central reference $180 USD/hr. Pennsylvania central reference $170 USD/hr