North Carolina · USD
North Carolina 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 North Carolina, the excavator central reference is $160 USD/hr (range $135 USD to $180 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: South Carolina central reference $150 USD/hr, and Virginia central reference $160 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.
North Carolina excavator, 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200)
Central reference $160 USD/hr (USD), range $135 USD to $180 USD. Effective month 2026-08.
Bare equipment in USD/hr. Geographic scope: North Carolina. 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.
North Carolina 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 × $160 USD = $1,280 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. | $135 USD | $160 USD | $180 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. | $165 USD | $190 USD | $215 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. | $210 USD | $245 USD | $280 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. | $65 USD | $80 USD | $90 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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North Carolina excavator FAQ
What is the excavator rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina excavator central reference is $160 USD/hr (low $135 USD, high $180 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 North Carolina excavator line include an operator and fuel?
Bare equipment. Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. Attachments and mobilization are not assumed.
Can I put this North Carolina 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 North Carolina compare nearby?
South Carolina central reference $150 USD/hr. Virginia central reference $160 USD/hr