Case 450C vs Caterpillar 287B: Which Is the Better Value?

| Based on 70 verified Canadian auction sales

The Case 450C averages $30,409 CAD at auction, compared to $27,750 for the Caterpillar 287B. That's a $2,659 difference. Based on 70 verified Canadian auction results tracked by TrackCheck, here's the full breakdown.

The Verdict

Both machines are competitively priced with only a $2,659 difference. Your decision should come down to brand preference, dealer proximity, and specific feature needs rather than price alone.

Case 450C

CTL

$30,409 CAD avg

$1,214

Low

$55,958

High

36

Sales

Avg 2,336 hours · 2005–2011 model years

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Caterpillar 287B

CTL

$27,750 CAD avg

$13,358

Low

$51,476

High

34

Sales

Avg 3,014 hours · 2004–2007 model years

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What are the key differences between 450C and 287B?

  • Price: The 287B is $2,659 cheaper on average (9% savings).
  • Usage: Used 450Cs average 2,336 hours while 287Bs average 3,014 hours.

Both Case and Caterpillar retain value well. See our depreciation guide for brand rankings.

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Which is the better value: 450C or 287B?

Choose the Case 450C if:

  • You prefer Case's dealer network and parts availability
Better Value

Choose the Caterpillar 287B if:

  • You want lower upfront cost ($2,659 savings)
  • You prefer Caterpillar's dealer network and parts availability

How do 450C and 287B prices compare by year?

Case 450C vs Caterpillar 287B prices by model year (CAD)
Year Case 450C Caterpillar 287B
2011 $26,055 (2) —
2010 $34,710 (4) —
2008 $21,018 (8) —
2007 $36,770 (8) $19,348 (8)
2006 $36,104 (8) $33,743 (12)
2005 $31,530 (2) $25,557 (12)
2004 — $38,560 (2)

Prices in CAD. Numbers in parentheses are sample size. Lower price highlighted.

How do 450C and 287B prices compare by hours?

Case 450C vs Caterpillar 287B prices by hours (CAD)
Hours Case 450C Caterpillar 287B
0-999 hrs $32,418 (6) $37,198 (6)
1,000-1,999 hrs $35,408 (10) —
2,000-2,999 hrs $38,529 (6) $34,364 (6)
3,000-3,999 hrs $21,740 (6) $32,614 (6)
4,000+ hrs $29,477 (4) $19,728 (8)

Hours matter more than age for resale value. See our hours vs age analysis.

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