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Frequently asked questions
Answers about buying, inspecting, paying for and shipping used construction machinery from China.
Are your used excavators original or rebuilt?
Our machines are original used units from Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kubota, Yanmar, Takeuchi, Kobelco, Doosan and SANY. We service them, replace worn wear parts where needed and repaint only when you ask. We tell you exactly what was replaced.
Can I see the machine before I pay?
Yes. Every machine comes with a cold-start video, a hydraulic and travel test video and a written test report. You can also book a live WhatsApp video inspection, visit our yard in Shanghai, or appoint a third-party inspector such as SGS.
What payment terms do you accept?
Usually 30% T/T deposit to reserve the machine and the 70% balance before shipping. L/C at sight is accepted for larger orders. Payments go only to the company account on our proforma invoice.
How do you ship the machines?
Mini excavators ship in 40HQ containers; mid-size and large machines ship on flat racks or RoRo vessels. We quote FOB Shanghai or CIF/CFR to your port and prepare all export documents.
How long does delivery take?
Machines in stock are prepared and loaded in 3 – 7 days after payment. Ocean transit is roughly 15 – 25 days to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, 25 – 40 days to Africa and 30 – 45 days to South America.
Do you offer a warranty or after-sales support?
Each machine is sold as inspected and described in its test report. We support customers after delivery with online troubleshooting by WhatsApp video, and we supply filters, wear parts and spare parts by express or with your next order.
Can you find a model that is not on the website?
Yes. Our stock changes weekly and we source from a large network of dealers in China. Tell us the model, year range, hours and budget and we will send matching options, usually within 24 hours.
What is your minimum order?
One machine. Many customers start with a single unit and later order containers of mixed machines.
Do you sell new machines?
Mostly used, but we also supply new mini excavators (such as the 1 ton HT10) and new rubber tracks directly from partner factories.
Can several machines share a container?
Yes. Mixing mini excavators, attachments and parts in one 40HQ container is common and lowers the shipping cost per machine.
Do you provide a certificate of origin and inspection certificate?
Yes. We provide the certificate of origin and arrange pre-shipment inspection certificates (for example CCIC, SGS or BV) when your country requires them.
Can you fit attachments before shipping?
Yes. Hydraulic breaker lines, quick couplers, thumbs, extra buckets and new tracks can be fitted and tested before the machine is shipped.
Which machines are best for Africa?
Mechanically simple machines with strong dealer support travel best: CAT 320D and 330BL, Komatsu PC200 and PC120, Doosan DX225 and Hitachi ZX200 are popular choices.
Do you clean machines for Australia and New Zealand?
Yes. We steam-clean machines to biosecurity standards, including removing belly pans and track guards, and photograph the result before sealing.
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Still have a question? Ask us directly.
Send your requirements and we will reply with matching machines, inspection videos and an FOB or CIF price.
- Emailinquiry@used-excavator-supplier.com
- WhatsApp+86 176 2154 1688
- HoursMon – Sat, 08:30 – 18:30 (GMT+8)