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Used excavators held in the yard in Hefei, China

What does a used CAT excavator cost in Kenya?

The machine price is set FOB in China; the cost in Kenya depends on your freight, duty, VAT and clearing. A mid-size used CAT like a 320 typically lands higher than its FOB number once Kenyan taxes are added. Tell us the model and…

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The most recent entries in the sourcing question library.

General Which CAT excavator is best for a small farm or landscaping? For farm, landscaping and utility work, the mini and compact classes fit best — the CAT 301.7, 303, 305.5, 306 and 308 models, or … Read the answer Price Do you offer a CIF price for used CAT excavators? Yes. We quote FOB as standard and can add a CIF estimate for your destination port so you can compare landed cost. The CIF figure … Read the answer Stock Do you have CAT excavators with a breaker or hammer? Attachments vary by unit. Some machines come with a bucket only; a breaker, quick coupler or ripper can sometimes be added or sour… Read the answer Inspection How do I check a used CAT excavator before buying? Check cold start smoke and engine sound, hydraulic response under load, swing and travel, undercarriage wear, boom/arm/bucket pins… Read the answer General Are used CAT excavators more expensive than Komatsu? CAT and Komatsu are both premium Japanese/US brands and sit close on price for similar class and condition; CAT often commands a s… Read the answer General What is the most popular used CAT excavator? The CAT 320 line (320B / 320C / 320D / 320GC) is the single most traded used CAT excavator worldwide — a good balance of size, par… Read the answer Documents Do you provide spare parts for used CAT excavators? We can help source common CAT parts and consumables — filters, undercarriage, bucket teeth, hoses — through our supply chain, and … Read the answer Payment Can I pay for a used CAT excavator in RMB? Depending on the order and destination we can discuss RMB settlement as well as T/T in USD. Terms are written into the PI and cont… Read the answer Payment Do you sell CAT excavators to first-time buyers? Yes. A large share of our buyers are first-time importers. We show same-machine photos and video, a cold-start and hydraulic test,… Read the answer Shipping How long does shipping a CAT excavator from China take? Transit time depends on the destination port and the vessel schedule. As a guide, West Africa is roughly 30–45 days, the Middle Ea… Read the answer Shipping Can you deliver a used CAT excavator to Lagos port? Yes. We regularly load used CAT excavators to Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can) and other Nigerian ports, on flat racks or in break-bulk, wi… Read the answer

From the yard and the port

Where the machines behind these answers are held, prepared and loaded.

Used excavators held and loaded in China — 01 In the yard Machines of several brands are held side by side before listing.

Used excavators held and loaded in China — 02 Prepared for loading A unit secured on the trailer after preparation and documentation.

Used excavators held and loaded in China — 03 Loaded in the hold Break-bulk units lashed inside the hold for the voyage.

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