2007 CAT 320D for Sale: 10,000 Hours, Price on Request, What to Check
This is a specific unit, not a model brochure. The listing is a 2007 Caterpillar 320D with a 10,000-hour meter reading, Grade B, listed at price on request; in-stock 320D units run from $12,600 to $22,400 FOB. The stock number is exy-cate320d-048. If you are searching for a 2007 CAT 320D for sale at a known price, the useful question is not “is it cheap?” but “what will I have to spend after it lands?”
We hold 13 units of the 320D at the moment, each priced on its own year, hours and grade. That matters: a 2007 unit is sitting next to a 2012 unit with 16,000 hours and a 2013 unit with 10,690 hours; each is quoted on request. The year and the meter alone do not tell you which one is the better buy.
| Field | Listing |
|---|---|
| Stock number | exy-cate320d-048 |
| Brand / model | Caterpillar 320D |
| Year | 2007 |
| Hours meter | 10,000 h |
| Condition grade | Grade B |
| Size class | 20–30 t class |
| FOB price | Price on request |
| Availability | In stock, China |
| Units of this model held | 13 |
Why a 2007 unit is still on the list
A 2007 320D is an older machine, but the 320D is a common 20-ton class platform with broad parts availability. For a buyer who needs a working unit for general digging, trenching or site preparation, the question is whether the remaining life justifies the price plus freight and repairs.
Three facts from the listing frame that decision:
- 10,000 hours is lower than the 16,000-hour 2012 unit listed at the same price.
- Grade B is a condition band, not an inspection report. Ask what was checked to assign it.
- 13 units of the same model are available, so you can compare year, hours, grade and price before choosing.
If you are comparing a used CAT 320D 10000 hours unit against a newer one, do not stop at the asking price. Add the cost of undercarriage work, hydraulic repairs and tyres or tracks, then compare. A machine that needs $6,000 of work is not cheaper than one that does not.
Five checks that decide the real cost
1. Undercarriage
On a 20-ton excavator, the undercarriage is often the largest wear item. Ask for close-up photos of the track shoes, links, rollers, idlers and sprockets. Ask for the percentage of wear if the seller can evidence it. If the undercarriage is near the end of its life, price the replacement before you commit.
2. Hydraulic response
Ask for a cold start-up video that shows the boom, arm, bucket and travel functions through a full cycle. Listen for abnormal noise and watch for drift. A video is not a pressure test, but it tells you whether the machine is operational and whether the seller is willing to show it working.
3. Engine and smoke
Ask for a start-up from cold, not a warm idle. Look for excessive blow-by, unusual smoke and whether the machine reaches operating temperature. If the seller cannot provide a cold-start video, treat that as a question mark, not a disqualification.
4. Hour meter and wear
The meter reads 10,000 h. Compare that with the wear on the pedals, seat, joysticks, pins and bushes. A machine with 10,000 hours should show consistent wear. If the wear looks much heavier, ask for the service records the seller can evidence.
5. Pins, bushes and boom
Ask for photos of the boom and arm joints, the bucket pins and the bucket itself. Excessive play is a repair cost. A crack in the boom or arm is a stop sign until it is properly assessed.
What Grade B means here
Grade B is the condition band assigned in the listing. It is not a warranty and it is not a substitute for an inspection. Ask the seller to explain what Grade B covers on this unit: sheet metal, paint, undercarriage, hydraulics, engine, cabin and electronics. If the answer is vague, ask for photos and a video of the specific items you care about.
We list the grade because buyers ask for a quick filter. We do not use it to hide the need for an inspection. On a 2007 machine, the inspection is the product.
Loading, documents and the port question
This unit can be loaded in a container or on a flat rack, depending on the configuration and the route. We load used excavators from Nansha / Shekou, Ningbo-Zhoushan and Tianjin. The port for this specific unit depends on where it was sourced and where it is going; it is named in your freight quote, not guessed in advance.
Export documents include the invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, issued on request. Payment terms are confirmed per order; first-time buyer terms are available on request. If you need a third-party inspection, we can arrange it and report the findings before you commit.
2007 or 2013 at the same price?
The 2007 unit is not the only 320D on the list. A 2013 unit with 10,690 hours is also available and quoted on request. On paper, the 2013 machine is six years newer with a similar meter reading. That does not automatically make it the better machine, but it changes the comparison.
Ask for the same evidence on both: cold-start video, undercarriage photos, hydraulic cycle, pin and bush condition, and any inspection report. If the 2013 unit is clean, the newer year is worth serious consideration. If it has a hidden repair or a poor undercarriage, the 2007 unit may still be the better buy. The year is a starting point, not a verdict.
There is also a parts and familiarity argument. The 320D is a common platform, and a 2007 unit may be easier for a local mechanic to work on than a newer machine with more electronics. That matters in markets where dealer support is limited. Ask your local workshop which year they prefer before you decide.
A simple budget framework
Do not compare only the FOB price. Build a budget with five lines: purchase price, freight and insurance to your port, import duty and clearing, transport to your site, and a repair reserve. The repair reserve is the line most buyers underestimate. For a 2007 machine with 10,000 hours, ask your mechanic what the likely first-year repairs are and put a number against them.
If the total of those five lines is still below the cost of a lower-hour machine, the 2007 unit is a rational buy. If the repair reserve pushes the total above a newer unit, the cheaper sticker is not cheaper. This is the calculation that matters, not the year alone.
Who this unit fits
This 2007 CAT 320D fits a buyer who wants a known 20-ton class machine at a low entry price and is prepared to inspect, repair and maintain it. It can suit a contractor adding a second machine, a dealer buying for resale, or a buyer in a market where a 2007 unit is acceptable for the work.
It is not the right choice if you need a machine with a documented service history, a current warranty, or low hours for a high-utilization fleet. For that, compare the 2019 320GC or a lower-hour 320D and accept the higher price.
Questions buyers ask about this unit
Is this 2007 CAT 320D available now?
It is listed as in stock in China. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm availability before you commit.
What is the FOB price?
This unit is quoted on request. The final quote is confirmed on WhatsApp before you commit.
Can I see the actual machine?
Yes. Ask for the current photos and a start-up video of exy-cate320d-048. You can also send an inspector to the yard in China, or ask us to arrange a third-party inspection.
How many 320D units do you hold?
We hold 13 units of the Caterpillar 320D at the moment, each priced separately on its own year, hours and grade.
Which port will it leave from?
Nansha / Shekou, Ningbo-Zhoushan or Tianjin, depending on the unit and the route. The port is named in your freight quote.
Can you help with shipping and documents?
Yes. We can quote FOB or CIF, arrange container or flat-rack loading, and issue the invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin on request.
Ask for this unit’s evidence before you decide.
Send the stock number exy-cate320d-048 and ask for: current photos, a cold start-up video, the undercarriage photos and any inspection report. We will confirm availability and the current FOB price on WhatsApp.
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