When purchasing equipment on a used construction machinery platform, there are three core concerns: transparent machine condition, fund safety, and parts availability. Sanqi Machinery has been engaged in the import and export of used excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, and mining trucks for over a decade, handling equipment from mines in Southeast Asia to construction sites in Africa. Below, we break down the procurement process and after-sales support clearly.
How Many Steps Does the Procurement Process Involve?
Platform procurement is not simply "pay when you like it." A standard process generally takes seven to ten working days. The first step is demand confirmation: the buyer provides working conditions, earthwork volume, budget, and destination port; Sanqi Machinery matches 3-5 units in stock or available for transfer, and sends real-shot videos and preliminary inspection reports. The second step is on-site or video inspection, focusing on the hydraulic system, engine smoke color, undercarriage wear, and swing clearance. The third step is signing the contract and paying a deposit; typically a 30% deposit locks the machine, with the balance settled before container loading or arrival. The fourth step is logistics and delivery: export orders ship from Tianjin, Shanghai, or Qingdao ports; Southeast Asia routes take 7-15 days to arrive, Africa routes 25-40 days. The fifth step is acceptance upon arrival, verifying the equipment serial number, hour meter, and accompanying parts list.
Price Reference
Used excavators are the most inquired category. Based on 2024 market conditions, 20-ton class used excavators (such as Komatsu PC200, Caterpillar 320) range from 180,000 to 450,000 RMB domestic delivery price depending on year and working hours; 10-ton class ranges from 90,000 to 200,000 RMB. Used wheel loaders, 5-ton class (Liugong 856, Lingong 953), range from 80,000 to 220,000 RMB. Used bulldozers, 160 horsepower class (Shantui SD16), are about 150,000 to 300,000 RMB. Mining trucks vary greatly by brand and payload; 40-ton used mining trucks range from 600,000 to 1,500,000 RMB. Export orders also incur sea freight, customs declaration, and destination port clearance costs. For Southeast Asia routes, sea freight for a 20-ton excavator is about 12,000 to 20,000 RMB.
How to Choose Payment Methods
- Domestic procurement: primarily corporate bank transfer, 30% deposit, balance upon pickup; large amounts can use bank acceptance bills.
- Export orders: T/T telegraphic transfer is most common, 30% deposit + 70% against copy of bill of lading; L/C letter of credit is also possible, suitable for bulk purchases exceeding USD 500,000.
- Beware of personal account payments: legitimate platforms will not ask for transfers to private cards; this is a high-risk signal of refurbished machine scams.
What to Look for in Inspection Reports
Sanqi Machinery issues bilingual Chinese-English inspection reports for each machine, covering engine cylinder pressure, hydraulic pump pressure, travel motor flow, undercarriage remaining life assessment, and fault code reading. Buyers should focus on three key checks: whether the hour meter has been tampered with (check instrument screws and wiring harness), whether major components are original (engine nameplate matches body serial number), and whether there are major repair records. The report will mark "items requiring repair" and "recommended replacements," such as aging hydraulic hoses or worn bucket teeth, which directly affect the transaction price.
After-Sales and Parts Support
The biggest fear with used equipment is parts supply interruption. Sanqi Machinery regularly stocks original hydraulic and engine parts for brands such as Komatsu, Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Volvo, with common items like hydraulic pumps, distribution valves, travel motors, cylinder blocks, and cylinder heads available from stock. Export orders can include a consumables package with the container, containing filters, oil seals, bucket teeth, and hydraulic hoses. For after-sales response, domestically we arrange technical personnel remotely or on-site within 48 hours; overseas customers receive video guidance plus local partner repair points. Parts are shipped from Guangzhou or Shanghai warehouses, arriving in Southeast Asia in 3-7 days.
FAQ
How to tell if a used excavator is refurbished?
Check three things: whether the hour meter matches cab wear, whether the engine nameplate number corresponds to the body, and whether the hydraulic pump and distribution valve show signs of disassembly. Refurbished machines often have overly new paint but severely worn undercarriage; an inspection report can directly expose this.
What procedures are required for exporting used construction machinery?
You need an equipment inspection report, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, and export customs declaration. Some countries require a pre-shipment inspection certificate. Sanqi Machinery can handle customs declaration and destination port clearance documents; buyers only need to provide import qualifications.
How soon after payment can platform procurement be shipped?
For domestic stock, loading is arranged 3-5 days after full payment. Export orders require 7-10 days for commodity inspection, customs declaration, and container loading. Southeast Asia routes take 7-15 days to arrive, Africa routes 25-40 days, depending on shipping schedule and destination port.
Are hydraulic parts for used wheel loaders easy to source?
Hydraulic parts for mainstream brands such as Liugong, Lingong, and XCMG are abundantly available; Sanqi Machinery stocks original and branded aftermarket parts. For less common models, it is advisable to purchase a consumables package to avoid downtime waiting for parts.
How is after-sales support guaranteed for overseas buyers?
Overseas orders include video technical guidance; where local partner repair points exist, on-site service can be arranged. Parts are shipped from domestic warehouses, arriving in Southeast Asia in 3-7 days and Africa in 10-15 days. Core hydraulic and engine parts come with a warranty period.
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