Used CAT 320 Excavator Buying Guide: Price, Inspection Video and Export Tips

Used CAT 320 excavator ready for video inspection and export quotation
Used CAT 320 excavator prepared for inspection video, condition confirmation, and export quotation.

CAT 320 is one of the most searched and most requested 20-ton used excavators in the global market. For contractors, equipment dealers, rental companies, and importers, a used CAT 320 can be a practical choice because of its brand recognition, strong resale value, and wide parts availability in many countries.

However, buyers should not judge a used CAT 320 only by the year, paint, or hour meter. The actual machine condition is more important than the listing title. Before confirming an order, overseas buyers should request detailed photos, working videos, inspection support, and a clear export quotation.

Why Used CAT 320 Excavators Are Popular

The CAT 320 is widely used for road construction, building projects, earthmoving, quarry support, farmland work, and general contracting jobs. Many buyers choose this model because it is familiar to local operators and easier to resell compared with less common machines.

For importers and dealers, the CAT 320 also has strong market recognition. In many countries, end users actively search for CAT 320, CAT 320D, CAT 320D2, CAT 320GC, and similar 20-ton Caterpillar excavators. This makes it a good model for stock planning when the machine condition and price are suitable.

What Buyers Should Check Before Buying

When checking a used CAT 320 excavator, buyers should focus on the real mechanical condition. A clean appearance is useful, but it does not replace inspection. The most important items include engine sound, hydraulic action, swing movement, walking condition, undercarriage wear, oil leakage, cabin condition, bucket condition, and maintenance history if available.

  • Engine: ask for cold start video, idle video, smoke condition, and engine running sound.
  • Hydraulic system: check boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel movements in a working video.
  • Undercarriage: request clear photos of track shoes, rollers, sprockets, idlers, and chain condition.
  • Cabin: check monitor, joystick, seat, pedals, air conditioning, and general wear.
  • Machine identity: confirm model details and basic machine information before payment.

Price Factors for Used CAT 320

The price of a used CAT 320 excavator depends on model version, year, working hours, machine condition, configuration, origin, stock availability, and export destination. A low price may look attractive, but buyers should compare it with inspection results and repair cost. For export buyers, the final cost should also include inland transport, loading, documents, freight, and destination port charges.

For this reason, it is better to request both machine price and export quotation. A supplier should be able to provide FOB quotation or CIF quotation after receiving the buyer’s destination country or port.

Why Working Video Is Important

For overseas buyers, working video is one of the fastest ways to reduce risk before arranging inspection or payment. A useful video should show cold start, engine running, boom and arm movement, bucket action, swing, walking, cabin monitor, and undercarriage details. Short videos are helpful, but a complete inspection video is more valuable for serious buyers.

If the buyer cannot visit the yard, third-party inspection can also be considered. This is especially important when buying several machines or purchasing for resale.

Export Tips for Overseas Buyers

Before importing a used CAT 320 excavator, buyers should confirm destination port, import rules, required documents, payment terms, loading method, and shipping schedule. Some buyers need FOB terms, while others prefer CIF quotation to their local port. The best option depends on the buyer’s import experience and local customs process.

Buyers should also confirm whether the machine can be shipped by container, flat rack, bulk cargo, or RO-RO depending on size, port, and cost. For 20-ton class excavators, loading method should be discussed before final quotation.

Available Used Excavators from SHUNXIN

SHUNXIN supplies used excavators for overseas buyers, including used Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Hyundai, Doosan, Kobelco, Kubota, Sany, Volvo, and XCMG machines. Buyers can browse our used excavators for sale page to compare available stock by model, weight, working hours, bucket capacity, and price.

If you are looking for a used CAT 320 excavator, send your target model, destination country or port, budget range, and expected purchase time. Our team can reply with available machines, photos, working videos, inspection details, and FOB/CIF quotation.

Quick Buying Checklist

  • Confirm exact model and machine condition.
  • Request photos from all sides and key components.
  • Ask for cold start and working videos.
  • Check undercarriage, engine, hydraulic system, and cabin.
  • Confirm FOB or CIF quotation based on destination port.
  • Use third-party inspection when necessary.

A used CAT 320 can be a strong investment when the machine condition, price, inspection support, and export arrangement are clear. The safest buying decision is not based on one photo or one low price, but on complete machine information and reliable communication before shipment.

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