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Brand comparisons, country-specific import procedures, inspection checklists, shipping and customs — practical writing from our daily export operations. No fluff, only what matters before you transfer a deposit.
02 · Guidecomparison20-Ton vs 30-Ton Used Excavator — Which to Buy for Export in 2026
Honest 2026 comparison of 20-ton vs 30-ton class used excavators for China export buyers — productivity, fuel, shipping cost, port-handling constraints, landed cost across Mombasa, Apapa, Manila, Tanjung Priok, resale liquidity, and the buyer-segment matrix that picks the right tonnage for your job.
03 · Guidebuyer-guideHow to Import a Used Excavator from China to Nigeria (2026 SONCAP + Lagos Deep Guide)
Honest 2026 Nigeria import guide for used Chinese excavators — SONCAP Product Certificate via Intertek/Cotecna/SGS, Apapa and Tin Can Island clearance, Form M and NAFEX FX allocation, 5% CET duty, 7.5% VAT, total landed NGN/USD cost math, and the five Lagos mistakes that cost NGN 8 to 25 million.
04 · Guidebuyer-guideHow to Import a Used Excavator from China to Kenya (2026 Deep Guide)
Honest 2026 guide for importing used excavators from China to Kenya — KEBS PVoC pre-export verification, Mombasa port and ICDN Nairobi clearance, 25% duty, 16% VAT, IDF/RDL stack, total landed KES/USD cost math, and the five mistakes that quietly burn KES 1.5 to 4.2 million.
05 · Guidebuyer-guideHow to Import a Used Excavator from China to the Philippines (2026 Deep Guide)
Honest 2026 guide for importing used excavators from China to the Philippines — BPS conformity, Manila / Cebu / Davao ports, 12% VAT, 5% ASEAN-China FTA duty, BOC clearance, total landed PHP/USD cost math, and the four mistakes that cost importers PHP 1.2 to 3.5 million.
06 · GuidespecialtyUsed Excavator Hour Meter Fraud — How to Spot It Before You Buy (2026)
2026 export buyer field guide to used excavator hour meter fraud — five concrete cross-checks that catch rolled-back machines before the deposit goes out. Komatsu / Caterpillar / Hitachi / Doosan / Volvo specifics.
07 · Guidemodel-spotlightUsed Hitachi ZX200-5A from China for Export to Kenya (2026 Spec, Price, Shipping)
Honest 2026 buyer guide for used Hitachi ZX200-5A excavators exported from China to Kenya — Isuzu 6HK1 engine reality, USD pricing, Mombasa import, KEBS PVoC, parts ecosystem, payment.
08 · Guidebrand-deep-guideKomatsu Used Excavator Export from China — 2026 Deep Brand Guide
Complete 2026 buyer guide for Komatsu used excavators from China — full model lineup PC60 to PC450, SAA6D107E engine family, dealer networks per region, honest market acceptance Kenya/Tanzania/Nigeria/Indonesia/UAE, total landed costs.
09 · Guidebuyer-guideHow to Import a Used Excavator from China to Indonesia (2026 Deep Guide)
Honest 2026 guide for importing used excavators from China to Indonesia — SNI conformity, Tanjung Priok / Tanjung Perak ports, 11% PPN, 5-10% duty, Permendag age cap, INSW single-window, total landed IDR/USD costs.
10 · Guideshipping-logisticsShanghai to Mombasa Used Excavator Shipping — Transit, Cost, Realities (2026)
2026 honest guide to shipping a used excavator from Shanghai to Mombasa — RoRo vs container, transit time, freight cost, monsoon impact, transshipment risk, KEBS PVoC chain, landing at Mombasa Container Terminal vs Conventional Berths.
11 · Guidemodel-spotlightUsed Caterpillar 320D from China for Export to Kenya (2026 Spec, Price, Shipping)
Honest 2026 buyer guide for used Caterpillar 320D excavators exported from China to Kenya — C6.4 ACERT engine reality, USD pricing, Mombasa import, KEBS PVoC, parts ecosystem, payment.
12 · Guidemodel-spotlightUsed Komatsu PC200-8 from China for Export to Kenya (2026 Spec, Price, Shipping)
Honest 2026 buyer guide for used Komatsu PC200-8 excavators exported from China to Kenya — engine SAA6D107E reality, USD pricing, Mombasa import, KEBS PVoC, transit days, payment methods.
13 · GuidecomparisonDoosan DH200 vs Hyundai R220LC-9 — Korean 20-Ton Buyer Guide 2026
Korean 20-ton excavator showdown: Doosan vs Hyundai on engine, hydraulics, parts, resale, and 2026 export pricing. Honest buyer comparison.
14 · GuidecomparisonHitachi ZX200-5A vs Komatsu PC200-8 — Honest Comparison 2026
Real-world comparison of used Hitachi ZX200-5A and Komatsu PC200-8 for export buyers: fuel, hydraulics, parts, resale, and 2026 spot pricing.
15 · GuidereviewSany SY200C — Honest Review of China's Best-Selling 20-Ton Excavator 2026
Sany SY200C-9 with Cummins engine — honest reliability, resale, and value analysis vs Japanese/Korean alternatives for export buyers in 2026.
16 · Guideused-excavator-from-chinaUsed Caterpillar 312GC from China: 12-Ton Excavator Export Guide for Africa Buyers
Buying a used Caterpillar 312GC from China for Africa, the Middle East or Southeast Asia? Learn 12-ton excavator pricing logic, inspection points, container shipping, attachments and buyer keywords before you request a CIF quote.
17 · Guideexcavator-attachmentsUsed Excavator Attachments from China: What to Bundle Before Shipping a Machine
Buyers importing used excavators from China often forget attachments. This guide explains hydraulic breakers, buckets, quick couplers, thumbs, spare parts and why bundling before shipment can improve resale and job readiness.
18 · Guidehitachi-zx200Used Hitachi ZX200-5A from China: Export Checklist for 20-Ton Excavator Buyers
Used Hitachi ZX200-5A from China for contractors and machinery importers: hydraulic pump checks, hour verification, undercarriage wear, spare parts and CIF quote keywords for 20-ton excavator buyers.
19 · Guidekomatsu-pc60Used Komatsu PC60 from China: Mini Excavator Export Guide for Dealers and Rental Fleets
A buyer-focused guide to used Komatsu PC60 excavators from China: mini excavator search keywords, inspection points, spare parts, container loading and CIF quote logic for dealers and rental fleets.
20 · Guidevolvo-ec480dlUsed Volvo EC480DL from China: Heavy Excavator Export Guide for Quarry and Mining Buyers
A practical guide for buyers searching used Volvo EC480DL from China: 45-50 ton excavator applications, quarry work, engine and hydraulic checks, flat-rack/RoRo shipping and CIF quote logic.
21 · GuidecomparisonCat vs Volvo Used Excavator: Honest Comparison for Export Buyers (2026)
Caterpillar vs Volvo used excavators — fuel economy, parts availability, resale value, and operating cost compared. Which to buy for African or Southeast Asian markets?
22 · GuideinspectionHow to Check if Excavator Operating Hours Are Genuine (Anti-Fraud Guide)
Used excavator hour meter fraud is common. Step-by-step guide to verify operating hours: ECM cross-check, undercarriage wear, hydraulic stamps, photo evidence.
23 · Guidemini-excavatorMini Excavator Buying Guide: 1 to 8 Ton (Used Export Edition)
Mini excavator buying guide for 1-8 ton class — Kubota / Yanmar vs Doosan / Sany, hours / hydraulic check, container shipping, popular markets, price ranges.
24 · GuidecomparisonSany vs XCMG Used Excavators: Chinese-Brand Comparison Guide
Sany vs XCMG used excavator comparison — quality, parts availability, dealer network, resale value. Honest take on the two largest Chinese OEMs for export buyers.
25 · GuideshippingUsed Excavator Shipping: FOB vs CIF vs DDP Explained (with Real Numbers)
FOB vs CIF vs DDP for used excavator shipping from China — what each Incoterm includes, hidden costs, when to use each, real freight numbers to common destinations.
26 · GuidecomparisonCat 320 vs Komatsu PC200: Honest Comparison for Used Buyers (2026)
Choosing between a used Cat 320 and a used Komatsu PC200? Real-world differences in fuel economy, parts availability, resale value, and operating cost for export buyers.
27 · GuidephilippinesHow to Import a Used Excavator to the Philippines: 2026 Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to importing a used excavator from China to the Philippines — port choice (Manila / Cebu / Davao), BoC clearance, customs duty, payment terms, and total landed cost worked example.
28 · GuideinspectionUsed Excavator Inspection Checklist: 50-Point Field Guide for International Buyers
A practical 50-point inspection checklist for buying a used excavator from China or any export market. Engine, hydraulics, undercarriage, cab — what to actually check, common red flags, when to walk away.
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