EXCAYARD.
Markets / South America
CL South America

Used Excavators for Sale in Chile

World's largest copper producer. Mining-class excavators in highest demand. Atacama region (Antofagasta, Calama) is the heart of copper mining.

Main Ports
  • San Antonio
  • Valparaiso
  • Iquique
  • Antofagasta
Shipping Time

35-40 days FOB Shanghai → San Antonio

Customs Notes

SAG (agricultural inspection) for any soil residue. Standard customs declaration. SNA documentation.

Market Overview

Chile is the world's largest copper producer, with mining operations concentrated in the northern Atacama region. The 50+ ton mining excavator class dominates demand. Cat 374/390, Komatsu PC1250/2000, Hitachi EX1200/1900 — these are the workhorses of Chilean copper.

Antofagasta port (northern Chile) is closest to most major mining operations and is the preferred destination for mining-class shipments. Iquique serves further-north Tarapaca region. San Antonio and Valparaiso serve central Chile and Santiago construction demand.

SAG (Servicio Agricola y Ganadero) inspection enforces strict cleanliness requirements — any soil or plant residue on imported machinery triggers cleaning and inspection delays. We power-wash all Chile-bound machines before container loading or RoRo dispatch.

Top brands for Chile

CaterpillarKomatsuHitachiVolvo

Frequently Asked Questions — Chile

What is the SAG cleanliness requirement? +

Chile's agricultural service inspects imported machinery for soil, seeds, or plant matter that could introduce pests. Equipment arriving with visible soil is held for cleaning at owner cost. We pre-clean to avoid this.

Get a CIF quote to Chile

24-hour response. Specify your destination port and we will calculate landed cost.

Demander un devis