Colombia · Cartagena · Buenaventura · Road & Mining
Used excavators for sale in Colombia
Compare used Caterpillar, Komatsu and Sany excavators from HMP's China inventory for road, quarry, infrastructure and mining projects in Colombia. Select an individual machine and request a port-specific shipping quotation to Cartagena or Buenaventura. Confirm DIAN regulations, VUCE filings and inland transport before confirming your shipment.
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Compare individual Caterpillar, Komatsu and Sany excavator listings. Listed equipment prices do not include ocean freight to Cartagena or Buenaventura.
Komatsu PC210
- Unit ID
- KOM016
- Operating weight
- 21 Tons
- Displayed hours
- 1500 h
Listed equipment price
$20,850 USD
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Caterpillar 320D
- Unit ID
- CAT011
- Operating weight
- 21.5 Tons
- Displayed hours
- 1100 h
Listed equipment price
$19,850 USD
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Caterpillar 336D2
- Unit ID
- CAT101
- Operating weight
- 35 Tons
- Displayed hours
- 1600 h
Listed equipment price
$28,000 USD
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Sany 215C Pro
- Unit ID
- SANY-215C-PRO-CUSTOM
- Operating weight
- 22 Tons
- Displayed hours
- 880 h
Listed equipment price
$18,500 USD
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The recommendations above keep this page focused on likely market fit. Use the product centre to search every published unit and send the stock ID and destination port for a written quote.
Browse all productsMatch excavator size to Colombian terrain and projects
For infrastructure, road maintenance and general earthmoving, compare 20-ton class machines such as the Komatsu PC210, Caterpillar 320D and Sany SY215C. Check ground pressure, digging depth, hydraulic pump configuration and bucket condition against your site requirements.
For heavy quarrying, aggregates and mining support in Antioquia, Boyacá or Valle del Cauca, review 30-ton-plus units like the Caterpillar 336D2. Confirm that transport access, lowboy trailer capacity and site loading cycles match a heavy excavator.
Cartagena vs. Buenaventura: selecting your optimal port
Atlantic coast projects and central/northern regions (Bogotá, Medellín, Barranquilla) frequently utilize Port of Cartagena for competitive trans-Pacific container and RoRo schedules.
Pacific coast and southwestern destinations (Cali, Pasto, Buenaventura corridor) often benefit from direct discharge at Port of Buenaventura. Request freight quotes for both ports to compare total transit time and onward inland freight costs.
Customs clearance, DIAN & VUCE compliance
Ensure all import filings through VUCE (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior) and DIAN registration are prepared prior to vessel arrival. The export document pack includes Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin and Unit Inspection Report.
Verify that the serial/PIN and engine details match across the contract, invoice, packing list and shipping documents. The importer and broker remain responsible for customs acceptance, timing and destination charges.
Andean altitude and technical operating checks
For high-altitude operations in the Colombian Andes (over 2,500m elevation), verify turbocharged engine performance, cooling system integrity and hydraulic pump flow rates under continuous load.
Request full warm-up operating video, hydraulic pressure test readings, undercarriage wear measurements and boom structure inspection reports before finalizing payment.
Local evidence and limits
DIAN administers customs classification and Colombia's legal customs framework; VUCE is the single-window channel for licences and prior approvals. The Colombian importer or broker must confirm whether the exact used machine requires a licence or visto bueno.
Port planning
Compare Cartagena and Buenaventura against the final jobsite, carrier route and inland haulage. The buyer's forwarder should confirm the terminal and road plan.
Evidence boundary
Sources do not verify condition, port superiority, fixed transit, high-altitude performance, import approval or total landed cost.
Local procurement terms
- excavadora usada
- used excavator
- retroexcavadora
- backhoe loader in common Colombian usage
- cargador frontal
- wheel loader
- CIF Cartagena / Buenaventura
- port quote that excludes inland haulage unless written otherwise
Frequently asked questions
Does every used excavator need a VUCE import licence?
Do not assume so. The Colombian importer or broker must determine the tariff line and whether VUCE licensing or a prior approval applies.
Which port is better, Cartagena or Buenaventura?
It depends on carrier service, final jobsite, inland route, port handling and cargo acceptance. Request both route options from the forwarder.
Can a product page prove high-altitude suitability?
No. Provide site elevation and duty cycle, then ask a technician to review the exact engine, cooling and hydraulic configuration.
What should match across the import file?
Keep the seller, buyer, model, serial/PIN, technical description, value and shipment details consistent across the contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading and supporting evidence.
Get a quote for your unit and destination
Send the model or stock ID, quantity, budget, port and final jobsite. Ask for current photos, available video and the inspection scope you need.
Sources and review
HMP · Reviewed:
Sources explain documents and procedures. They do not verify a machine's condition or replace shipment confirmation.
- DIAN — official customs legal compilation
Shows DIAN's role in tariff classification and customs interpretation. It does not classify the machine on this page; the importer must request or confirm the applicable tariff line.
- VUCE Colombia — official single window
Official platform for foreign-trade licences and approvals. Use it to determine whether the selected tariff line requires a licence or prior approval.