Caterpillar 302

2024 Caterpillar 302 with 900 hours on the Meter: Unit Overview

The 2024 Caterpillar 302 at 900 hours is presented as a 2 Tons machine with a complete inspection history. The HMP unit-specific inspection material is dated and photographed, the meter reading is listed by rollback detection, and the unit can be inspected live before payment. The sale is structured CIF from Shanghai with the full export documentation pack included.

Power Unit and Drivetrain Details

The machine runs the CAT C1.1 at 14.3 kW (19.2 HP), with the Tier 3 / China Stage III rating stated in the inspection file. The engine serial number is matched to the chassis during the audit, and the drive system is the Full Hydrostatic. At 900 hours, the power unit sits inside its major service window, and the report documents the running pressures and temperatures measured during the inspection.

Hydraulics and Excavation Figures

The Caterpillar 302 is documented for 4.68 m of dig depth, 7.24 m of reach and 68 kN of bucket force at 34.3 MPa pressure. With the 0.06 m³ bucket fitted and a swing rate of 11.5 rpm, the machine holds a steady production cycle in bulk and trench work. Hydraulic pressures are logged per function in the inspection report, and the values are confirmed against the OEM spec sheet.

Chassis and Crawler Condition

The crawler system on this Caterpillar 302 is 450 mm of shoe width over 3.65 m of track, with ground pressure at 32 kPa. The audit logs the undercarriage as Good condition, rubber tracks and measures the remaining wear on links, bushings, rollers and idlers with dated photos. Track adjustment is listed before listing. This is the package that carries the 2 Tons working weight on soft ground.

Cabin, Controls and Service Access

Inside, the Caterpillar 302 offers the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning and a control layout suited to full-shift work. The 410 L fuel tank keeps the machine working through long cycles, and 440 mm of ground clearance clears typical site obstructions. The audit verifies the operator station functions, lighting and service access, with the findings photographed and dated in the file.

Suitable Programs and Target Regions

The Caterpillar 302 suits quarry and trenching and port duty, and delivery references for this machine class exist across Africa, Middle East and the wider region. The 0.06 m³ bucket and the 2 Tons platform are matched to the working envelope, and the inspection file is shared before payment. Buyers review the machine live on video and confirm the CIF quote in writing before committing.

The HMP unit-specific inspection and What Ships in the File

Verification for this Caterpillar 302 works in layers: the dated unit-specific inspection material, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 900 hour reading, and a live walk-around where the serial number and meter are shown on camera. The engine serial is cross-checked against the chassis plate. An an independent inspection may be coordinated when the inspector, yard access, and buyer requirements allow before loading for buyers who want an independent opinion.

Shipping This Caterpillar 302: CIF Terms and Documents

For Africa, Middle East and the wider region deliveries, HMP provides a written CIF quote after your enquiry is reviewed covering freight, port charges and paperwork, and the rate holds for seven days. The unit loads in Shanghai with the export documentation prepared for the destination port, and the buyer receives the inspection file before any deposit is paid.

Maintenance Story of This Caterpillar 302

The Caterpillar 302 presents 900 documented hours with a maintenance record that is part of the inspection file. Service points are photographed and dated, fluid analysis is included, and the completed work at the yard is itemized. For buyers evaluating used excavator machines, this record is the basis for the asking position.

Pre-Purchase Checklist for the Caterpillar 302

The checklist for this Caterpillar 302 is simple: review the unit-specific inspection material, verify the 900 hour reading against the hour-meter evidence, where available, watch the live walk-around with the serial on camera, and confirm the CIF quote in writing. HMP arranges the live video after your enquiry is reviewed, and an independent inspection provider can survey the unit before loading. Payment is by TT only after the review is complete.

Operating Costs That Matter in This Class

In the 2 Tons class, operating cost is driven by fuel burn, service parts and wear components. This Caterpillar 302 carries a 410 L fuel tank and a documented service history, and the audit file photographs the condition of the wear items. The buyer sees the full cost profile before the deposit is paid.

The Value Story: 900 Hours on a 2024 Model

A 2024 machine at 900 hours has absorbed the heaviest early depreciation while the CAT C1.1 power unit stays inside its major overhaul window. That is the value position of this Caterpillar 302: production capacity in the 2 Tons class at a price well below new-unit pricing, with the condition documented in the inspection file rather than left to a broker's description.

Parts and Service Support After Delivery

Post-purchase support for this Caterpillar 302 includes parts sourcing through HMP's Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong accounts, and the CAT C1.1 service network keeps filters and wear items available in the region. The order is handled by a technical liaison who follows the machine through delivery and remains available for questions.

Dig Cycle Analysis for the Caterpillar 302

The production profile of this Caterpillar 302 is built around the 0.06 m³ bucket and the swing rate of 11.5 rpm. The machine digs to 4.68 m and loads through 7.24 m of reach with 68 kN of force at the bucket. The hydraulic system at 34.3 MPa is function-tested in the audit, and the cycle figures are the ones recorded in the file.

How the Purchase Works: Steps and Support

The purchase runs in a fixed sequence: review the inspection file, watch the live walk-around, sign the sales contract, pay the deposit by TT, and settle the balance against the export documents. The CIF quote is confirmed in writing after your enquiry is reviewed and held for seven days. The technical liaison assigned to the order follows the machine to delivery and remains available for buyers in Africa, Middle East and the wider region.

Is the Caterpillar 302 Right for Your Program

Operators running this class of excavator report consistent control response and a comfortable working station, which shows up as steady production across quarry and trenching and port programs. For buyers in Africa, Middle East and the wider region, the deciding factor is the file: 900 documented hours, the CAT C1.1 engine, and the dated inspection report that ships with the 2 Tons machine.

Buyer Support Timeline from Inquiry to Delivery

The support timeline runs from inquiry to delivery without gaps: the CIF quote lands after your enquiry is reviewed, the file review and live walk-around follow inside a week, the deposit is paid by TT, and the unit loads on an available sailing schedule. The technical liaison reports the status at each step for buyers in Africa, Middle East and the wider region.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 302 against rental over a full season, the ownership math favors the machine when utilization is steady: the 2 Tons class unit carries its own maintenance record, and the inspection file removes the condition risk that usually drives the rental-versus-buy decision. The CAT C1.1 powertrain and the documented 900 hours support that calculation.

Site Logistics and Pre-Delivery Preparation

Site preparation for this Caterpillar 302 is straightforward: the machine lands with the export documentation pack, and the buyer's customs agent clears the unit against the destination rules. HMP shares the container status during transit and confirms the port requirements before loading. For buyers in Africa, Middle East and the wider region, the arrival process is documented end to end.

Resale Position of the 2 Tons Class

The resale position of the 2 Tons class supports this purchase: demand for documented, low-hour machines in Africa, Middle East and the wider region keeps resale values stable, and the 2024 build at 900 hours with the CAT C1.1 power unit sits in the most traded bracket of the class. The inspection file travels with the machine to the next owner.

Sailing Schedule and Transit Windows

Weather and seasonality rarely delay this class of shipment from Shanghai: the unit loads on an available sailing schedule after the contract is signed, and the transit time to Africa, Middle East or the wider region is stated in the written CIF quote. Port charges and documentation are itemized in the same document.

Documentation Pack and Customs Clearance

Customs clearance for this Caterpillar 302 in Africa, Middle East or the wider region starts with the export packet HMP prepares at the yard: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and the certificate of origin. The buyer's broker confirms the duty and age rules against the current schedule, and HMP shares the container documents as soon as they are issued.