Caterpillar 306

2023 Caterpillar 306 with 1400 hours on the Meter: Unit Overview

The Caterpillar 306 on offer is a 2023 machine with 1400 hours recorded and listed. It belongs to the 6 Tons class of the excavator range, and the inspection file documents the engine, hydraulics, running gear and meter with dated photos. A live video walk-around is available after your enquiry is reviewed, and the written CIF quote for the destination is held for seven days.

Engine and Powertrain: CAT C2.4 Turbo

Power comes from the CAT C2.4 Turbo, which is rated at 41.7 kW (55.9 HP). The unit meets Tier 3 / China Stage III and the engine identity is cross-checked against the chassis plate during the inspection. The drive system runs through the Full Hydrostatic, and the hour reading of 1400 hours is confirmed against the ECU log so the figure on the dashboard matches the recorded history. Oil pressure, coolant temperature and turbo response are logged in the report.

Excavation Envelope and Cycle Speeds

The Caterpillar 306 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 0.22 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.

Track Running Gear: Shoes, Length and Pressure

This Caterpillar 306 runs 450 mm shoes across 3.65 m of track at 32 kPa ground pressure. The undercarriage report records Good condition, healthy links and bushings (450 mm shoes), with each wear item measured and photographed. Track tension and alignment were set during the audit, and seal condition was checked on the rollers and idlers. The 6 Tons unit stays planted on fill and soft material with this footprint.

Cabin, Controls and Service Access

The operator environment is the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning, arranged for production work in hot and dusty conditions. Fuel capacity of 410 L supports full shifts, and 440 mm of ground clearance handles the typical obstacles on a working site. Every control function is checked during the inspection, and the results are recorded with dated photos in the HMP report.

Applications and Markets for This excavator

In practice, this Caterpillar 306 covers quarry and trenching and port programs well, and HMP ships this class of excavator to buyers in South Africa, Africa and Zambia. The 6 Tons working weight and the 0.22 m³ configuration fit the production profile, and the audit report is available before any deposit. The unit is demonstrated live on camera before the export paperwork begins.

Inspection File and Verification

Verification for this Caterpillar 306 works in layers: the dated unit-specific inspection material, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 1400 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.

Freight, Documents and Delivery from Shanghai

Shipping this Caterpillar 306 under CIF covers ocean freight, port charges and the export document pack from Shanghai. The quote is issued in writing after your enquiry is reviewed and held for seven days. HMP confirms the destination requirements with the customs authority or the buyer's licensed broker before the vessel sails, and the inspection report travels with the shipment.

Maintenance History and Service Discipline

This 2023 Caterpillar 306 at 1400 hours carries a documented service record. The audit file logs the oil and coolant analysis, filter service and fluid levels, with date-stamped photos of each check. The maintenance history is part of the sale package, so the buyer knows exactly what was done at the yard before the machine was listed.

Buyer's Checklist: Testing This Caterpillar 306 Before You Commit

Before committing to this Caterpillar 306, confirm: the hour reading of 1400 hours against the hour-meter evidence, where available, the engine serial against the chassis plate, the dated inspection photos, and the CIF quotation for your port. The live walk-around is arranged after your enquiry is reviewed, and the rate is held for seven days while you complete your checks.

Operating Costs That Matter in This Class

Running costs on this Caterpillar 306 are shaped by the 410 L fuel capacity and the service intervals documented in the file. The HMP report verifies the condition of the components that carry the first-year spend: filters, fluids, undercarriage and hydraulic seals. Buyers review this cost profile in the inspection file before payment.

The Value Story: 1400 Hours on a 2023 Model

A 2023 machine at 1400 hours has absorbed the heaviest early depreciation while the CAT C2.4 Turbo power unit stays inside its major overhaul window. That is the value position of this Caterpillar 306: production capacity in the 6 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.

Maintenance Support for the Caterpillar 306

Service support for the Caterpillar 306 continues after the sale: HMP sources parts through its Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong trade accounts, and the CAT C2.4 Turbo family has distributor coverage in the target markets. The service schedule is documented in the file, and the technical liaison stays on the order through delivery.

Excavation Deep-Dive: Cycle and Geometry

In continuous production, the Caterpillar 306 holds a steady cycle: the swing speed of 11.5 rpm and the 0.22 m³ bucket keep trucks cycling without waiting, and the 4.68 m dig depth covers trenching and bulk work alike. The 68 kN bucket force and the reach of 7.24 m handle the geometry of most sites, and the machine is demonstrated in these cycles on the walk-around video before payment.

Contract, Payment and Regional Backing

This Caterpillar 306 is sold through a transparent sequence: the buyer reviews the file and the video first, then signs the contract, pays by TT, and settles the balance against the export documents. The written CIF quote is held for seven days, and the technical liaison provides regional support for South Africa, Africa and Zambia after the machine arrives.

Operator Experiences and Fit Signals

This 2023 Caterpillar 306 fits buyers running quarry and trenching and port programs who want a documented machine rather than a speculative listing: fleets in South Africa, Africa and Zambia that standardize on the 6 Tons class, contractors upgrading from smaller units, and operators who need the CAT C2.4 Turbo power and the inspection file before paying. Operators describe the class as predictable in the working cycle, with the report confirming the machine's actual state.

Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 306

The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 306 is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C2.4 Turbo family has distributor stock in the main target markets. The maintenance schedule provided with the sale lists the service intervals and the parts that fall due at each stage.

Fleet Standardization on the 6 Tons Class

For fleet managers standardizing on the 6 Tons class, this Caterpillar 306 is a repeatable unit: the 2023 build at 1400 hours, the CAT C2.4 Turbo powertrain and the 0.22 m³ bucket cover the standard program, and the inspection file makes the condition review fast. The machine can be added to an existing order cycle without special handling.

Site Logistics and Pre-Delivery Preparation

Site preparation for this Caterpillar 306 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 South Africa, Africa and Zambia, the arrival process is documented end to end.

Comparing the Paperwork Before You Decide

Buyers evaluating this Caterpillar 306 against other listings in the 6 Tons class should compare the paperwork first: the dated inspection file, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 1400 reading, and the written CIF quote. HMP prepares all three before the deposit is paid, and the machine is shown live on camera during the review.

Operating Season and Utilization Planning

The operating season for this Caterpillar 306 in South Africa, Africa and Zambia determines when to place the order: machines ordered ahead of the wet season arrive in time for the peak working months, while off-season orders ship with shorter lead times. HMP confirms the sailing date in the written CIF quote before any funds move.

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 South Africa, Africa and Zambia.