Used Caterpillar 306 Excavator for Sale

Caterpillar 306 with 1400 hours on the Meter: Unit Overview

The Caterpillar 306 on offer is a 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.

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 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 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.

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.