Caterpillar 308E2

2024 Caterpillar 308E2 with 1150 hours on the Meter: Unit Overview

Offered here is the 2024 Caterpillar 308E2 at 1150 hours, a 8.4 Tons unit that has passed the HMP unit-specific inspection before listing. The file includes the hour-meter evidence, where available for the hour reading and date-stamped photos of every checked item. Buyers can view the machine live on video after your enquiry is reviewed and receive a written CIF quote for Nigeria, Kenya or the wider region within the same window.

Engine, Emissions and Drive System

Power comes from the CAT C3.3B, which is rated at 48.5 kW (65 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 1150 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.

Hydraulics and Excavation Figures

The Caterpillar 308E2 digs to 4.68 m and reaches 7.24 m at ground level, with 68 kN of bucket digging force on a hydraulic system running at 34.3 MPa. The 0.35 m³ bucket suits the standard production profile, and the swing speed of 11.5 rpm keeps cycle times short when trucks are staged close to the face. The hydraulic circuit is function-tested across the full range during the inspection, and the readings are attached to the report.

Chassis and Crawler Condition

The crawler system on this Caterpillar 308E2 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, healthy links and bushings (450 mm shoes) 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 8.4 Tons working weight on soft ground.

Operator Station and Routine Checks

The operator station is the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning. The controls are laid out for daily cycles, and the machine is set up for full-shift work. The fuel tank holds 410 L, which supports long working days without refueling stops on most sites, and ground clearance of 440 mm suits uneven terrain. Daily service points are accessible for the routine checks that keep a 8.4 Tons machine in the fleet productive.

Suitable Programs and Target Regions

In practice, this Caterpillar 308E2 covers port programs well, and HMP ships this class of excavator to buyers in Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region. The 8.4 Tons working weight and the 0.35 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.

How This Caterpillar 308E2 Is Listed

The inspection file for this 2024 Caterpillar 308E2 includes the HMP unit-specific inspection material with dated photographs, the hour-meter evidence, where available for the 1150 reading, and the ECU scan results. The machine can be inspected live on video after your enquiry is reviewed, with the serial number on camera. Third-party survey options are available at the yard before shipment.

Shipping This Caterpillar 308E2: CIF Terms and Documents

Shipping this Caterpillar 308E2 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 Story of This Caterpillar 308E2

The Caterpillar 308E2 presents 1150 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 308E2

Before committing to this Caterpillar 308E2, confirm: the hour reading of 1150 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.

Running Costs: Fuel, Service and Wear Items

For a 8.4 Tons machine in the excavator class, the cost levers are fuel, service intervals and wear items. The 410 L fuel tank supports the shift pattern, and the service schedule is documented in the file. The inspection report confirms the condition of the wear-critical components, which is the part that protects the buyer from surprise spend in the first year of operation.

Why This 2024 Caterpillar 308E2 Sits Where It Does in Value

The 1150 hour reading on this 2024 Caterpillar 308E2 sits inside the first major service cycle, which is where used buyers in the 8.4 Tons class see the best balance of condition and price. The CAT C3.3B powertrain keeps nearly all of its working life, and the inspection file documents the machine's actual state before any deposit.

Service Schedule and Parts Availability

Post-purchase support for this Caterpillar 308E2 includes parts sourcing through HMP's Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong accounts, and the CAT C3.3B 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.

Excavation Deep-Dive: Cycle and Geometry

The production profile of this Caterpillar 308E2 is built around the 0.35 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

This Caterpillar 308E2 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 Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region after the machine arrives.

Is the Caterpillar 308E2 Right for Your Program

This 2024 Caterpillar 308E2 fits buyers running port programs who want a documented machine rather than a speculative listing: fleets in Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region that standardize on the 8.4 Tons class, contractors upgrading from smaller units, and operators who need the CAT C3.3B 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.

Operating Season and Utilization Planning

The operating season for this Caterpillar 308E2 in Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region 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.

Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 308E2

The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 308E2 is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C3.3B 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.

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 Nigeria, Kenya or the wider region is stated in the written CIF quote. Port charges and documentation are itemized in the same document.

What Arrives with the Machine

With this Caterpillar 308E2, the buyer receives the machine, the export documentation pack, the dated inspection report, and the maintenance schedule. The hour-meter evidence, where available for the 1150 reading and the ECU scan results are part of the file. The technical liaison remains available after delivery for parts and service questions.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 308E2 against rental over a full season, the ownership math favors the machine when utilization is steady: the 8.4 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 C3.3B powertrain and the documented 1150 hours support that calculation.

Resale Position of the 8.4 Tons Class

The resale position of the 8.4 Tons class supports this purchase: demand for documented, low-hour machines in Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region keeps resale values stable, and the 2024 build at 1150 hours with the CAT C3.3B power unit sits in the most traded bracket of the class. The inspection file travels with the machine to the next owner.