Caterpillar 323D2L

2024 Caterpillar 323D2L with 1600 hours on the Meter: Unit Overview

The listing covers a 2024 Caterpillar 323D2L at 1600 hours, configured as a 23.5 Tons unit. The HMP unit-specific pre-purchase inspection was completed before listing, and the report travels with the sale. Buyers in Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region can review the file first, watch the machine live on camera, and only then decide on deposit, which is how a used excavator purchase should work.

The CAT C7.1 Under the Hood

The machine runs the CAT C7.1 at 117 kW (157 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 1600 hours, the power unit sits inside its major service window, and the report documents the running pressures and temperatures measured during the inspection.

Digging Performance: Depth, Reach and Breakout

Work figures for this Caterpillar 323D2L: 4.68 m maximum dig depth, 7.24 m of reach, and 68 kN of bucket force with the system at 34.3 MPa. The 1.2 m³ bucket matches the machine's rated envelope, and swing rate of 11.5 rpm supports continuous loading cycles. Every hydraulic function is pressure-tested in the audit, and the measured values are recorded with dated photos in the file.

Track Running Gear: Shoes, Length and Pressure

This Caterpillar 323D2L 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 23.5 Tons unit stays planted on fill and soft material with this footprint.

Operator Environment and Daily Usability

The cab is the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning, and the operator environment is set up for sustained production. Fuel capacity is 410 L, and ground clearance of 440 mm handles rough site conditions. The machine is checked for control function, lighting and service access during the inspection. These are the daily-use details that show up on the first week of operation.

Applications and Markets for This excavator

The Caterpillar 323D2L suits port duty, and delivery references for this machine class exist across Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region. The 1.2 m³ bucket and the 23.5 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.

How This Caterpillar 323D2L Is Listed

The 2024 Caterpillar 323D2L ships with the dated HMP unit-specific inspection file: twelve pages of photographed and measured checks covering the engine, pumps, cylinder rods, swing bearing, undercarriage and the hour meter itself. The 1600 reading is backed by the hour-meter evidence, where available. A live video walk-around is arranged after your enquiry is reviewed, and third-party inspection can be booked at the yard if required.

Shipping This Caterpillar 323D2L: CIF Terms and Documents

Shipping this Caterpillar 323D2L 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.

Service Records and Component History

Service history for this Caterpillar 323D2L is recorded in the inspection file: the 1600 hours on the meter are supported by the hour-meter evidence, where available, and the yard records show the maintenance completed before listing. The report includes dated photographs of the service points, fluid analysis results and the component checks. Buyers review the file before payment.

Pre-Purchase Checklist for the Caterpillar 323D2L

The checklist for this Caterpillar 323D2L is simple: review the unit-specific inspection material, verify the 1600 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.

Running Costs: Fuel, Service and Wear Items

For a 23.5 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 323D2L Sits Where It Does in Value

This 2024 Caterpillar 323D2L at 1600 hours has passed its break-in and first service cycle while absorbing the largest depreciation step. The CAT C7.1 and the working components remain inside their service horizon, and the machine is priced against its documented condition. Buyers in the 23.5 Tons class get the production capacity at a fraction of new-unit cost.

Parts and Service Support After Delivery

Post-purchase support for this Caterpillar 323D2L includes parts sourcing through HMP's Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong accounts, and the CAT C7.1 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.

Excavation Deep-Dive: Cycle and Geometry

For port programs, the Caterpillar 323D2L cycles with a 1.2 m³ bucket at 11.5 rpm swing speed, digging to 4.68 m and reaching 7.24 m. The 68 kN breakout force clears tough material, and the circuit runs at 34.3 MPa. The walk-around video shows the machine working through these cycles, and the report documents the measured values.

Transaction Structure and Regional Support

This Caterpillar 323D2L 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.

Who Should Buy This Machine: Fit Indicators

This 2024 Caterpillar 323D2L 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 23.5 Tons class, contractors upgrading from smaller units, and operators who need the CAT C7.1 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.

Financing Sequence and Documentation Flow

The financing sequence for this Caterpillar 323D2L is transparent: the CIF quote is confirmed in writing after your enquiry is reviewed and held for seven days, the deposit is paid by TT after the file review, and the balance follows the export documents. The signed contract states the terms, and the buyer keeps the inspection report as part of the sale package.

Site Logistics and Pre-Delivery Preparation

Site preparation for this Caterpillar 323D2L 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 Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region, the arrival process is documented end to end.

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.

Resale Position of the 23.5 Tons Class

The resale position of the 23.5 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 1600 hours with the CAT C7.1 power unit sits in the most traded bracket of the class. The inspection file travels with the machine to the next owner.

Comparing the Paperwork Before You Decide

Buyers evaluating this Caterpillar 323D2L against other listings in the 23.5 Tons class should compare the paperwork first: the dated inspection file, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 1600 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.

Documentation Pack and Customs Clearance

Customs clearance for this Caterpillar 323D2L in Nigeria, Kenya 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.