Caterpillar 336GC

The 2023 Caterpillar 336GC at 900 hours: What You Are Buying

The 2023 Caterpillar 336GC at 900 hours is presented as a 34.5 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.

Engine and Powertrain: CAT C7.1 ACERT

Propulsion is handled by the CAT C7.1 ACERT, which develops 204 kW (273 HP) in this configuration. The unit complies with Tier 3 / China Stage III, and the engine serial is documented against the chassis plate. The Full Hydrostatic delivers drive power, and the 900 hour reading is listed by ECU scan rather than by the dashboard alone. Engine oil analysis is included in the inspection record for this machine.

Excavation Envelope and Cycle Speeds

On the dig cycle, this Caterpillar 336GC reaches 4.68 m below grade with 7.24 m of horizontal reach and 68 kN of bucket force. The hydraulic system operates at 34.3 MPa, and the 2.1 m³ bucket is the standard fitment. Swing speed of 11.5 rpm keeps the loader cycle flowing. The inspection documents hydraulic pressures at every function with time-stamped readings.

Track Running Gear: Shoes, Length and Pressure

Track figures for the Caterpillar 336GC: 450 mm shoes, 3.65 m track length and 32 kPa ground pressure. The inspection records the undercarriage condition as Good condition, healthy links and bushings (450 mm shoes), with wear measurements photographed and dated. Track tension was set during the audit, and the rollers and idlers were checked for seal condition. The 34.5 Tons machine carries its mass on this running gear.

Cabin, Controls and Service Access

Inside, the Caterpillar 336GC 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

In practice, this Caterpillar 336GC covers utility and port programs well, and HMP ships this class of excavator to buyers in Nigeria, Africa and the wider region. The 34.5 Tons working weight and the 2.1 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.

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

Verification for this Caterpillar 336GC 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.

CIF Shipping and Export Documentation

Shipping this Caterpillar 336GC 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 336GC is recorded in the inspection file: the 900 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.

What to Verify on This Caterpillar 336GC Before Payment

The checklist for this Caterpillar 336GC 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

For a 34.5 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.

The Value Story: 900 Hours on a 2023 Model

The value argument for this Caterpillar 336GC is the intersection of age, hours and documentation: a 2023 build at 900 hours with the engine and pump set inside the first overhaul window. The 34.5 Tons machine is priced from its condition file, and the buyer reviews the evidence before paying.

Parts and Service Support After Delivery

Post-purchase support for this Caterpillar 336GC includes parts sourcing through HMP's Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong accounts, and the CAT C7.1 ACERT 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.

The Caterpillar 336GC in Continuous Production

The production profile of this Caterpillar 336GC is built around the 2.1 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 Nigeria, Africa and the wider region.

Operator Experiences and Fit Signals

The fit indicators for this Caterpillar 336GC: programs that need utility and port capacity in the 34.5 Tons class, buyers in Nigeria, Africa and the wider region who review machines remotely, and fleets that value a dated inspection file over a broker description. The CAT C7.1 ACERT powertrain and the 2.1 m³ configuration cover the standard production profile, and the live walk-around lets the buyer confirm before committing.

Fleet Standardization on the 34.5 Tons Class

For fleet managers standardizing on the 34.5 Tons class, this Caterpillar 336GC is a repeatable unit: the 2023 build at 900 hours, the CAT C7.1 ACERT powertrain and the 2.1 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.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 336GC against rental over a full season, the ownership math favors the machine when utilization is steady: the 34.5 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 C7.1 ACERT powertrain and the documented 900 hours support that calculation.

What Arrives with the Machine

With this Caterpillar 336GC, 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 900 reading and the ECU scan results are part of the file. The technical liaison remains available after delivery for parts and service questions.

Operating Season and Utilization Planning

The operating season for this Caterpillar 336GC in Nigeria, Africa 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.

Site Logistics and Pre-Delivery Preparation

Site preparation for this Caterpillar 336GC 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, Africa and the wider region, the arrival process is documented end to end.

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 Nigeria, Africa and the wider region.