Caterpillar 345GC

The 2023 Caterpillar 345GC in the 44 Tons Class: Overview

The 2023 Caterpillar 345GC at 1100 hours is presented as a 44 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.

Power Unit and Drivetrain Details

Propulsion is handled by the CAT C9.3 ACERT, which develops 258 kW (346 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 1100 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.

Digging Performance: Depth, Reach and Breakout

Work figures for this Caterpillar 345GC: 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 2.5 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

The crawler system on this Caterpillar 345GC 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 44 Tons working weight on soft ground.

Operator Environment and Daily Usability

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 44 Tons machine in the fleet productive.

Where This Caterpillar 345GC Works Best

The Caterpillar 345GC is configured for mining and quarry and port work, and HMP has active sales into Africa, Latin America and Middle East for this machine class. The 2.5 m³ bucket and the 44 Tons platform match the standard duty cycles, and the inspection file documents the machine's condition for buyers who cannot fly to the yard. The machine can be shown live on video, and the written quote is confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed.

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

The 2023 Caterpillar 345GC 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 1100 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.

Freight, Documents and Delivery from Shanghai

The CIF quote for this Caterpillar 345GC is itemized: ocean freight, port handling, documentation and insurance, confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed and locked for seven days. The machine ships from Shanghai with the full export packet, and the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading are prepared per the destination. Status updates are shared during transit.

Maintenance History and Service Discipline

This 2023 Caterpillar 345GC at 1100 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist for the Caterpillar 345GC

Before committing to this Caterpillar 345GC, confirm: the hour reading of 1100 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

In the 44 Tons class, operating cost is driven by fuel burn, service parts and wear components. This Caterpillar 345GC carries a 410 L fuel tank and a documented service history, and the audit file photographs the condition of the wear items. The buyer sees the full cost profile before the deposit is paid.

Value Position of the Caterpillar 345GC

A 2023 machine at 1100 hours has absorbed the heaviest early depreciation while the CAT C9.3 ACERT power unit stays inside its major overhaul window. That is the value position of this Caterpillar 345GC: production capacity in the 44 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.

Parts and Service Support After Delivery

Service support for the Caterpillar 345GC continues after the sale: HMP sources parts through its Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong trade accounts, and the CAT C9.3 ACERT 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.

The Caterpillar 345GC in Continuous Production

In continuous production, the Caterpillar 345GC holds a steady cycle: the swing speed of 11.5 rpm and the 2.5 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.

Transaction Structure and Regional 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 Africa, Latin America and Middle East.

Operator Experiences and Fit Signals

The fit indicators for this Caterpillar 345GC: programs that need mining and quarry and port capacity in the 44 Tons class, buyers in Africa, Latin America and Middle East who review machines remotely, and fleets that value a dated inspection file over a broker description. The CAT C9.3 ACERT powertrain and the 2.5 m³ configuration cover the standard production profile, and the live walk-around lets the buyer confirm before committing.

Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 345GC

The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 345GC is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C9.3 ACERT 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.

Site Logistics and Pre-Delivery Preparation

Site preparation for this Caterpillar 345GC 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 Africa, Latin America and Middle East, the arrival process is documented end to end.

Operating Season and Utilization Planning

The operating season for this Caterpillar 345GC in Africa, Latin America and Middle East 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.

What Arrives with the Machine

With this Caterpillar 345GC, 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 1100 reading and the ECU scan results are part of the file. The technical liaison remains available after delivery for parts and service questions.

Fleet Standardization on the 44 Tons Class

For fleet managers standardizing on the 44 Tons class, this Caterpillar 345GC is a repeatable unit: the 2023 build at 1100 hours, the CAT C9.3 ACERT powertrain and the 2.5 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.

Comparing the Paperwork Before You Decide

Buyers evaluating this Caterpillar 345GC against other listings in the 44 Tons class should compare the paperwork first: the dated inspection file, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 1100 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.