Caterpillar 349GC

2023 Caterpillar 349GC with 850 hours on the Meter: Unit Overview

The 2023 Caterpillar 349GC at 850 hours is presented as a 48.5 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, Emissions and Drive System

The Caterpillar 349GC is driven by the CAT C13 ACERT developing 311 kW (417 HP). The power unit is listed against the OEM serial records, and the Tier 3 / China Stage III rating is documented in the file. The Full Hydrostatic layout is standard for the class, and the meter's 850 hours reading is cross-checked by ECU scan during the audit. The inspection report logs the engine pressures and temperatures at running temperature.

Digging Performance: Depth, Reach and Breakout

Digging figures for the Caterpillar 349GC: 4.68 m depth, 7.24 m reach, 68 kN breakout force and a swing speed of 11.5 rpm. The 3.1 m³ bucket is matched to the envelope, and the circuit pressure of 34.3 MPa is confirmed during the function test. The audit log records each measured value with a dated photo, so the numbers in this listing are the numbers in the file.

Undercarriage and Track System

This Caterpillar 349GC 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 48.5 Tons unit stays planted on fill and soft material with this footprint.

Operator Environment and Daily Usability

Inside, the Caterpillar 349GC 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.

Where This Caterpillar 349GC Works Best

For port programs, the Caterpillar 349GC brings the 48.5 Tons class and the 3.1 m³ configuration, with sales history into Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region. The machine is inspected under the HMP unit-specific protocol before listing, the file is shared with the buyer, and a live walk-around is arranged after your enquiry is reviewed. The quote is confirmed in writing and held for seven days.

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

Verification for this Caterpillar 349GC works in layers: the dated unit-specific inspection material, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 850 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

A written CIF price for Nigeria, Kenya or the wider region is confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed of your request, itemized with ocean freight, port handling and export documentation, and the rate is held for seven days. HMP ships from Shanghai with the full export packet: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and the inspection report. Container status is shared during transit, and the destination rules are listed with the buyer's broker before loading.

Maintenance Story of This Caterpillar 349GC

This 2023 Caterpillar 349GC at 850 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.

What to Verify on This Caterpillar 349GC Before Payment

Before any funds move, buyers can check four things on this 2023 Caterpillar 349GC: the hour-meter evidence, where available for the meter reading of 850 hours, the dated inspection photos of the engine and hydraulics, the serial number shown live on camera, and the written CIF quote itemized for the destination port. The machine is demonstrated live on video after your enquiry is reviewed, and third-party survey can be booked at the yard if you want an independent check.

Cost Profile of the Caterpillar 349GC

Running costs on this Caterpillar 349GC are shaped by the 410 L fuel capacity and the service intervals documented in the file. The HMP report verifies the condition of the components that carry the first-year spend: filters, fluids, undercarriage and hydraulic seals. Buyers review this cost profile in the inspection file before payment.

The Value Story: 850 Hours on a 2023 Model

This 2023 Caterpillar 349GC at 850 hours has passed its break-in and first service cycle while absorbing the largest depreciation step. The CAT C13 ACERT and the working components remain inside their service horizon, and the machine is priced against its documented condition. Buyers in the 48.5 Tons class get the production capacity at a fraction of new-unit cost.

Parts and Service Support After Delivery

Service support for the Caterpillar 349GC continues after the sale: HMP sources parts through its Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong trade accounts, and the CAT C13 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.

Dig Cycle Analysis for the Caterpillar 349GC

The production profile of this Caterpillar 349GC is built around the 3.1 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.

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 Nigeria, Kenya and the wider region.

Operator Experiences and Fit Signals

This Caterpillar 349GC is the right pick when the program needs port duty in the 48.5 Tons class, when the buyer cannot inspect the yard personally, and when the decision depends on documented condition. The 2023 build at 850 hours, the CAT C13 ACERT power unit and the full inspection file cover those requirements, and the machine is shown live on camera before payment.

Fleet Standardization on the 48.5 Tons Class

For fleet managers standardizing on the 48.5 Tons class, this Caterpillar 349GC is a repeatable unit: the 2023 build at 850 hours, the CAT C13 ACERT powertrain and the 3.1 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.

Comparing the Paperwork Before You Decide

Buyers evaluating this Caterpillar 349GC against other listings in the 48.5 Tons class should compare the paperwork first: the dated inspection file, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 850 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.

Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 349GC

The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 349GC is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C13 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 349GC 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.

What Arrives with the Machine

With this Caterpillar 349GC, 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 850 reading and the ECU scan results are part of the file. The technical liaison remains available after delivery for parts and service questions.

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.