Caterpillar 320D (Classic)

The 2023 Caterpillar 320D (Classic) in the 21.5 Tons Class: Overview

This Caterpillar 320D (Classic) is a 2023 build showing 1600 hours on the meter, with the available hour-meter evidence in the file. It is a 21.5 Tons machine in the excavator class, and the unit sits in the Shanghai yard with a dated available unit-specific inspection material ready to share. For buyers comparing excavator listings, the difference here is the paper trail: the hour reading is documented, the inspection photos are date-stamped, and the machine can be demonstrated live before any commitment.

The CAT C6.4 ACERT Under the Hood

The Caterpillar 320D (Classic) is driven by the CAT C6.4 ACERT developing 110 kW (148 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 1600 hours reading is cross-checked by ECU scan during the audit. The inspection report logs the engine pressures and temperatures at running temperature.

Excavation Envelope and Cycle Speeds

The excavation envelope of the Caterpillar 320D (Classic) spans 4.68 m in depth and 7.24 m in reach, generating 68 kN of bucket breakout at 34.3 MPa system pressure. The machine carries the 1.0 m³ bucket and swings at 11.5 rpm. The audit verifies each work function against the OEM pressure window, and the results are photographed and dated in the HMP report.

Undercarriage and Track System

The crawler system on this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) 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 21.5 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 21.5 Tons machine in the fleet productive.

Where This Caterpillar 320D (Classic) Works Best

The Caterpillar 320D (Classic) is configured for mining and quarry and port work, and HMP has active sales into South Africa, Africa and Zambia for this machine class. The 1.0 m³ bucket and the 21.5 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 inspection file for this 2023 Caterpillar 320D (Classic) includes the HMP unit-specific inspection material with dated photographs, the hour-meter evidence, where available for the 1600 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.

Freight, Documents and Delivery from Shanghai

For South Africa, Africa and Zambia deliveries, HMP provides a written CIF quote after your enquiry is reviewed covering freight, port charges and paperwork, and the rate holds for seven days. The unit loads in Shanghai with the export documentation prepared for the destination port, and the buyer receives the inspection file before any deposit is paid.

Service Records and Component History

Service history for this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) 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.

What to Verify on This Caterpillar 320D (Classic) Before Payment

The checklist for this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) 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.

Cost Profile of the Caterpillar 320D (Classic)

For a 21.5 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: 1600 Hours on a 2023 Model

The 1600 hour reading on this 2023 Caterpillar 320D (Classic) sits inside the first major service cycle, which is where used buyers in the 21.5 Tons class see the best balance of condition and price. The CAT C6.4 ACERT 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

Parts for this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) are sourced post-delivery through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C6.4 ACERT power unit benefits from wide distributor coverage in South Africa, Africa and Zambia. The maintenance schedule is provided with the sale, and the technical liaison answers service questions after the unit arrives.

The Caterpillar 320D (Classic) in Continuous Production

The production profile of this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) is built around the 1.0 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

For buyers in South Africa, Africa and Zambia, the transaction is structured the same way: the report and video review come first, the signed contract states the terms, and payment by TT follows. The balance is settled against the export documents, and the post-sale support scope, where offered, is written into the signed contract. The technical liaison stays on the order through delivery.

Operator Experiences and Fit Signals

Operators running this class of excavator report consistent control response and a comfortable working station, which shows up as steady production across mining and quarry and port programs. For buyers in South Africa, Africa and Zambia, the deciding factor is the file: 1600 documented hours, the CAT C6.4 ACERT engine, and the dated inspection report that ships with the 21.5 Tons machine.

Financing Sequence and Documentation Flow

The financing sequence for this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) 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.

Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 320D (Classic)

The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C6.4 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.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) against rental over a full season, the ownership math favors the machine when utilization is steady: the 21.5 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 C6.4 ACERT powertrain and the documented 1600 hours support that calculation.

Documentation Pack and Customs Clearance

Customs clearance for this Caterpillar 320D (Classic) in South Africa, Africa or Zambia 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.

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 South Africa, Africa or Zambia is stated in the written CIF quote. Port charges and documentation are itemized in the same document.