Caterpillar 320D (2022 · 3200 hrs)

Buying the 2022 Caterpillar 320D: Condition, Hours and Configuration

The Caterpillar 320D on offer is a 2022 machine with 3200 hours recorded and verified. It belongs to the 21.5 Tons class of the excavator range, and the inspection file documents the engine, hydraulics, running gear and meter with dated photos. A live video walk-around is available within six hours, and the written CIF quote for the destination is held for seven days.

Engine, Emissions and Drive System

The Caterpillar 320D is driven by the CAT C6.4 ACERT developing 110 kW (148 HP). The power unit is verified 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 3200 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

Work figures for this Caterpillar 320D: 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 1.0 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.

Chassis and Crawler Condition

Track figures for the Caterpillar 320D: 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 21.5 Tons machine carries its mass on this running gear.

Cabin, Controls and Service Access

The operator environment is the ROPS / FOPS certified enclosed cab with air conditioning, arranged for production work in hot and dusty conditions. Fuel capacity of 410 L supports full shifts, and 440 mm of ground clearance handles the typical obstacles on a working site. Every control function is checked during the inspection, and the results are recorded with dated photos in the HMP report.

Where This Caterpillar 320D Works Best

In practice, this Caterpillar 320D covers mining and trenching and port programs well, and HMP ships this class of excavator to buyers in Africa, Latin America and Middle East. The 21.5 Tons working weight and the 1.0 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.

How This Caterpillar 320D Is Verified

The 2022 Caterpillar 320D ships with the dated HMP 120-point inspection file: twelve pages of photographed and measured checks covering the engine, pumps, cylinder rods, swing bearing, undercarriage and the hour meter itself. The 3200 reading is backed by the rollback-detection certificate. A live video walk-around is arranged within six hours, and third-party inspection can be booked at the yard if required.

Shipping This Caterpillar 320D: CIF Terms and Documents

A written CIF price for Africa, Latin America or Middle East is confirmed within six hours 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 verified with the buyer's broker before loading.

Service Records and Component History

Service history for this Caterpillar 320D is recorded in the inspection file: the 3200 hours on the meter are supported by the rollback certificate, 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.

Buyer's Checklist: Testing This Caterpillar 320D Before You Commit

The checklist for this Caterpillar 320D is simple: review the 120-point report, verify the 3200 hour reading against the rollback certificate, watch the live walk-around with the serial on camera, and confirm the CIF quote in writing. HMP arranges the live video inside six hours, and SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek 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 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.

Why This 2022 Caterpillar 320D Sits Where It Does in Value

A 2022 machine at 3200 hours has absorbed the heaviest early depreciation while the CAT C6.4 ACERT power unit stays inside its major overhaul window. That is the value position of this Caterpillar 320D: production capacity in the 21.5 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.

Service Schedule and Parts Availability

Parts for this Caterpillar 320D 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 Africa, Latin America and Middle East. The maintenance schedule is provided with the sale, and the technical liaison answers service questions after the unit arrives.

The Caterpillar 320D in Continuous Production

The production profile of this Caterpillar 320D 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

This Caterpillar 320D 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 Africa, Latin America and Middle East after the machine arrives.

Is the Caterpillar 320D Right for Your Program

This Caterpillar 320D is the right pick when the program needs mining and trenching and port duty in the 21.5 Tons class, when the buyer cannot inspect the yard personally, and when the decision depends on documented condition. The 2022 build at 3200 hours, the CAT C6.4 ACERT power unit and the full inspection file cover those requirements, and the machine is shown live on camera before payment.

Financing Sequence and Documentation Flow

The financing sequence for this Caterpillar 320D is transparent: the CIF quote is confirmed in writing within six hours 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.

Operating Season and Utilization Planning

The operating season for this Caterpillar 320D 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.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 320D 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 3200 hours support that calculation.

What Arrives with the Machine

With this Caterpillar 320D, the buyer receives the machine, the export documentation pack, the dated inspection report, and the maintenance schedule. The rollback certificate for the 3200 reading and the ECU scan results are part of the file. The technical liaison remains available after delivery for parts and service questions.

Documentation Pack and Customs Clearance

Customs clearance for this Caterpillar 320D in Africa, Latin America or Middle East 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.

Comparing the Paperwork Before You Decide

Buyers evaluating this Caterpillar 320D against other listings in the 21.5 Tons class should compare the paperwork first: the dated inspection file, the rollback certificate on the 3200 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.