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Used Kobelco SK210LC8 vs SANY SY200C — which should I buy?

Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Kobelco SK210LC8 units, built 2010-2015, 4,200 h-12,000 h on the meter, listed at $12,000-$13,500 FOB. We hold 4 used SANY SY200C units, built 2021-2…

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Model Used Caterpillar 320GC1 vs XCMG XE200DA — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Caterpillar 320GC1 units, built 2018-2020, 8,868 … Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 320GC1 vs SANY SY200C — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Caterpillar 320GC1 units, built 2018-2020, 8,868 … Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 320GC1 vs Kobelco SK210LC8 — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Caterpillar 320GC1 units, built 2018-2020, 8,868 … Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 320D vs XCMG XE200DA — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Caterpillar 320D units, built 2007-2013, 10,000 h… Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 320D vs SANY SY200C — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Caterpillar 320D units, built 2007-2013, 10,000 h… Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 320D vs Kobelco SK210LC8 — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 4 used Caterpillar 320D units, built 2007-2013, 10,000 h… Read the answer Model Used SANY SY205C vs Hyundai R215VS — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 5 used SANY SY205C units, built 2019-2020, 7,000 h-10,00… Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 313D2GC vs XCMG XE150D — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 5 used Caterpillar 313D2GC units, built 2016-2021, 5,600… Read the answer Model Used Caterpillar 313D2GC vs Hyundai R150LC9 — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 5 used Caterpillar 313D2GC units, built 2016-2021, 5,600… Read the answer Model Used SANY SY205C vs XCMG XE200DA — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 5 used SANY SY205C units, built 2019-2020, 7,000 h-10,00… Read the answer Model Used SANY SY205C vs Kobelco SK210LC8 — which should I buy? Both models are in the same size class and both are in stock now. We hold 5 used SANY SY205C units, built 2019-2020, 7,000 h-10,00… Read the answer

Buying guides

Practical guides for choosing, checking and pricing a used excavator.

Buying guide Used Excavator Import Documents: Buyer Checklist The used excavator import documents a China shipment should include, the details buyers miss, and the checks to run before the bal… Read the guide Buying guide 13-Ton vs 20-Ton Excavator: Both $15,000 A 13-ton vs 20-ton excavator comparison: a 2016 CAT 313D2GC and a 2013 CAT 320D, both at $15,000 FOB, and when the smaller machine… Read the guide Buying guide 20-Ton vs 30-Ton Excavator: $25,000 or $40,000? 20-ton vs 30-ton excavator: a 2014 Komatsu PC200-8 at $25,000 vs a 2018 PC350-7 at $40,000. What 15 extra tons buys, and when 20 i… Read the guide Buying guide Komatsu PC450LC-8 vs PC400-8: $60,000 or $67,000? Komatsu PC450LC-8 vs PC400-8: a 2018 unit with 8,500 hours at $60,000 against a 2020 PC400-8 with 3,600 hours at $67,000. 40 or 45… Read the guide Buying guide Used Komatsu PC400-8 at $67,000: 40-Ton Production A used Komatsu PC400-8 with 3,600 hours at $67,000 FOB China. Where a 40-ton excavator fits, what it ships on, and what to inspect… Read the guide Buying guide Used Komatsu PC300-8 at $51,000: 2023, 3,000 Hours A used Komatsu PC300-8 from 2023 with 3,000 hours at $51,000 FOB China. A near-new 30-ton machine, what it ships on, and what to i… Read the guide Buying guide Used Komatsu PC350-7 at $40,000: 35-Ton Value A used Komatsu PC350-7 with 8,000 hours at $40,000 FOB China. Where a 35-ton excavator fits, what it ships on, and what to inspect… Read the guide Buying guide Used CAT 336D2 at $15,000: A 36-Ton Price Anomaly Used CAT 336D2 price check: 2014 unit, 11,455 hours, Grade B, $15,000 FOB China. Why a 36-ton machine can cost the same as a 20-to… Read the guide Buying guide Used Doosan DX150LC at $12,000: 15-Ton Value Check A used Doosan DX150LC with 6,800 hours at $12,000 FOB China. Where a 15-ton excavator fits, what it ships in, and what to inspect. Read the guide Buying guide Used Hitachi ZX200-5A at $15,500: 2018, 11,657 Hours A used Hitachi ZX200-5A from 2018 with 11,657 hours at $15,500 FOB China. Where it fits, what to inspect, and how it compares with… Read the guide Buying guide Used CAT 313D2GC at $15,000: The 13-Ton Utility Machine A 2016 used CAT 313D2GC with 8,000 hours, Grade B, at $15,000 FOB China. Where a 13-ton machine beats a 20-ton on transport, acces… Read the guide Buying guide CAT 320C vs CAT 320D: Both $15,000, 10 Years Apart CAT 320C vs CAT 320D at the same $15,000 FOB: a 2003 320C with 12,111 hours, Grade C, and a 2013 320D with 10,690 hours, Grade B. … Read the guide

From the yard and the port

Where the machines behind these answers are held, prepared and loaded.

Used excavators held and loaded in China — 01 In the yard Machines of several brands are held side by side before listing.

Used excavators held and loaded in China — 02 Prepared for loading A unit secured on the trailer after preparation and documentation.

Used excavators held and loaded in China — 03 Loaded in the hold Break-bulk units lashed inside the hold for the voyage.

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