TRUST answer
How do I check undercarriage wear on a used excavator?
Verify the hour meter from evidence, not from the number on the dashboard. A used machine is sold as inspected: photos, a cold-start video, the dashboard reading and the wear pattern on the undercarriage should all agree.
Three checks that do not depend on trust
- The dashboard photo and the video must show the same reading. Ask for both in one take.
- The wear on the undercarriage, bucket and pins should match the hours. A 12,000-hour machine does not have a new undercarriage unless it was replaced, and that should be stated.
- Service records and the machine plate should agree on model and serial number.
Used means the machine is sold as inspected, in its current condition. Refurbished means worn parts were replaced before sale, and the replaced parts should be listed. Reconditioned usually means a workshop rebuild to a stated standard - ask for the standard. If a seller cannot tell you which of the three applies, that is the answer.
Next step
Send the model, the destination port and the inspection scope on WhatsApp (+86 182 7531 9406). We reply with the unit file, the FOB figure and the CIF basis the same working day, or within 24 hours if a sailing check is needed.
At a glance
| Check | Dashboard, wear pattern, service record |
|---|---|
| Evidence you get | Video, photos, unit file |
| What it does not prove | Future reliability |
When this answer does not apply
Verification is evidence at a point in time. It reduces the risk of buying a machine that does not match its file; it is not a warranty and does not cover future failures.
How the price is built
The machine price is quoted FOB the Chinese loading port and confirmed in writing. Ocean freight and marine insurance are quoted separately for your port, and duty, VAT and port charges are confirmed by your clearing agent. That is why no single landed figure is published here.
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Where to go next
- Shipping to Kenya via Mombasa
- Current used excavator file
- How inspection works before payment
- Shipping solutions: flat rack, RoRo, container
What to send for a firm answer
- The model, or the tonnage class if you have not chosen a model.
- The destination port, so the CIF figure is for the port you will actually clear at.
- Whether an inspection or a third-party report is required before the balance.
- Any certificate the destination asks for, such as SONCAP, PVoC or SABER.
Common questions
Can the hour meter be rolled back?
It can be manipulated on many machines, which is why we verify with the dashboard video, the wear pattern and the service record together. A single number is not evidence.
Do you sell refurbished machines as used?
No. If parts were replaced, the replaced parts are listed in the unit description. Used, refurbished and reconditioned are stated separately.
Is there a warranty?
Warranty varies by machine and is written into the contract. Where it is included, the parts covered and the period are stated in writing.
Answered by Anhui Gangya Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui, China. Price basis FOB China; CIF quoted per port. Duty and VAT depend on your broker.