Used Caterpillar 312D Crawler Excavator for Sale | Shanghai, China
This used Caterpillar 312D Crawler Excavator is in our yard in Shanghai, China (Stock #188). Request an FOB quote; the price is not listed publicly.
Product Feature
Stock #188 is a used Caterpillar 312D, a small crawler excavator (10–16 t) that we hold in Shanghai, China, for export buyers. We quote FOB Shanghai on request; year and meter reading are confirmed with the quote. Its model number puts the 312D at about 12 t operating weight.
As an American brand, Caterpillar has dealer and aftermarket parts coverage in many regions, which matters when you run a used 312D far from Shanghai.
On freight, 20-ton class machines usually ship on a flat rack or as break-bulk; a 40HQ container is only possible with partial disassembly of the boom, stick or counterweight; the final method depends on the unit, the sailing and the destination, and we confirm it with the quote.
Typical work for this size: utility work where tail swing and transport weight matter, loading 10–15 t trucks on mid-size sites and urban infrastructure and drainage.
Inspection in our Shanghai yard or by video, plus export documents, is handled by Shanghai Yongcheng Hongsheng Used Construction Machinery.
Key Features
- Small crawler excavator (10–16 t), roughly 12 t by model designation
- Export from Shanghai: flat rack or break-bulk, container with partial disassembly
- Suited to utility work where tail swing and transport weight matter
- At inspection, look at hydraulic pump and cylinder leaks under load
Suitable Applications
- Utility work where tail swing and transport weight matter
- Loading 10–15 t trucks on mid-size sites
- Urban infrastructure and drainage
- Road widening and ditch cleaning
Real Machine Photos
FAQ
What jobs is the Caterpillar 312D suited to?
Typically utility work where tail swing and transport weight matter, loading 10–15 t trucks on mid-size sites and urban infrastructure and drainage. These are uses of the model class, not a statement about this unit’s condition.
How is a Caterpillar 312D shipped from Shanghai?
Typical practice: 20-ton class machines usually ship on a flat rack or as break-bulk; a 40HQ container is only possible with partial disassembly of the boom, stick or counterweight. We confirm the method for this unit and your destination port when we quote.
What size is the 312D?
By Caterpillar’s model numbering the 312D is about 12 t, a small crawler excavator (10–16 t). Exact weight depends on configuration.
What should I check on a used 312D?
Focus on swing bearing play and boom and stick pins, hydraulic pump and cylinder leaks under load and undercarriage wear (rollers, idlers, sprockets, track chains). You can inspect in our Shanghai yard or ask for a video walk-around.
Are parts easy to get for the Caterpillar 312D?
Caterpillar is an American brand with dealer and aftermarket parts in many markets. Check with your local dealer for the 312D before buying.
Is a price shown for this 312D?
No price is published. Send the form or WhatsApp us with stock #188 and your port, and we reply with an FOB Shanghai quote.
Get in touch with us
Tell us the model, destination port and how you want to inspect. Our Shanghai sales team replies with availability and an FOB quote.
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