How to Compare Quotes for Used Machinery from China

Two “same model” quotes from China can differ by thousands of dollars—and the cheap one is not always the better buy. Use a simple side-by-side check so you compare machines, not just numbers on a chat screen.

1. Lock the exact machine identity

Model, serial, year (or year range), hour meter reading and origin (Japan / Korea / China domestic). Without serial photos, you are comparing listings, not units.

2. Separate machine price from shipping

Ask for FOB Shanghai and CFR/CIF your port as separate lines. A low machine price with vague “shipping extra” often becomes expensive after bunker, terminal and local fees.

3. List what is included

Bucket type and width, ripper, quick coupler, spare teeth, filters, tool box, and whether cab glass and A/C work. Missing attachments can erase the apparent discount.

4. Condition evidence

Prefer sellers who send dated walk-around video, undercarriage close-ups and hydraulic oil photos. Written “good condition” with stock photos is not evidence.

5. Payment and inspection terms

Deposit size, when the balance is due, and whether you may hire a third-party inspection in China before the balance. Clear terms reduce dispute risk more than a slightly lower headline price.

Send us the models you are comparing—we can quote FOB/CFR with real yard photos so you can line up offers fairly.

Looking for a used excavator or wheel loader?
YC Used Machinery / Shanghai Yongcheng Used Machinery
No.68 Qinggao Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
WhatsApp: +86 166 8175 4290 · Email: vangher43@gmail.com
Website: https://selldigger.com
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