Used CAT 320GC Excavator Buyer Guide: Specs, Hours and Export Tips
Release time: 2026-10-23
The CAT 320GC sits in the same popular 20-ton class as the classic 320D/320D2, but with a later GC-series cab, fuel maps and monitoring that many African and South American contractors now ask for by name. If you are searching for a used CAT 320GC excavator for sale from China, this guide covers what we check in the Shanghai yard before we quote.
What the 320GC is good at
Buyers pick the 320GC for road work, truck loading and general earthmoving. Parts overlap heavily with other CAT 320-class machines, which keeps downtime lower than obscure models. Compared with a tired 320D with 8,000+ hours, a late-model GC with under 2,000 hours often costs more up front but spends less on undercarriage and pumps in the first two years of work.
Inspection points that matter
- Hour meter vs wear: match the display to track bushings, sprocket tips, boom pin play and pump noise.
- Cold start: ask for a video after the machine has sat overnight; watch white/blue smoke and idle stability.
- Hydraulic drift: boom and arm should hold a load without sinking quickly.
- Undercarriage: remaining link life drives the real landed cost more than paint.
- Serial plate and monitor: confirm model string is 320GC, not a relabelled 320D.
Export from Shanghai
Most 20-ton CAT units leave as flat-rack or bulk cargo; some destinations prefer dismantled container loading. We can send FOB Shanghai or CIF your port once we know the discharge port and whether you need a hammer line or quick coupler.
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