Used Caterpillar 318FL Excavator for Sale 2021 5717 Hours

A used CAT 318FL can suit roadwork, utilities, foundations, landscaping and general earthmoving where transport size, maneuverability and useful digging capacity must remain balanced. This page shows a current machine offered by YCHS. The listed year, indicated hours, bucket, configuration and availability should be reconfirmed for the exact unit before payment.

Current machine information to verify

The current listing records a 0.9 m³ bucket, indicated hours of 5,717 and shipping options including container, flat rack or bulk cargo. These details are useful for an initial comparison, but the identification plate, monitor, attachments, operating condition, actual dimensions and loading plan should be checked again in the quotation and sales contract.

Where the CAT 318FL fits

The 318FL belongs in the practical space between smaller compact excavators and heavier production machines. Buyers often consider this size for urban construction, trenching, drainage, loading and mixed contractor work. Machine selection should still be based on required reach, lift, bucket capacity, ground conditions, access width and local transport limits rather than model name alone.

Require a true cold-start video

Ask for one continuous video beginning before the first start of the day. The camera should show the engine compartment, exhaust and monitor while the operator starts the machine. Check cranking time, smoke color and duration, warning indicators, idle stability, unusual sound and visible oil, fuel or coolant leakage. A warm restart does not provide the same evidence.

Test hydraulic performance after warm-up

Warm the machine before the main hydraulic test. Operate boom raise, stick in and out, bucket curl, swing and travel individually, then repeat combined movements. Look for hesitation, vibration, drift, abnormal pump noise and excessive engine-speed drop. Inspect cylinder rods, hose connections, the main pump area, control valve, center joint and swing motor for leakage.

Inspect boom, stick and bucket linkage

View the boom and stick from both sides in good light. Check high-stress areas, cylinder mounts, plate edges and welds for cracks, distortion or non-standard reinforcement. Cycle the bucket linkage and film movement at the pins and bushings. Confirm the bucket type, width, teeth and every attachment included with the machine.

Check swing, travel and final drives

Rotate left and right, stop, reverse direction and listen for knocking or grinding. Drive forward and reverse on firm, level ground, then turn both ways. Compare left and right travel response and listen near each final drive. Unequal speed or weak turning can have several causes, so travel motors, final drives, controls and undercarriage resistance should be diagnosed together.

Measure undercarriage condition

Inspect track shoes, links, pins and bushings, top rollers, bottom rollers, idlers, sprocket teeth and track tension on both sides. Fresh paint does not show remaining component life. Request close-up photos and note uneven wear, seized rollers, cracked shoes, leakage and abnormal track alignment because undercarriage work can materially change the real purchase cost.

Cooling system, cab and safety checks

Inspect the radiator, oil cooler and air-conditioning condenser from both sides. Dust, mud, oily debris and bent fins can restrict airflow. During a warm test, confirm stable temperature and fan operation. In the cab, test the monitor, warning lights, horn, work lights, wipers, travel alarm and air conditioning where fitted. Confirm that required safety equipment is present and functional.

Export preparation and shipping

Provide the destination port before the final quotation. Confirm the actual dimensions and weight of the selected machine and attachments, which parts will be removed, how open hoses and cylinder rods will be protected, and how the bucket and loose items will be secured. Container, flat rack and bulk shipping depend on cargo measurements and route availability. Review the excavator shipping cost guide and verify destination-country import and emissions requirements before payment.

Remote inspection evidence checklist

• Identification plate, monitor and model markings
• Continuous cold-start and warm-operation videos
• Individual and combined hydraulic tests
• Left and right swing and travel tests
• Boom, stick, linkage and cylinder close-ups
• Complete undercarriage photos from both sides
• Cooling pack and engine compartment inspection
• Written list of attachments and loose parts
• Actual measurements and loading plan

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