The Caterpillar D7G remains a familiar mid-large dozer for road building, land clearing and quarry push work where operators already know CAT controls. If you are searching for a used Caterpillar D7G bulldozer for sale with China export, this guide covers what to verify on video, how it compares with Shantui SD22-class machines, and how Shanghai FOB/CIF shipping usually works.

Why buyers still ask for the D7G

Across Africa and Latin America, contractors shortlist a D7 when they want CAT familiarity, strong blade push and a machine local mechanics recognise. The D7G sits near competing Shantui SD22 / SD32 and other mid-large dozers. Parts density differs by country — ask your mechanic which filters, final-drive seals and undercarriage components they already stock before you fall in love with a badge.

Start from our bulldozers category and the live listing Used Caterpillar D7G Bulldozer for Sale. Related reading: our Shantui SD22 export inspection guide uses the same filming script for undercarriage and transmission checks.

Match the dozer to the site

Road and pad building: prioritise transmission health, steering clutches/brakes and blade edge remaining life.
Land clearing: confirm ripper condition (if fitted), push-arm pins and any frame cracks near the blade mounts.
Soft or abrasive ground: price rails, rollers and sprockets separately — undercarriage is the largest landed-cost risk on a used dozer.
Budget trap: a cheap D7G with worn rails and noisy finals often costs more after landing than a cleaner Shantui or a slightly higher-FOB CAT with honest undercarriage remaining.

Remote inspection checklist for used dozers

Serial plate + hour meter in one continuous clip.
Cold start — smoke colour, idle quality, unusual engine or turbo noise.
Forward and reverse under load — listen for transmission and final-drive noise; check steering response.
Blade and push arms — pin wear, cracks at mounts, cutting-edge and end-bit remaining.
Ripper — if fitted, shank wear, pin play and cylinder leaks.
Undercarriage — rail height, sprocket tips, roller leaks, idler play; ask for a remaining-life estimate.
Cab and electrics — gauges, A/C if fitted, lights, any visible leaks under the belly pans.

YCHS can film the exact Shanghai yard machine the same day when stock is on site. Prefer video over brochure stills, and ask for year and hours on the plate — do not rely on a price list alone.

CAT D7G vs Shantui SD22 class

CAT often wins on operator familiarity and resale in markets that already stock CAT filters. Shantui often wins on purchase price for the same tonnage band. Landed cost is what matters: freight from Shanghai, undercarriage replacement, and how fast your local shop can source a final drive or steering clutch if something fails early.

Shanghai export: FOB, CIF and packing

Dozers usually leave Shanghai on flat-rack or bulk depending on blade/ripper height and destination rules. Typical choices are FOB Shanghai or CIF your port once discharge and blade removal rules are clear. Request wash photos, a lashing plan and draft commercial documents before sailing. Import licences, age limits and duties at destination remain the buyer’s responsibility.

Documents and payment discipline

Ask for a commercial invoice draft, packing list draft, and the exact serial before you pay more than a small holding deposit. Prefer bank transfer to the exporting company named on the invoice — not a personal account. A third-party surveyor can attend the Shanghai yard if your bank or partner requires it.

How to request a useful shortlist

Send your discharge port, preferred year/hours range, whether you need a ripper, and how critical undercarriage remaining life is. A serious exporter replies with exact serials, undercarriage notes and same-day video — not a single “lowest price” figure with no machine behind it.

Sales WhatsApp / Tel: +86 180 1734 8066

Send your port and D7 / mid-large dozer needs. We will reply with matching units and yard video. Official site: https://www.ychs-machinery.com/

Used Caterpillar D7G Bulldozer for Sale: China Export Buyer Guide