What are the differences between imported used excavators and domestic used excavators?

There are differences between imported and domestic used excavators in many aspects. Here are some of the main aspects:

Brand and quality

Imported brands: Some imported second-hand excavators come from internationally renowned brands, such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, etc. These brands usually have a long history of development and rich manufacturing experience, and have a high level of technology research and development, production process and quality control. Their products often use advanced design and manufacturing technology, and the processing accuracy and assembly quality of parts are high. Therefore, they have excellent overall performance and reliability, and can adapt to various complex working conditions and high-intensity operation requirements.

Domestic brands: In recent years, domestic excavator brands have developed rapidly, such as Sany Heavy Industry, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, and XCMG. The quality of domestic second-hand excavators has also been greatly improved, and some high-end products are comparable to imported brands. However, due to the relatively short development time of the domestic excavator industry, some mid- and low-end products may have a certain gap with imported brands in terms of manufacturing process, component quality and overall stability.

Service life and degree of wear

Imported usedd excavators: Taking second-hand excavators imported from Japan as an example, since Japan has relatively strict regulations on the use and maintenance of construction machinery, the use and maintenance records of the equipment are usually relatively complete, and the working conditions in Japan are relatively good. Therefore, many imported second-hand excavators have been used for a certain number of years when they enter the Chinese market, but the overall degree of wear is relatively small, and the performance of key components is still relatively good.

Domestic used excavators: The use environment and working conditions of domestic excavators in China are relatively complex and diverse, and the use and maintenance habits of different users are also quite different. Some excavators may work for a long time in harsh environments such as mines and construction sites, resulting in faster wear of the equipment; while others may be used less frequently and have relatively less wear. Therefore, the service life and degree of wear of domestic second-hand excavators vary greatly, and specific analysis is required for specific situations.

Price

Imported second-hand excavators: Generally speaking, the price of imported second-hand excavators is relatively high. This is because the price of imported brand excavators is generally higher than that of domestic brands in terms of new machine prices, and imported second-hand excavators usually have better performance and quality. In addition, the import process needs to pay tariffs, value-added tax and other related taxes and fees, as well as transportation, inspection and quarantine fees, resulting in a relatively high final selling price. For example, a 3-5-year-old imported second-hand Komatsu excavator may cost around 200,000 to 400,000 yuan, depending on factors such as model, configuration and equipment condition.

Domestic second-hand excavators: Domestic second-hand excavators are relatively low in price and have certain price advantages. This makes them more suitable for some users with limited budgets. Taking Sany Heavy Industry’s second-hand excavators as an example, a domestic second-hand excavator of the same age may cost around 100,000 to 300,000 yuan, and the specific price is also affected by many factors.

After-sales service and parts supply

Imported second-hand excavators: The after-sales service network of imported brands in China is relatively not as complete as that of domestic brands, especially in some small and medium-sized cities and remote areas, it may be difficult to find professional after-sales service points. There may also be certain problems with the supply of parts for imported excavators. Since some parts need to be imported from abroad, the supply cycle and price may not be ideal. Parts for some special or old models of imported excavators may be more difficult to obtain, which will cause inconvenience to users’ later repairs and maintenance.

Domestic second-hand excavators: Domestic excavator brands have established a relatively extensive after-sales service network in China. Most cities have after-sales service points, which can provide users with timely and convenient after-sales service. Moreover, the supply of parts for domestic excavators is relatively sufficient and the price is relatively low. Some common parts can be easily purchased at local auto parts markets or dealers, which greatly reduces the user’s maintenance costs and time costs.