T-21: route survey
Confirm origin yard access, port route, destination bridge/axle limits and unloading equipment.
Output: feasible route and permits owner
Used CAT 340D2 for Sale from China: Mobilization Cost Guide
HEAVY-MACHINE MOBILIZATION COST LAB · CAT 340D2
Used CAT 340D2 for Sale from China: Mobilization Cost Guide
Yes. YUANJIAN can supply a used CAT 340D2 from China by reconfirming the public listing or sourcing another unit for the required production, attachment and destination. We can coordinate agreed inspection, dismantling scope, loading evidence and FOB or CIF quotation. Final machine identity, configuration, condition, dimensions and availability are reconfirmed before payment.
Caterpillar references and YUANJIAN public listings reviewed 1 September 2026. The non-current CAT 340D2 L and Caterpillar's 2022 current CAT 340 are different generations; current specifications are comparison context only.
Price the CAT 340D2 as a mobilized production system
The opening machine price is only one term. A heavy excavator becomes commercially useful after its condition, disassembly, freight, reassembly and first-shift reserve are priced together.
MachineVerified unit and included attachment
+ Repair reserveDefects and near-term component exposure
+ Origin workInland haul, removal, packing and loading
+ Ocean routeCarrier, insurance and validity
+ Destination start-upPort, local haul, reassembly and test
Generation boundary: CAT 340D2 L versus current CAT 340
Caterpillar's non-current record identifies the 340D2 L and Cat C9 ACERT. Caterpillar's 2022 current 340 release lists 37,500 kg, 259 kW and a Cat C9.3B for its stated configuration. Those current figures do not certify or describe every 340D2.
| Decision item | CAT 340D2 L | Current CAT 340 reference | Buyer control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation | Non-current D2 platform | 2022 next-generation 340 | Record full suffix and serial range |
| Engine reference | Cat C9 ACERT | Cat C9.3B | Match engine plate, emissions and local support |
| Weight planning | Use exact machine measurement | 37,500 kg in stated current configuration | Do not transfer the current figure to 340D2 freight |
| Technology | Configuration dependent | Current release describes Payload, Grade and electrohydraulics | Pay only for fitted, working and supported features |
| Purchase reason | Potentially lower capital for heavy production | Newer efficiency and technology concept | Compare repair-adjusted landed cost per shift |
Mobilization calendar before the deposit
T-14: removal plan
Name boom, stick, bucket, counterweight, handrails or other items to remove and the lifts required.
Output: parts list, weights and marking planT-7: carrier evidence
Record vessel/space basis, validity, included charges, insurance and freight-adjustment rule.
Output: comparable FOB/CIF scopeT-0: load control
Connect unit identity to packing list, lashing, photos, removed parts and shipping documents.
Output: balance-payment evidenceDowntime exposures to price before choosing 340D2
| Exposure | Evidence | Cost consequence | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling under sustained load | Hot loading, temperatures, radiator cores and fan behavior | Stopped shift, engine/hydraulic damage | Reprice or stop on unexplained overheating |
| Pump/valve performance | Combined cycles hot, drift, noise and case leakage | Low output and major repair | Require production-duration test |
| Slew and front structure | Bearing play, boom foot, stick, linkage and weld transitions | Unsafe operation and long repair | Specialist review for cracks or heavy plating |
| Undercarriage/final drives | Measured wear and travel both directions | Large cash reserve and site stoppage | Price complete system, not shoes only |
| Reassembly quality | Marked hoses/pins, caps, lift plan, torque and commissioning test | Leaks, contamination and delayed start | Assign named party and acceptance test |
Eight mobilization answers for CAT 340D2 buyers
Is a used CAT 340D2 worth buying for heavy earthmoving?
Yes, when sustained production uses the class and the mobilization cost is spread over enough work. Compared with a 336D2 it can provide more heavy-duty margin; compared with a 349E it can reduce purchase, freight and component exposure.
Control: Choose it when the contract duration pays for moving and supporting the machine.
Is CAT 340D2 really a 40-ton machine?
Treat class names as screening language, not shipping data. Actual operating and transport weight depend on undercarriage, counterweight, boom, stick, bucket and removed components. The current CAT 340's 37,500 kg reference is not a 340D2 shipping certificate.
Control: Use measured unit and component weights for carrier acceptance.
What usually must be removed for export?
It depends on carrier, route and machine configuration. Boom, stick, bucket, counterweight or handrails may be considered, but unnecessary removal adds labor and contamination risk. Compared with RORO, flat rack or breakbulk can require different preparation.
Control: Approve a named removal and reassembly scope before fixing freight.
Should I choose CAT 336D2 or 340D2?
Choose 336D2 when transport, fuel and moderate output dominate; choose 340D2 when the larger attachment, digging load or truck system uses extra stability and power. A close machine price does not make ownership cost equal.
Control: Run both through the same shift-output and landed-cost calculation.
How do I test a CAT 340D2 before export?
Begin cold, inspect fluids and blow-by, then sustain loaded combined functions until temperature stabilizes. Test travel, swing, drift, cooling, alarms and hot restart, and measure undercarriage plus structure. Short polished videos are insufficient.
Control: Tie the purchase decision to a written test scope and findings.
How do I control CIF freight increases?
Demand the carrier basis, quotation validity, included origin work, insurance, destination exclusions and a written adjustment formula. A deliberately low provisional rate can be raised after deposit when the buyer has less leverage.
Control: Choose FOB for freight control or CIF only with documented scope and limits.
How can I prevent missing parts after dismantling?
Use a component packing list, unique marks, capped hoses, pin/fastener containers, weight record and photos from removal through loading. The contract should assign responsibility for loss and reassembly readiness.
Control: Release the relevant payment milestone only after the complete packing evidence is approved.
Can YUANJIAN supply a CAT 340D2 and manage export preparation?
Yes. Send production target, attachment, work country, route constraints and destination port. YUANJIAN can reconfirm or source a 340D2, coordinate optional paid inspection and agreed export preparation, and quote FOB/CIF.
Control: Approve the exact unit, removal plan and freight basis before payment.
CAT 340D2 stock and heavy-class alternatives to request
The listed CAT 340D2 is a direct purchase candidate through YUANJIAN after reconfirmation. The 336D2 and 330D2 test whether a smaller class improves margin; the 349E and 349 test whether higher production justifies higher exposure. YUANJIAN can source another 340D2 when required. Public prices are not landed totals.
CAT 340D2
Public machine-price reference; confirm exact unit, configuration, condition, dimensions and availability.
$45,000 USD
CAT 336D2
Public machine-price reference; confirm exact unit, configuration, condition, dimensions and availability.
$34,000 USD
CAT 330D2
Public machine-price reference; confirm exact unit, configuration, condition, dimensions and availability.
$30,000 USD
CAT 349E
Public machine-price reference; confirm exact unit, configuration, condition, dimensions and availability.
$63,000 USD
CAT 349
Public machine-price reference; confirm exact unit, configuration, condition, dimensions and availability.
$80,000 USDHow manufacturer sources are used
The Caterpillar non-current record establishes the CAT 340D2 L and Cat C9 ACERT identity. The 2022 current CAT 340 release provides a separate 37,500 kg and 259 kW reference and modern-technology context. The page deliberately keeps them separate and requires unit-specific evidence.
- Caterpillar non-current CAT 340D2 L product record
- Caterpillar 2022 current CAT 340 production release
CAT 340D2 procurement FAQ
Can I buy a used CAT 340D2 from YUANJIAN?
Yes. YUANJIAN can reconfirm the listed machine or source another, coordinate inspection and export preparation, and quote FOB or CIF. Exact unit and availability are confirmed before payment.
Is CAT 340D2 the same as the current CAT 340?
No. They are different generations with different engines, systems and configurations.
Does the public price include dismantling and freight?
No. It is a machine-price reference. The export quotation must define removal, packing, loading, freight, insurance and exclusions.
Can YUANJIAN arrange paid inspection?
Yes, subject to an agreed scope, machine location and access. Free pre-purchase information consultation is also available.
Which shipping method is best?
It depends on measured dimensions, carrier acceptance, port capability, route and reassembly resources. Compare complete landed scope.
Can the displayed hours prove component life?
No. Hours can be altered and do not replace hot testing, wear measurement, diagnostics and service evidence.
What should be fixed before deposit?
Exact machine, attachments, known defects, inspection scope, removal list, Incoterm, freight rule, payment milestones and no-substitution clause.
Continue the heavy-machine procurement plan
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