Client: A fast-growing infrastructure contractor from East Africa
Location: PT Machinery Shanghai Stockyard → Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania
Industry: Road Construction & Port Development
Equipment Delivered:
- 1 × Used Komatsu PC240LC-8 Excavator (2019 model, low hours, Grade A condition)
The Challenge
With major road and port expansion projects awarded in Tanzania, this client required a robust 24-ton excavator capable of handling heavy-duty earthmoving in coastal heat and dust. New machine lead times exceeded 8 months, and local used options lacked verified history.
“We needed a machine we could trust from day one — fully inspected, low hours, and ready to ship within weeks.” — Project Director (on-site in Shanghai)
The PTC Solution
The client traveled thousands of kilometers to personally inspect PTC’s 3,000+ unit inventory in Shanghai. Within hours of arrival, our team presented multiple Komatsu PC240LC-8 units from Japan-origin stock.
Chosen Unit Highlights:
- Year: 2019
- Operating Hours: Under 3,000
- Origin: Single-owner fleet in Japan
- Condition: Grade A – original paint, no structural repairs
Pre-Shipment Process:
- Full 100+ point inspection by Komatsu-certified technicians
- Engine compression, hydraulic pressure, and undercarriage measurement
- Complete service: new filters, fluids, pins & bushings greased
- Cabin A/C tested, seat & controls refurbished
- Export documentation: third-party inspection report, COO, Bill of Lading
On-Site Inspection & Handover (Photo: PTC Shanghai Yard, November 2025)
Left to right:
- Client Project Director (East Africa)
- PTC Export Sales Manager
The client personally operated the machine during a live demo on PTC’s test ground, confirming smooth hydraulics, responsive controls, and powerful digging force.
Results
| Metric | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Delivery Timeline | 16 days from selection to vessel departure |
| Customs Clearance | First-time pass at Dar es Salaam |
| First 60-Day Uptime | 100% |
| Site Feedback | “Exceeded expectations — running 14-hour shifts in 35°C with zero issues” |
“Coming all the way to China was worth every kilometer. PTC gave us transparency, quality, and speed.” — Operations Lead
Why PTC?
- 20+ years exporting used heavy equipment worldwide
- 3,000+ units in stock — Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo, SANY & more
- Hands-on inspection welcome at our Shanghai yard
- End-to-end reliability: testing, refurbishment, logistics, after-sales support
Ready to see the difference in person? Contact PTC Machinery Co., Ltd. today:
📧 business@usedmachinerypro.com
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📞 Whatsapp/Mob: +86 139 1714 5024
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