News & Insights
News, case studies and insights from the field.
Aug 29, 2026
How to Verify a Chinese Construction Machinery Supplier Before You Pay: 7 Steps That Actually Work
Beyond the website and the WeChat messages: seven concrete verification steps that separate real exporters from trading-front operations, with a checklist you can run on any supplier in under an hour.
Aug 29, 2026
FOB vs CIF vs EXW for Construction Machinery Export: A Practical Guide for Buyers
When a Chinese exporter quotes EXW, FOB, or CIF, the price, the risk, and the paperwork shift dramatically. This guide explains the three most common Incoterms 2020 options for cross-border machinery deals and which one to choose.
Sep 2, 2026
Remanufactured vs Refurbished vs Rebuilt vs As-Is: What These Terms Actually Mean on Used Machinery
Four labels — remanufactured, refurbished, rebuilt, as-is — can mean a USD 5,000 to USD 50,000 price gap on the same machine. A plain-English breakdown of industry standards, what each covers, warranty differences, and how to write the condition into your contract.
Aug 29, 2026
LCL vs FCL: How to Choose the Right Container Size When Shipping Used Machinery from China
A 20ft container, a 40ft container, a 40ft HC, or a flat rack — the four most common container options for used construction machinery, and the cost-per-machine trade-off that decides which one is right for a given shipment.
Sep 2, 2026
How to Pay for Machinery from China: T/T, Letter of Credit and Trade Assurance Compared
T/T, letter of credit, Trade Assurance, or escrow — which payment method protects you best when buying used construction machinery from China? A detailed breakdown of each method's process, costs, risks, and when to use each one, with a payment timeline and comparison table.
Aug 29, 2026
The 29-Point Inspection: What We Check Before You Pay for Used Machinery
Every machine we ship goes through a 29-checkpoint, 8-category inspection taking about 10.6 hours. Here is exactly what gets checked, what 'Abnormal' means, and how the signed report protects you before you pay.
Aug 29, 2026
Used vs New Construction Machinery: The Real Cost and ROI
A new excavator loses a big share of its value in the first few years; a well-inspected used machine can pay for itself far faster. Here is how to think about total cost of ownership — not just the price tag.
Sep 2, 2026
What Warranty Do You Actually Get on Used and Remanufactured Machinery?
Most used machinery is sold as-is with no warranty. Remanufactured machines may carry 30 to 90 days — but what does that actually cover, and what does it exclude? An honest breakdown of warranty coverage, exclusions, how to confirm terms before buying, and ASURE's warranty policy.
Sep 2, 2026
How to Inspect a Machine Remotely: A Buyer's Live Video-Call Checklist
You cannot always fly to the yard. A live video walkaround is the next best thing — here is the complete checklist to run on the call: cold start, hydraulic leaks, undercarriage wear, operational tests, and how to spot the common tricks sellers use to hide problems. Includes a printable inspection checklist.