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Aug 29, 2026
Import Duty and HS Codes for Construction Machinery: How to Estimate Landed Cost
The price tag is only the start. Import duty, VAT and port charges decide what the machine actually costs you. Here is how HS codes work and how to estimate the landed cost before you order.
Aug 29, 2026
CE, EPA and Export Certification: What You Need by Destination
CE for Europe, EPA for the US, SONCAP for Nigeria, SABER for Saudi Arabia — which certificates you need depends entirely on the destination. A plain map of the main schemes.
Aug 29, 2026
After-Sales and Spare Parts: What Happens After Your Machine Arrives
The deal does not end when the machine lands. Spare parts, technical support and warranty claims decide whether the machine keeps earning. Here is what good after-sales support looks like.
Aug 29, 2026
RoRo vs Container vs Breakbulk: How Construction Machinery Ships Overseas
Machines ship by roll-on roll-off, flat-rack container or breakbulk — and the method changes your cost, your packing and your risk. How to choose the right one.
Aug 29, 2026
The Total Cost of Buying Machinery from China: Beyond the Price Tag
Freight, duty, inspection, packing, spare parts and downtime — the real cost of a machine is everything after the price tag. A complete list so nothing surprises you.
Sep 2, 2026
How to Choose the Right Excavator Tonnage: A Buyer's Guide from Micro to Mining
A 5-tonne mini excavator and a 50-tonne mining machine are different tools for different jobs. How to match tonnage to your project type, site size, transport limits, and budget — with a tonnage-application-bucket capacity reference table and brand recommendations for each class.
Sep 2, 2026
Wheel Loader Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
Bucket capacity, engine power, transmission type, tire condition, and articulation joint play — the checks that separate a loader with years left from one about to cost you. A practical buying guide covering size classes, powertrain options, critical inspection points, and brand recommendations.
Sep 2, 2026
Truck Crane vs Crawler Crane vs Mobile Crane: Choosing the Right Crane for Your Job
Truck, crawler, all-terrain, and rough-terrain cranes each suit a different job. How the carrier, capacity, mobility, and transport requirements trade off — with a side-by-side comparison table, brand recommendations, and guidance on rental vs. purchase for used construction cranes from China.
Sep 2, 2026
Forklift Buying Guide: Electric vs Diesel, Capacity, Mast Height and What to Inspect
Electric or diesel, 1.5-tonne or 5-tonne, two-stage or four-stage mast — every choice changes where a forklift can work and what it costs to run. This deep guide covers fuel types, capacity selection, mast heights, attachments, inspection points and the brands that hold up on the used market.