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Model Guides

Each guide covers a machine from the inside — generation history, variant differences, emissions systems, and what to check before you view. Written for buyers, not manufacturers.

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What each guide contains

How to use model guides

01
Generation timeline

Each guide maps which generation was built when, what changed between them, and why it matters for a used purchase.

02
Emissions system notes

DPF, EGR, Tier 3 / Tier 4 Interim / Stage V — what each generation has, what to verify, and what to avoid.

03
Variant differences

FL vs F, GC vs standard, wheeled vs crawler — variant distinctions that affect asking price and suitability.

04
Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Machine-specific checks prioritised by known failure points — what to look at before you travel to view.

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D-series through Next Gen — generation history, emissions systems, the GC variant warning, and a full pre-purchase inspection checklist.

320D · 320E · 320F / FL · Next Gen (320-07) · 320 GC
Related reports

Published asking-price reports

Report #0May 13, 2026
EXCAVATOR
CAT 320FL — Netherlands
Price position
Fair
Verdict
Pursue with inspection
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About these guides

Model guides are written independently — not commissioned by manufacturers, dealers, or importers. The goal is buyer context: what to look for, what to avoid, and how different generations and variants compare in the used market.

Guides are cross-referenced with active asking-price data where reports exist. Inspection checklists reflect known failure points for each model family, not generic advice.

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