Mini Excavator Sale: What to Check Before You Pay
Qisheng Machinery · Updated October 16, 2026
Quick Answer
Review a mini excavator sale against the agreed configuration, seller identity, inspection evidence and delivery scope before paying. Keep the quotation, order and payment records tied to the same machine or agreed build specification.
Qisheng Machinery's standard terms are T/T bank transfer: 30% deposit and the remaining 70% before shipment. Confirm the amount, currency and contract scope on the written order rather than treating a percentage alone as the complete payment instruction.
Establish What You Are Buying
Record the model, engine version, operator station, options and tools. For a new mini excavator built to order, distinguish the agreed specification from photographs of another available machine. Ask how the supplied unit will be identified in the pre-dispatch records.
| Before payment | Record to retain | Question it resolves |
|---|---|---|
| Seller and order | Company details, quotation reference and written acceptance | Who is supplying which order? |
| Configuration | Model, engine, options and attachment schedule | What exactly has been agreed? |
| Inspection | Actual-unit identification and appropriate condition/function evidence | Does the supplied machine match the order? |
| Delivery | Named destination, shipping scope and responsibilities | Where will the order be delivered and what remains to arrange? |
| Service | Applicable manuals, written warranty and parts arrangements | What support is actually included? |
| Payment | Currency, amount, beneficiary and payment stage | Does the instruction match the agreed transaction? |
Keep records of approved changes. If an attachment or engine is substituted, agree the revised specification and price before the final balance is due. A message saying “same as photo” is difficult to reconcile when several versions have been discussed.
Understand the Deposit and Balance
For an explicitly hypothetical contract amount of USD 10,000, 30% is USD 3,000 and 70% is USD 7,000. Those numbers illustrate the payment split; they are not a current machine quotation.
Establish whether the payment base covers the machine only or an agreed delivered package, and how later changes are handled. Check bank charges and the amount required to settle the order in the applicable documents. Do not assume a transfer can be reversed if the commercial terms were misunderstood.
Qisheng reports approximately seven days after receipt of the deposit to complete production and testing, subject to the order and configuration. This is not a seven-day delivery promise. Freight booking, transit, clearance and inland delivery are separate stages.
The financing and payment guide explains why a deposit schedule is different from finance or lease payments.
Review Inspection Evidence Before Shipment
Request a walkaround and an appropriate function demonstration tied to the actual unit or order. Verify the engine and configuration against the documents, and identify which ordered attachments are fitted, tested or packed separately.
Use the nine-point inspection guide to organize the agreed checks, and obtain applicable machine and attachment instructions. A general video is not evidence of a particular lifting capacity, emissions status or every tool's compatibility.
Record discrepancies and their resolution before accepting dispatch readiness. If further technical inspection is required, agree who performs it, its scope and when the results will be available. Do not use an unverified performance claim as the inspection acceptance criterion.
Match Delivery and Documents to the Same Order
The commercial invoice, packing record and relevant transport documents should identify the agreed goods and delivery arrangement. Obtain the actual packing dimensions and masses when the carrier needs them; model-class labels do not replace shipping data.
For a U.S. dealer DDP offer, confirm the named destination and what is included in delivery. Qisheng is responsible for applicable import duties under the agreed DDP arrangement. Unloading, appointments and site access still need explicit coordination.
For Europe, start with the convenient destination port unless a different service is requested. Confirm destination charges, clearance, taxes and inland transport rather than assuming every cost is covered by a sea-freight promotion.
Verify Any Changed Payment Instruction
Compare the beneficiary and invoice reference with the agreed seller details. If bank details or payment directions change, verify the change through a previously established company contact before transferring funds. Keep the confirmation with the order record.
This is a transaction check, not a promise of bank protection or a substitute for the actual contract. Use your bank's process for the transfer and any concerns about a payment request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Qisheng's standard payment terms?
T/T with 30% deposit and 70% paid before shipment, as confirmed on the written order.
Does the balance mean the machine is at my address?
No. Under the stated terms the balance is due before shipment. Delivery timing depends on the agreed logistics and destination.
Should I accept a catalogue photo as the final inspection?
No. Use actual-unit or order-specific evidence for the agreed inspection scope, with discrepancies resolved before dispatch.
Related Buying Information
Review mini excavator models and the attachment order guide when defining the order.
Request the Written Sale Record
Contact Qisheng Machinery with the model, required tools and destination for a quotation that identifies the configuration, payment stages, inspection scope and delivery responsibility.