How we publish
Editorial and verification standard.
A transparent boundary between general buyer guidance, cited external sources and facts that must be verified for one specific excavator.
Purpose and commercial context
Plinton Machinery operates this used-equipment website; “China Excavator Hub” is a descriptive site name. Our buyer guides support commercial buyers; they are not independent inspection reports, legal advice, customs rulings or carrier quotations. This commercial relationship is stated so readers can judge the content in context.
Source hierarchy
- Regulators and international bodies for emissions, transport and safety requirements.
- Original equipment manufacturers for published machine specifications and maintenance guidance.
- Individual stock evidence for the facts of a machine being offered, including its photos, documents, meter, serial details and inspection evidence.
Where a buyer guide relies on an external rule or specification, the relevant section links to the source and the full reference appears at the end of the article.
Machine-specific claims
- Price and availability require a current quotation.
- Inspection findings apply only to the identified machine and agreed scope.
- Freight depends on measured dimensions and weight, loading method, destination, timing and a carrier quotation.
- Import acceptance is decided by the destination authority.
We do not fill gaps with assumptions. A model name does not prove a production year, original lifetime hours, inventory-unit weight, engine configuration, condition, location, availability or import eligibility. Reference values and meter photos remain limited to what their labels state, and machine-specific facts must be reconfirmed before payment.
Writing and update process
Each guide begins with a direct answer, then explains decision factors, evidence to request, practical next steps, frequently asked questions and sources. The update date changes only when the article or its evidence changes materially.
Corrections
If a cited source, factual statement or link needs correction, email us with the page URL and the specific issue. We will check the source and update the page when a correction is warranted.