Specification match
Every line of the order document verified against the physical unit.
IncludedPart of our sourcing fee on every order, any size
You receivePhoto set, weight ticket and a written variance note
TimingBefore the balance is due, never after loading
How it runs
6 steps, in this order
The order matters as much as the checks. An inspection done after loading is a record, not a safeguard.
We book the inspection when the unit is finished
Not while it is still in the paint booth. An inspection run too early is a photograph of intent rather than a record of what will ship.
We check the specification line by line
Dimensions, axle and brake brand and rating, steel grade and plate thickness, suspension type, tyre size and count, fittings, spares and paint system — against the order document, not against the supplier's description.
We record the physical condition
Weld quality on the main beam and cross-members, frame straightness, corrosion, and on used equipment the engine hours, chassis number, brake and tyre wear and any accident repair.
We weigh the unit
Tare weight on a certified weighbridge, photographed with the ticket. A unit lighter than specification means thinner steel, and this is the check that finds it.
We verify quantity and loading
Unit count against the order, then the securing itself — lashing points, chains and blocking photographed before the vessel accepts the cargo.
We send you the report before the balance is due
Photo set, weight ticket and a written note of anything that differs from the order. If something is wrong you hear it from us, not from your driver at the port.
What we cover
6 areas on every inspection
More is added per model — crane mounts on a sidelifter, compartment testing on a tanker, hydraulics on used plant.
Weld and frame quality
Main beam, cross-members, hinge and crane mounts where applicable.
Axles, brakes, tyres
Brand, rating, matched sets and remaining tread on used units.
Tare weight
Certified weighbridge ticket, photographed with the unit visible.
Paint and corrosion protection
Preparation and coat thickness, heavier system for coastal destinations.
Loading and securing
Lashing, chains and blocking photographed before the vessel accepts it.
Limits
What this service is not
Stating the limits is part of the service. A report that claims more than it covers is worse than no report.
- We are not a third-party certification body. Where you need SGS, BV or CIQ certification we arrange it and pass through the cost — our own report is not a substitute for it.
- We do not test to destruction, load-test to rated capacity, or issue engineering approvals. Those belong to the factory and its certifier.
- For used equipment we report what is visible and measurable. We do not open engines or gearboxes unless you ask and pay for it.
Related services
What happens either side of this
China product sourcing
We find the right supplier for your specification and coordinate the purchase.
Factory and product selection
We compare manufacturers on specification, build quality and delivery time.
New and used equipment
Both new production and inspected used units, depending on your budget.
FAQ
Inspection questions
No. Pre-shipment inspection is part of what our sourcing fee covers, on every order regardless of size. Third-party certification is extra and quoted at cost.
Yes, and buyers regularly do. Tell us your dates and we will schedule the inspection around your visit and arrange the yard access.
The supplier corrects it and we re-inspect, or we source elsewhere. You do not pay the balance on a unit that does not match the order.
Yes. Photo set and weight ticket reach you before the balance is due. That sequence is the point of the service.