Used vs. Brand-New · Morocco

Used SH220 Excavator in Morocco? Try New | SHANBO

A brand-new factory-direct SHANBO SH220 at a used-equipment budget — full 2-year warranty, no deferred maintenance.

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Used vs. Brand-New

Why a New SH220 Beats a Used SH220 in Morocco

SITUATION

Buyers in Morocco shopping for a used SH220-class bulldozer are usually working to a fixed capital budget. Buyers in this market typically face import duties, dealer margins, and long parts lead times on Western brands. The secondhand market offers 8-15 year old machines from Europe, Japan, or the Gulf, typically at 40-60% of new Western list price. The most common reason a contractor stays in the used market is a perception that new is unaffordable — but that perception is based on dealer-priced Western brands, not on factory-direct pricing.

COMPLICATION

A used dozer carries no manufacturer warranty, no verifiable service history, and no guarantee that the undercarriage — the single most expensive wear item — has not already consumed 80% of its life. Undercarriage replacement, final-drive rebuilds, and hydraulic overhauls routinely add 25-40% of the purchase price within the first two years, and every day of downtime is unbilled. A new factory-direct machine from Shandong cuts the dealer chain entirely, with 20-25 day CIF shipping and a 12-month warranty.

QUESTION

Is there a way to spend a secondhand budget and still get a brand-new machine with a real warranty?

ANSWER

Yes — that is precisely the SHANBO position. A brand-new factory-direct SH220 (160 hp, 22 t) lands in Morocco at a price that overlaps the top of the used-import market, because you are paying the Shandong factory instead of a used-equipment trader plus a refurbisher plus a dealer. You get 0 operating hours, a full 12-month / 2,000-hour warranty, zero deferred maintenance liability, brand-new undercarriage life, and a predictable total cost of ownership over 5 years instead of a repair lottery.

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical data at a glance

Standard factory configuration. Custom configurations and attachments available on request.

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ParameterSH220
Operating weight21,500 kg
Engine power125 kW / 168 hp
Bucket capacity0.93 - 1.20 m³
Max digging depth6,620 mm
Max digging height9,540 mm
Max digging reach9,860 mm
Travel speed3.0 / 5.5 km/h
Ground pressure47 kPa
Engine modelCummins QSB6.7
EmissionTier III

WORKING CONDITIONS & APPLICATIONS

Where the SH220 earns its keep

Every SHANBO Excavator is engineered around the conditions it works in. Below are the four duty profiles most commonly matched to the SH220.

  • Mid-size construction: building foundations, basements, and underground parking structures in cities and townships.
  • Quarry loading and rock handling — paired with on-site dump trucks in granite, limestone, or basalt operations.
  • Road and bridge construction earthworks: abutment excavation, pier footing preparation, and approach ramp grading.
  • Municipal infrastructure — sewer trunk lines, storm-water systems, and water-treatment plant earthworks.

ENGINEERED FOR THE LONG SHIFT

Key features of the SHANBO SH220

What makes the SH220 a competitive factory-direct alternative to Western-brand machines on like-for-like specifications.

  • Cummins QSB6.7 125 kW / 168 hp engine — common in the global service network and easy to support worldwide.
  • 0.93–1.20 m³ heavy-duty bucket range matched to granite and basalt quarry duty.
  • 47 kPa ground pressure balances traction on rocky ground with low disturbance on prepared subgrades.
  • Reinforced boom and arm with cast-steel pivot points for high-cycle demolition and loading work.

FACTORY

Quality control from a verified Shandong production line

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Shandong manufacturing — built on our own production lines

SHANBO operates three dedicated assembly lines in Shandong Province, China. Every bulldozer — from the compact SD16 to the heavy-duty SD32 — goes through a standardized build process with ISO 9001 quality controls at each stage.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility
  • 100% pre-delivery inspection and test-run before shipping
  • 2,000+ machines shipped annually to 60+ countries
  • Lifetime technical support and remote diagnostics

FAQ

Morocco buyers ask: is a new SH220 really competitive with used?

Is a new SHANBO SH220 really competitive with a used SH220 in Morocco? +
In most cases, yes. The factory-direct price for a brand-new SHANBO SH220 (160 hp, 22 t) overlaps the top of the used-import market in Morocco, because you skip the used-equipment trader, the refurbisher, and the dealer. Where the new machine clearly wins is total cost over 5 years: 0 hours on the clock, no undercarriage wear, no deferred maintenance liability, and a 12-month / 2,000-hour warranty that no resale machine can match. Ask us for a side-by-side 5-year TCO sheet.
What do I lose by buying a secondhand SH220? +
Three things you cannot recover on a used machine: (1) a manufacturer-backed warranty — most secondhand units are sold "as-is"; (2) undercarriage life — the most expensive wear item, with 80% of its life potentially consumed already; (3) parts availability — factory support only flows through the original dealer chain, which may have lapsed. A new SHANBO SH220 ships with 12 months / 2,000 hours of manufacturer warranty and ongoing factory-direct parts supply.
What is the production lead time? +
Standard production lead time is 20-25 working days from order confirmation. Sea freight to most destinations takes 25-40 days depending on the port. Total delivery time: approximately 7-10 weeks from deposit payment to arrival at destination port.
What payment terms are accepted? +
Standard terms: 30% deposit by T/T, 70% balance against copy of Bill of Lading (B/L). L/C at sight is accepted for orders exceeding USD 50,000. We also accept Western Union and bank transfers. Local currency options available for select markets.

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