Used Construction Machinery Inspection in Shanghai

Independent basic inspections of used construction machines are available in the Shanghai area, including a visual and functional check of the equipment before purchase.

What does a MEVAS check include?

• Construction machinery (excavators, loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, rollers, road graders, pavers, milling machines, etc.)
• Mining equipment and machinery
• Concrete production technology (concrete mixers, concrete pumps, pavers)
• Recycling technology (compactors, material handling machines, shredders, screening plants)
• Transport technology (trucks, tractors, trailers, vehicles with spraying devices, etc.)
• Cranes and lifting technology (mobile cranes, harbour cranes, forklifts of all sizes, telescopic loaders)

Inspection Fees for Shanghai Area

• One machine in Shanghai area: 880 Euro (approx. 1,000 US$) per inspection.
• Each additional machine at the same location: 350 Euro (approx. 400 US$) per inspection.

Loading / Container Survey in Shanghai Port

On request, an additional loading or container survey can be performed in the port of Shanghai to document the machine and loading condition before shipment.

• Shipping or container loading survey in Shanghai: 800 Euro (approx. 900 US$) for a one-day service.

Scope of Inspection in Shanghai

• Visual inspection of the machine with a functional test using the seller’s driver.
• Photos and videos of the machine, including recording serial numbers and engine data.
• Check of general condition and wear, search for leaks and cracks on chassis and structure.
• Assessment of attachments and tires, as well as a basic assessment of seller reliability.

Why Inspections in Shanghai area are important

• Shanghai has many used excavators, wheel loaders, rollers, motor graders and other road construction machines on offer.
• Machines are often repainted and relabelled, which can hide the true country of origin and make parts supply difficult later.
• To avoid unpleasant surprises and financial loss, no down payment should be made before the condition and origin of the machine are verified.
• A second inspection at the port before shipment is strongly recommended to ensure that the machine loaded is the one that was inspected.

Who is Mevas and what is the service they offer?

Mevas is a used machinery inspection service from Germany. A global network of machinery inspectors is available for independent inspections of used excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and cranes. It is a professional service founded in 2006. Mevas has a great reputation for unbiased technical inspection. The service includes technical inspections for concrete pumps, used mining machinery and loading survey in the port. The company provides also PSI (pre-shipment-inspections)