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ae101 04-13-2016 10:06 PM
question: buying a used Excavator
 
i know this is super far fetch, but i was wondering what should i looking out for/checking when im looking at used Excavator

will be taking a look at one tomorrow

thanks

E-40six 04-13-2016 10:38 PM
What size? how many hours?

Check all the pins for slop, check the under carriage and see how warn out it is, check the motor for leaks and hydraulic leaks. Run the machine on high idle and see if the hydraulics struggle.

ae101 04-14-2016 02:22 AM
^
thanks

the size should be a small/mid size komatsu machine

cdizzle_996 04-14-2016 04:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by E-40six (Post 8747110)
What size? how many hours?

Check all the pins for slop, check the under carriage and see how warn out it is, check the motor for leaks and hydraulic leaks. Run the machine on high idle and see if the hydraulics struggle.
This exactly, however it could be a really expensive investment and parts aren't cheap. I'd highly recommend having a HD mechanic give it a once over for piece of mind..

sdubfid 04-14-2016 05:40 AM
Check if it's stolen too

E-40six 04-14-2016 05:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ae101 (Post 8747128)
^
thanks

the size should be a small/mid size komatsu machine
i'm guessing a 3.5-5 tonne machine?

Hondaracer 04-14-2016 06:27 AM
Also condition of the tracks, pins and wheels which hold/adjust the track. If it's a rubber track look for tears and rips that could worsen over time.

If it has a thumb on the bucket, make sure those hydraulics are strong because they are stupid $$$ to replace


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