What to look for when buying a used excavator

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Things to look for when buying a used excavator:

1.   Check the name plate data at the internet, website of the manufacturer

2.   Check for play of the boom and the bucket

3.   Check for crack of the boom and arm;

4.   Check for leaks of the engine oil and hydraulic oil.

5.   Check for play of the track

6.   See if the track plates are thin or thick, or the sag of the track.  If the plates are thin, and

      sag is more than 7 inches for mini, (14 inches for the full size) the excavator is quite old.

7.   Check for undercarriage for bumps and damages     

8.   See if the hydraulic can hold up the excavator at idle (not for PC 40) 

9.  Most of the excavators at Subic or Lubao are + 4,000 hours.    If its 1,500 as shown, it is at least

     5,500 hours.  Beware

10.  Check for boom and stick fractures

11.  Check for pump leaks, check output pressure

    

 

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