Crawler undercarriage wear
Measure chain pitch, track shoe wear and sprocket condition on both sides. Use the model’s service limits to estimate replacement costs.
Buying guide
Used excavator inspection
Ask for a cold start, an operating video and dated service records. Match the plate and machine number to the paperwork.
Excavator hydraulic inspection
Have a technician check leaks, cycle times and pressure at operating temperature. Compare readings with the service manual for that machine.
Verifying excavator operating hours
Photograph the hour meter and compare it with controller records when available, service invoices and visible wear on controls and pedals.
Excavator refurbishment scope
Ask for an itemized work order, part numbers and before-and-after evidence. Separate cosmetic work from documented component replacement.
Excavator shipping quote
Send the carrier the machine’s actual shipping dimensions, weight, attachments and destination. Ask which handling charges are included.
Excavator bucket compatibility
Measure pin diameter, pin centers and linkage width. Confirm coupler compatibility and the machine’s capacity for the attachment and material.
Excavator identification plate
Record the complete model suffix and serial number. Use the serial range when checking parts and specifications for a used machine.