{"id":24105,"date":"2019-01-04T10:11:56","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T00:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=24105"},"modified":"2022-08-25T15:41:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T05:41:43","slug":"9-tips-buying-used-motor-grader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/9-tips-buying-used-motor-grader\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for Buying A Used Motor Grader"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to buy a used motor grader? There are a few things to keep in mind before you sign any dotted line. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve come up with 9 tips to help make buying the right <\/span>used motor grader<\/span><\/a> as easy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Know the scale of your operation<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Choose the right motor grader brand<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Check the engine power<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Inspect the frame<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Inspect the circle<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Check the mouldboard<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Inspect the articulation point<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Check the hydraulics<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Factor in maintenance costs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Check out <\/span>motor graders fo<\/span>r sale here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    1. Know The Scale Of Your Operation<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Before making any enquiries, you need to know the exact requirements. Graders don\u2019t come cheap. Generally, a used motor grader will cost between $20,000 and $400,000 depending on its age, hours, etc. So you want to be sure your investment is the right one. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Various graders can be used for similar yet different grading tasks. Some graders are more suited to making smoother surfaces, while others are better for fine grade, preparing top layers for road building, and other jobs. Just ask yourself, is this grader for construction, forestry or mining applications?<\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. Choose The Right Motor Grader Brand<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Once you have an idea on operation, it\u2019s a good idea to compare some brands. As with any product or machine, different brands have different pros and cons. Depending on your operation, choosing the right grader manufacturer could prove crucial. Some obvious OEMs include:<\/span><\/p>\n