{"id":27235,"date":"2020-03-05T11:27:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T01:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=27235"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:38","slug":"tips-for-buying-a-used-excavator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/tips-for-buying-a-used-excavator\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Buying a Used Excavator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buying a <\/span>used excavator<\/span><\/a> is a great way to get a quality machine without spending a huge amount of money. Excavators will generally have a long lifespan, with many machines often lastings 10+ with proper care and maintenance. But, as with buying almost anything that\u2019s been pre-owned, there are a few things you will want to look out for. So we\u2019ve compiled our list of the top 8 tips for buying a used excavator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Research<\/span><\/h2>\n

It may seem obvious, but the first thing you\u2019ll need to do is research. You can\u2019t know you\u2019re buying the right excavator unless you\u2019ve done the research beforehand. Maximum operating weight, dig depth, boom length, you\u2019ll want to know what you need to get your job done so you can look for the right machine straight off the bat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve found a used excavator you like, you\u2019ll need to research it to make sure it can actually do the job. Aside from that, you\u2019ll also want to look for information on available service packages, any known issues with the model or brand, and just the overall performance of the excavator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Check history<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019ve decided on an excavator, it\u2019s time to get a bit more serious. Our next tip is to check the service history of the machine. A used excavator that has been well-maintained and regularly serviced should have a clearly documented service history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the excavator you\u2019re interested in doesn\u2019t have service history readily available, it may indicate it hasn\u2019t been serviced properly and could have underlying issues. Of course, it\u2019s important to not immediately write off a machine just because it doesn\u2019t have the documentation. It may have been lost, or simply not documented properly. We always recommend you do a full inspection of the machine yourself before deciding. Which brings us to our next tip.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Inspect machine<\/span><\/h2>\n

Always, and we mean always, inspect the machine before making a decision. Excavators are a huge investment for almost any company, so making sure you get your money\u2019s worth is important. There are several important parts of an excavator that should always be inspected before purchasing, including the:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n