What I Check When Buying a Used Excavator: Will this old Log Mover Pass Inspection?
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Publicado 2024-07-29
Join me as I walk you through the inspection, highlighting multiple issues I found and sharing valuable tips on what to look for when considering buying a used excavator.
🔍 Key points covered:
Overall condition and wear
Hydraulic system checks
Engine performance
Structural integrity
Log grapple functionality
Common issues in port-used excavators.
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Todos los comentarios (21)
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The regret of a lost auction is always easier to stomach than winning a money pit.
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Can’t see myself ever buying an excavator. But happy to have helpful assessment tips. Thanks Marty.
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I love how the guy selling it says it's been serviced every 250 hours and then immediately says he doesn't know the hours
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How many people buy a major headache because they cannot equate the real value and wished they had "walked" after the fact. Marty is the epitome of value to "me" thinking regardless of desire!!!!
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I have no doubt Marty the machine that meets your specifications will materialize. Your patience and attention to detail will reward you with a better machine than the last two you examined.
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No doubt about old diesel engines Marty, they can sit idle for years, as long as you keep the weather out, they'll usually fire up right away with a good battery. Good to see you are a "thrifty" chap and don't toss your cash around.
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Imagine the wasp nests you could piss off with that grapple & enclosed cab.
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Hi Marty. I’m always impressed when you say you’ve been looking for a certain machine for a few years. You definitely play the long game and play it very well. As someone who has made a few impulse purchases in the past I’m taking careful note 😊
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Wants…needs a Grapple = buy and Excavator that has a grapple Love the way Marty thinks
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I've always been successful at finding the perfect "thing" by being patient. Sometimes waiting a couple years. Understandable some things cannot wait but when something I've been watching hits the right price mark or is a steal, I know it is the right time.
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Thanks for the visit to the pre-auction look around!!!
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What Marty, you're looking at a machine that's not mired in a swamp? Starts right up. Moving up in the world aren't we?
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My 13 year old son absolutely loves your videos, you are doing the stuff of his dreams. We have some old machinery here that would be fit for your videos haha including a Hitachi UH033 that has a motorboke fuel tank. Hes also stoked because we are in NZ too. Thanks!
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I watch a site on You Tube called C & C Equipment in Indiana USA all the time. They repair BIG equipment like Bull dozers & Excavators, used Military equipment etc. When I saw the 9000 price for that old piece, I thought it was too high. The real cost of fixing that stuff (if you can still get parts) is outrageous. I think you are lucky to not own either of those, especially if they have been near water their entire lives.
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You’re killing it Marty!!! You should be really proud of this channel- been watching for years! Thanks for the videos man!
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Even though I don't know anything about the machines your present in your uploads, you're the only channel I have used the notification bell for. Always a pleasure. Thanks again.
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Marty wears many caps, but forestry was not one I was expecting (until the previous episode) I reckon he still has a couple of years before he need a machine with a log grapple to start pulling his trees. Pity about the access to the last one, but wise to step away when you consider the limited access.
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That was an awesome video, on what to look for in a used machine. And never go by what it says on the website, but visit it yourself, test it before buying it. I can't believe they went so high on the bid. But I am sure you will find one maybe in the woods 🤔 I can't wait to see what adventures you get into next. 😊
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Always a good morning here on the west coast of CA, drinking my coffee and watching Marty look of a new machine. There is one waiting just down the track and we can't wait until you find it!
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I like your ATTITUDE , IF you cannot establish that it's WORTH it's money do not bother risking it. Thanks for the ins & outs of the inspections.
