Heavy Equipment
Hydraulic Excavator (mid-size) Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A guided, do-it-yourself pre-purchase inspection checklist for used tracked hydraulic excavators above mini size, from Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, Kobelco, Develon and other makers. No mechanic needed: each check tells you what to look for and what counts as a fail, from ownership and hours to the boom and stick, swing system, hydraulics, engine, undercarriage and cab safety. For machines under about 10 metric tons, use our Mini Excavator checklist.
$39.00
Backhoe Loader Pre-Purchase Inspection
A guided, do-it-yourself pre-purchase inspection checklist for used backhoe loaders from Caterpillar, John Deere, CASE, JCB, Komatsu, New Holland and other makers, 2WD or 4WD, with or without an extendable dipper. No mechanic needed: each check tells you what to look for and what counts as a fail, from ownership and hours to the frame, kingpost, pins, hydraulics, transmission, brakes, steering and tires, plus a guided operating and driving test.
$39.00
How it works
- Choose a checklistPick the one that matches what you are buying, and pay by card. No account to set up first.
- Add what you are inspectingEnter the item, the asking price and where it is. Add as many as you are considering.
- Inspect it, or send itWork through the checklist on your phone, or send it to a mechanic, supervisor, colleague, or employee to do for you.
- Read the report and compareSee the problems first, with photos. Put your options side by side and decide.