{"id":2125,"date":"2019-12-05T13:28:20","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T13:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2024-09-16T12:05:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T12:05:07","slug":"how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Inspect Used Construction Equipment Components"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying <a href=\"http:\/\/micoequipment.com\/\">used construction equipment<\/a> might turn out to be a better decision than what you originally think of it. To maneuver your way around the financial obstacles, sometimes you need to play smart. Utilizing used construction machinery to get the job done isn\u2019t going to hurt your productivity or the way you work. All of this is going to happen if you know what you are buying. A good equipment comes with the confidence that it will be more on the construction site and not in the repair shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One can never be a 100% confident on any used heavy construction equipment but these tips are here to help you out while you are purchasing or inspecting used construction equipment components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2-1.gif\" alt=\"Heavy Equipment For Sale\" class=\"wp-image-2156\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #848484;color:#848484\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #848484;color:#848484\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Knowing_the_owner\" >Knowing the owner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Checking_the_Transmission\" >Checking the Transmission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Tires_inspection\" >Tires inspection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Checking_the_Undercarriage\" >Checking the Undercarriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Sprocket\" >Sprocket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Pins_and_bushes\" >Pins and bushes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Axlesdifferentials\" >Axles\/differentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-used-construction-equipment-components\/#Drop_Box\" >Drop Box<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowing_the_owner\"><\/span>Knowing the owner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not unusual for prospective buyers to inquire about the previous owner of the construction equipment up for sale. People also ask about the condition, use, and working conditions of the machinery. Having prior knowledge of the whereabouts of the equipment makes it easier to inspect. Therefore, you should never hesitate to ask the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not unusual for prospective buyers to inquire about the previous owner of the construction equipment up for sale. People also ask about the condition, use, and working conditions of the machinery. Having prior knowledge of the whereabouts of the equipment makes it easier to inspect. Therefore, you should never hesitate to ask the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-1.gif\" alt=\"Construction Equipment For Sale,\" class=\"wp-image-2157\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are inspecting a heavy construction equipment and you know that it has been used in scrapping, waste and logging, you\u2019d be able to determine the reason for its beat- up condition. Knowing this, you\u2019d focus more on inspecting the tires and transmission. A ram shackled undercarriage of an excavator might lead you to its working conditions in a sand and dirt environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your initial questions should always revolve around how and where the machine had been used. This would help you steer your inspection in a targeted direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_the_Transmission\"><\/span>Checking the Transmission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One needs to know that, on an average, a transmission will go on for 8000 hours before reflecting the need for repair. You can\u2019t forego the basics though. You need to keep an eye out for leaks and the operating manner. For this, you\u2019ll need to drive the construction equipment to feel if there is any abnormality during gear shifting. The inability of the transmission to shift out points in multiple directions \u2013 might be a disengaged differential lock, a bad sensor, or the computer needs calibration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-1.gif\" alt=\"Used Equipment For Sale,\" class=\"wp-image-2159\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tires_inspection\"><\/span>Tires inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Same as the working conditions can affect the body, the tires also take the toll of where the equipment has been. You need to check for uneven tread depth, sidewall cuts and treads along with mismatched tread patterns. You can also demand for service records where the things are penned down. Even if you are not an expert you won\u2019t miss the obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6.gif\" alt=\"Used Heavy Equipment,\" class=\"wp-image-2160\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_the_Undercarriage\"><\/span>Checking the Undercarriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that should be clear by now is that the way of usage for a particular equipment sets the tone for the condition of the equipment. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/category\/track-excavators-for-sale\">excavator\u2019s <\/a>undercarriage will definitely tell you the tales of the way it has been used. Let us explain to you by example. An excavator that has been utilized more on the slopes will have increased evident wear on one side than the other. You also need to lookout for corrosion as it leads to brittle metal. Other areas of application such as highways and pipeline projects will also contribute to a dilapidated undercarriage due to more travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7.gif\" alt=\"Heavy Construction Equipment,\" class=\"wp-image-2161\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sprocket\"><\/span>Sprocket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, here\u2019s a tip for you. If possible, get your hands on the conversion charts and measure out the undercarriage for the worn out percentage. Sprocket can act as a tattletale when it comes to checking out the wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thin teeth are representative of greater wear. However, when it looks like that these can used for shaving, you should know these are completely worn out. One thing leads to another and in this case worn out teeth might mean a link assembly that needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pins_and_bushes\"><\/span>Pins and bushes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to stay vigilant when it comes to pins and bushes. Measure them to make that these haven\u2019t stretched out. Inspect for internal wear as well as the external wear. External cracking and waving should not be left out. Counting the links for a missing link will help you know if any effort was made to tighten the undercarriage. An over tightened under carriage spells trouble in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Axlesdifferentials\"><\/span>Axles\/differentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One can\u2019t miss out the axles\/differentials while inspecting the construction equipment. These will last a good 10000 to 12000 hours before giving up. Holes, leakage, and external cracking are known to have the biggest impact. On planetaries in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/category\/articulated-trucks\">articulated trucks<\/a>, there is a mark that points towards an optimum level. Overfilling might indicate an accidental filling or a failing seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drop_Box\"><\/span>Drop Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>7000 to 8000 hours out of a drop box is an expected lifetime. One should also check for grinding and other leaks, if any present. A popping or grinding is a gear\u2019s way of telling you that it\u2019s time to go. You might end up spending a good $40,000 or $50000 on a new drop box so make sure to thoroughly inspect the drop box. You should check these things every time you are looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.micoequipment.com\/used-construction-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heavy equipment for sale (opens in a new tab)\">heavy equipment for sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should now know that the life and condition of a used construction equipment depends on the way the machine was used. Therefore you should request for complete repair and service records and history. This will give you a complete idea of whether the machine is ideal for your use or not. These are only few of the things.&nbsp; If you want to go for complete inspection you can always count on us. In addition to this, if you still have any questions. Please let us know, we\u2019ll be more than happy to help you out. Till then, happy reading!  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying used construction equipment might turn out to be a better decision than what you originally think of it. To maneuver your way around the financial obstacles, sometimes you need to play smart. 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