BUYING A USED EXCAVATOR || HOW TO BUY AN EXCAVATOR

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  • Опубліковано 13 сер 2022
  • In this video, I am going to share with you some of the general things that you should be checking and looking for when buying a used excavator. It shows how to check for wear and what to look for when making such an important purchase.
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  • @mwnciboo
    @mwnciboo Рік тому +27

    This man needs a following at least 20x bigger than his current following. The quality and information sent is awesome.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +20

      I'd rather 10 like yourself than 100 dimshits that have the attention span of a bluebottles ring piece.
      Appreciate the support 😎👌🏼

    • @billupstateny9151
      @billupstateny9151 Рік тому +8

      Rather liked the Mucker's reply👍👍

    • @jamesthomas9696
      @jamesthomas9696 Рік тому

      100%👍

  • @pauldixon3089
    @pauldixon3089 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant timing from my point of view. Been considering buying a used excavator instead of hiring one all the time as there's enough work to justify owning one.
    I'll be a lot more savvy when looking for a machine now.
    It's true what you say, never be too proud to ask someone else for advice.... no-one knows everything.
    👍👍

  • @seanworkman431
    @seanworkman431 Рік тому +3

    Sound advice on what to look for, all I can add is what are you planing to do with the machine and buy accordingly. If it's a farm and you have a workshop then you can save some coin on the initial purchase, if it is working on site spend a bit more to save on downtime. A small machine can do an awful lot but a big machine will do it faster.

  • @deadtruckressurection8454
    @deadtruckressurection8454 Рік тому +2

    Yes agreed on all those points, and really check those hydraulic hoses on a machine that's a little older, they might look good at a casual glance but be worn thin where the touch the machine. On metal track machines look at the pins too. Excavators are fantastic, and it is amazing how much work you can do with a small machine like that Kubota, not to mention the ease of moving them. Everyone should own one :-)

  • @paulg9483
    @paulg9483 Рік тому +3

    Sound advice from your Lordship, keep up the good work and stay safe 👍

  • @normancrosbie2949
    @normancrosbie2949 Рік тому +2

    An informative vid there Mucker 👌, by the way the RE Plant School at Wainscott in Kent want their joke back ref not slewing more than 13 times in one direction , it was told to me in 1976 on a Hymac 580 - and I believed it ! 😁

  • @johnhowson
    @johnhowson Рік тому +1

    Love the blogs on looking for a digger . Rubber tracks Cracks inside next to the metal inserts i always advise my customers to look at . I've bean on diggers and backhoes for 40 years, Keep up the good work.

  • @turnerscorner9516
    @turnerscorner9516 Рік тому +2

    Very informative 😊

  • @tristanvander-molen6030
    @tristanvander-molen6030 Рік тому +1

    I maintained my old 2004 Jcb the guy had it before me never looked after it I had to get a new hydraulic ram and had to get new seals and pins she was soiled like a rock afterwards always greased it. Had to get new hydraulic hoses, Otherwise they break as you know. Great video muck. Regards from Instagram.

  • @manayconstruction5861
    @manayconstruction5861 Рік тому +1

    2:03 a little aggressive, but that is one way to check the formation level. Another informative video sir👍👍👍👍👍👍.

  • @mattwyatt2375
    @mattwyatt2375 Рік тому

    1.5 ton was the first digger I learnt to use way back in 92 , still use them now again for the odd job , would be nice to have some one with more experience than me to let me know if I'm doing things rite as am not a pro , great vid Kurt took a lot of info from it 👍

  • @trevorpearson1832
    @trevorpearson1832 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video once again. Some great advice there.👍

  • @CornishLandroverman
    @CornishLandroverman Рік тому

    some great advice mucker, just in time too as I am looking at a JBC excavator at the weekend!

  • @elisthomas6671
    @elisthomas6671 Рік тому +1

    Great Video

  • @paultrigger8492
    @paultrigger8492 Рік тому +2

    Great video mate with good advice

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly7999 Рік тому +1

    Great job Kurt and Puppo, some great advice , very informative, well done Sir👌👍😎

  • @dafyddmason4559
    @dafyddmason4559 Рік тому

    👌Video as usual

  • @dougpotter7289
    @dougpotter7289 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff mate. Perfect advise !

  • @marksaunders2500
    @marksaunders2500 Рік тому +1

    Hi from Durham KM & LM 👋👍 great demonstration on the what to look for on machines👌 some very useful information to take on board for potential people buying machines and just👍as a telehandler operator I take it upon myself to wind just qualified operators up about the keep slewing one way then run up and say "" here mate your on your last 2 threads 🤣 "" operator says "" what you mean "" I say "" seriously mate its gonna fall off the slewing ring "" then watch them for 5 mins slowly winding the machine back to the point its never moved from 🤣🤣🙈 thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋

  • @stephenwebster7960
    @stephenwebster7960 Рік тому +2

    Great video and great contents

  • @safirb1
    @safirb1 5 місяців тому +1

    I have been watching many other videos like this one. This is the only which actually addressed the buying a digger most comprehensively. Much appreciated.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @safirb1
      @safirb1 5 місяців тому

      @@LordMuck It would be great if you could also teach all the others how to make proper, matter of fact videos and not faff about.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  5 місяців тому

      Well sometimes they can become too 'factual' and un-interesting. It's a fine line

  • @caffrey9762
    @caffrey9762 Рік тому +1

    That's a great few tips 👌

  • @markhall9048
    @markhall9048 Рік тому +2

    Great post👍 it's a good insight for anyone looking to pick equipment up the same principles apply👍Kubota offer a great package on their equipment really long lasting 👌keep up the great work 🍻 cheers

  • @mistaken_stranger8343
    @mistaken_stranger8343 Рік тому +1

    I've no intention to buy a digger. I just find it interesting to watch and learn

  • @johnbarham7718
    @johnbarham7718 Рік тому

    Another very good video. (I replaced an alternator on my 3 tonne, and the engine almost had to be taken out to get at it.) - I did know it didnt work when I bought it.

  • @mikeduin8311
    @mikeduin8311 Рік тому

    Good pointers on how to find play in various bits of the digger! Really informative video👌
    Keep em coming! Cheers, Mike

  • @marctunney3743
    @marctunney3743 Рік тому

    Yeh good sensible vid 👌🏻

  • @zundappz4
    @zundappz4 Рік тому +1

    Really interesting video!! Lots of good information!!!

  • @bobpaterson1845
    @bobpaterson1845 Рік тому

    Great informative video Kurt 👌👍

  • @erikrunas226
    @erikrunas226 Рік тому +2

    Much appreciated video sir.

  • @ContentWithMedia
    @ContentWithMedia Рік тому +3

    A great video and some top tips well worth watching

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      Some excellent camerawork also by yourself 😉

  • @dustymiller7758
    @dustymiller7758 Рік тому

    Great information there for buyers.

  • @marcusd2380
    @marcusd2380 Рік тому

    Good wee video

  • @peteberry6425
    @peteberry6425 Рік тому

    If I ever find myself in need of a digger, then at least I now know what to keep an eye out for, thanks for that, much appreciated

  • @morganoflahertymachineryofirel

    Brilliant stuff great advice

  • @seanohare8496
    @seanohare8496 Рік тому +1

    Great video thanks useful information cheers 👍

  • @charleshart6992
    @charleshart6992 Рік тому

    Another excellent video - great overview and great presentation

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Рік тому +1

    Excellent advice and tips! 👌 I'm still laughing at the "spin around and unscrews itself" I was actually picturing that 😂

  • @DJC995
    @DJC995 Рік тому +1

    Nice One Lord Muck Thanks again

  • @guybennett3243
    @guybennett3243 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video, very informative, thank you 🙏 👊👍

  • @user-rw2um8ro2p
    @user-rw2um8ro2p Рік тому +1

    Great video LM it’s a lovely little digger

  • @brumarly
    @brumarly Рік тому +1

    Great video
    I work for a plant hire firm that has 150+ machines and every machine that goes out on hire has all the checks that you have shown, they all get washed and valet and any scratches or damage/faults gets fixed before they leave the yard.
    I'd buy the old machines from my work as I know they have been cared for

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      That's encouraging to hear

  • @iaingibbs9589
    @iaingibbs9589 Рік тому

    Brilliant video Like you said look learn rattle feel if it doesn't look right ask questions well done thank you for trying to educate me Was watching you and Matt playing with the matadors again today I still giggle a bit

  • @s.kxx1956
    @s.kxx1956 Рік тому

    Its certainly worth looking out for oil that had at some point come out of places it shouldn’t ie out the exhaust when the digger has been topped over from someone trying to lift something too heavy !

  • @AliMackMechanical
    @AliMackMechanical Рік тому

    Very interesting and informative mate. I enjoyed this video am not looking at buying a machine but a very good guide. My brother's had Ex60 Hitachi it was a good machine. 👍

  • @jamieshields9521
    @jamieshields9521 Рік тому

    Very interesting vid Mucka 👍 lots to think about, when we brought second hand tractor dad n I talk about who going to servicing n maintenance n do require necessary tools/parts. Reading service book helps, buying from dealership I then factor in cost but auctions you could talk to your servicing mechanic in servicing cost. Interesting is paint condition, after clean up, I would get vinyl rap to protect paint.

  • @MatheoMisiak
    @MatheoMisiak Рік тому

    Next year I'm getting new Volvo EWR150E for my contracting company. I decided to go with brand new one because in Poland most of used excavators are in very bad condition, it's hard to find something worth buying - traders imports only the worst ones, because they're the cheapest in the west and they can earn much more😞 Greetings from Poland! Stay in touch!🙂🇵🇱

  • @dansmith9208
    @dansmith9208 Рік тому

    Brilliant

  • @billupstateny9151
    @billupstateny9151 Рік тому +1

    👌👌

  • @user-ml3kf4yg8c
    @user-ml3kf4yg8c Рік тому

    Great video Mr Muck :)

  • @johnburns8010
    @johnburns8010 Рік тому

    Got my notifications back😊😊

  • @fenlandrob6203
    @fenlandrob6203 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for information about what to look for when buying a used digger. Fenland Rob

  • @Riflechair
    @Riflechair Рік тому +1

    This was excellent - thank you

  • @louishorrill6681
    @louishorrill6681 Рік тому +1

    Great video bud 👍🏼 would love a video like that explaining what to look out for on a 3CX or 4CX. Keep up the vids 👍🏼

    • @billupstateny9151
      @billupstateny9151 Рік тому +1

      Two quite different machines

    • @louishorrill6681
      @louishorrill6681 Рік тому

      @@billupstateny9151 definitely hence why I’d like to see a video on someone going over a used one. Thinking of getting one myself sometime in the future

  • @michaelclinton7134
    @michaelclinton7134 Рік тому

    Hope you do more like that one very well explane

  • @ChelseaDai
    @ChelseaDai 2 місяці тому

    Very good

  • @kevinwillis9126
    @kevinwillis9126 Рік тому +2

    Excellent vid Kurt Take care sir...

  • @robertkeable1627
    @robertkeable1627 Рік тому

    Thanks. Be well.

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle Рік тому +1

    Great pointer's raised there melod. Top stuff!

    • @billupstateny9151
      @billupstateny9151 Рік тому

      Me Lord?❓❓

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      It's written the way it is often spoken - M'lud

    • @billupstateny9151
      @billupstateny9151 Рік тому

      @@LordMuck The disadvantage of applying the Yankee English into a Queen's English sentence. Also . Don't know what a blue bottle ring is ?? Unless it could be a Canadian beer container🗽🗽❓❓

  • @johnwildeboy7100
    @johnwildeboy7100 Рік тому

    As a plant hire mechanic we look after the machines very well always funny when someone bring a digger back into be serviced doesn't look like it been serviced no oil on engine oil dipstick and other fun things all so just notice the engine oil filter had never been changed

  • @TheGingerGenius78
    @TheGingerGenius78 Рік тому +3

    Mucker that was the best walk through and guide to the things to look for and watch out for ! Even to me who knows what to look for it made a good watch ! Big question is did you buy the Kubota ;) looked to be a good honest machine !

  • @billupstateny9151
    @billupstateny9151 Рік тому +1

    According to Clarence, a British cold snack, these days, is actually COLD. Was in London many years ago, that was NOT the case. 🙊🙊🚜🚜

  • @PeteCourtier
    @PeteCourtier Рік тому

    Nice Nilfisk BA651 👍

  • @alexthomas637
    @alexthomas637 Рік тому

    😎😎😎😎👍

  • @denisetaylor2007
    @denisetaylor2007 Рік тому

    Thanks for the information about what to look for when buying a used digger. However, could you give me any idea what a digger similar to the Kubota would go for? Do you think my husband would get anything half decent for a 5 Tonne digger around £5K?

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +3

      No.
      In fact you'd be hard pushed to get an old 1.5 tonner for that these days.

  • @tobystaddon6605
    @tobystaddon6605 Рік тому

    This might be digger specific, but the basic principles map to just about any machine you're looking at. Unless you're looking for an absolute basket case for a resto project, which is a completely different kettle of fish haha

  • @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb
    @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb Рік тому

    +100 for Kelly's Heroes clip

  • @stevenyeats7088
    @stevenyeats7088 Рік тому

    The best advice I would give anyone is to avoid bio oil! I learnt the hard way and ended up replacing most of the o rings in the valve block.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +3

      Some jobs won't allow you on them without it.

  • @arwelagrimachinery
    @arwelagrimachinery Рік тому +1

    Think this video will "Do well"

  • @aarbee_
    @aarbee_ Рік тому +4

    me watching this whole video knowing im never gonna have to buy an excavator 🍿🤣

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      but if you did...😉

    • @steveg2479
      @steveg2479 6 місяців тому

      You know you want to.

  • @jimcrichton8028
    @jimcrichton8028 Рік тому +3

    That collie has character and clearly loves her boss. (and her supper!)

  • @cvrljakromano
    @cvrljakromano 3 місяці тому

    Hi, how big machine do you need for hammering stone lot, i have a lot that is approx 1000 square meters all in lime stone, i need to takeout approx 50-60 cm of it to level it, would 2.5 or 5 ton machine do the job?

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  3 місяці тому +1

      A little 0.8 ton micro would do it given enough time but obviously the bigger the better. Personally I'd say 8 - 13 tonner

    • @cvrljakromano
      @cvrljakromano 3 місяці тому

      @@LordMuck I am planning to buy excavator and do it my self as here in Croatia few guys iv'd asked ask 15000 to 20000 euros to do it, for that money i think i can buy decent 2.5 tonner and do it myself and sell the machine later and maybe come even out, so time is not an issue, so your saying 2.5 tonner would do the job? Of course in longer amount of time, how stresfull is to smaller hammer? What is lifespan of such machines ? Thanks for your help!

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  3 місяці тому

      Buy the best example of what you can afford 👍

  • @jasondavies4887
    @jasondavies4887 Рік тому

    Common thing with older JCB minni diggers are under carriage bolts loosening.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому

      Yes they had a habit of doing that

  • @king-dd4hp
    @king-dd4hp Рік тому +3

    One of them rare UA-cam videos that make you press the save button.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому

      I didn't know there was one 😂
      Glad you enjoyed it 😉

  • @LeMecanoDuDimanche
    @LeMecanoDuDimanche Рік тому

    Nice video, I can now buy an excavator.. Except my wife won't let me.. Ok I don't have actual work to do with it every week but is that really a good reason?

  • @charlesroberts6483
    @charlesroberts6483 Рік тому +1

    Lord Muck, I’m just interested, do you go pheasant shooting? Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @thunderthorchannel1924
    @thunderthorchannel1924 Рік тому

    Good video a lot of information. Are you going to the Great Dorset Steam Fair at the end of the mouth? It wuold make a fantastic video its on for five days.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому

      We have so much on now that I doubt I'll find the time to get away.

  • @richardfitzgerald
    @richardfitzgerald Рік тому

    I’ll add one thing B’cos I’m a finicky B’strd, a little hand held uv torch comes in handy when checking for leaks on a hydraulic valve block

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      Yes it does but it only works well
      with certain oils

    • @richardfitzgerald
      @richardfitzgerald Рік тому

      @@LordMuck that’s true

  • @mittw1054
    @mittw1054 Рік тому

    My daughter has just started agri course with 15 other student's all wearing grassmen hoodies
    Where and how can i buy her a lord muck hoodie thanks Tim

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому

      Drop me a message on FB or Instagram

  • @danielswan2860
    @danielswan2860 Рік тому

    Wes would say Hi

  • @davidgibbings6085
    @davidgibbings6085 Рік тому

    👍😉ide nomaly post but the alco water (Gin) as nailed me Love vid as people, z need to know if there buying a dud, don’t get me started on our government policy as all brain washing turds 😅👍

  • @olivermansfield8341
    @olivermansfield8341 11 місяців тому

    I drive these everyday and still tsught me something.

  • @wbvw0774
    @wbvw0774 Рік тому

    You can inspect a machine all you can but I like it to run, even a muck (dry, no pun intended) run without actually digging. I do use my ass, ears and nose for vibrations, noises and smells. This plus what you added. Use all the senses and your head, it's not the only machine for sale. Earlier this year I bought a mobile excavator for my boss in the Netherlands, 9000 km away. Searching the internep for weeks and had two favorites and one that I added for comparison. In the end I bought the last one because the pictures didn't do it right and it felt way better than my "favorites". This to my surprise, we have worked over 500 hrs with her and it's freaking nice machine, Only two broken hoses in that time. Witch is nothing for a 10 year old machine with 14.000 hrs. She's better than the specs on paper.
    Always interesting to buy machinery. My tropical two cents, Do Well

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      That's why I said to try out all the functions. A static machine won't tell you much.

  • @frankfowler5079
    @frankfowler5079 Рік тому +1

    Make sure it’s not got doosan written on it anywhere! 😅

  • @alecsimages1
    @alecsimages1 Рік тому +2

    Good, nice but you din half go red when you stood from looking under the tracks. Regards my Lord.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      I was down there a fair while as we got the shot. I was glad to stand up again !

  • @6Diego1Diego9
    @6Diego1Diego9 6 днів тому

    Is that a Korean accent?

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  6 днів тому +1

      Algerian, but thank you for playing.

  • @paulatkinson2849
    @paulatkinson2849 Рік тому

    Hopefully a common sense look over will save u loads if the owner doesn't want u to inspect it walk away cos he is hididing something

  • @markroderick3300
    @markroderick3300 Рік тому

    his shirt says do well but he always says be well

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому +1

      Er... I've never said "be well" - why do you think the shirt says Do Well ? I think you need to have your ears cleaned...

    • @markroderick3300
      @markroderick3300 Рік тому

      @@LordMuck i have good hearing and a nice sound system and it kinds of sounds like both to me but anyway i am American i have been watching you for 2 years love your videos and your attitude

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  Рік тому

      Be Well is a Judge Dredd thing isn't it ? Do Well is a local saying from the region that I come from.

    • @markroderick3300
      @markroderick3300 Рік тому

      @@LordMuck "be well them for me" is Demolition Man good movie

  • @gmartin8240
    @gmartin8240 Рік тому +1

    Great video Mucker , great information on what to look for on any size digger . 🔧👍🔩