Going to look at one. Looks very well kept but don’t know the hours yet. Just looking for overall info on one. I know it’s pretty big and heavy. Needing permit etc but generally speaking are they good machines. Thanks in advance
A good B series is, imho, as good as it gets. Downside, electronics are fragile. Harness prone to age failure. Upside, strong, smooth, fuel efficient, relatively easy to repair. Pretty sure, your dealer would be Flagler or maybe LB Smith. Might be worth it to have them inspect it for you. That way , you might not be as surprised as you could be, or perhaps make an educated decision. Good luck
Thanks man. This one has 5500 hrs and looks really good. Looks like never been worked on. All original and not beat up any whatsoever
LCD display panel or analog with lights? Do you need that large of a hoe, or is it that it is available for a good price? Typically an EC160 requires no permits and gets those tighter residential jobs. Just as strong, just not a pipelayer.
Not sure on display my youngest son took some pics
Don’t need unit that big were working on plantations in Ga. plenty room and could use extra muscle or were stumping. We have a 320CL now. Thinking of adding to it
It has LCD. That's good. Make sure there are no dead characters in display when you check it out. Pics look good. Left track is super tight. Slack her up a touch. Droop should be 11 or 12 inches I believe. Make sure she tracks dead straight. I see hammer piping on boom but no hammer pedal. May run off just thumb switch. Looks good. Still think a good inspection is in order. Small investment for your own piece of mind.
Tenfo thanks man!
If it didn’t track dead straight what would be the issue? Think I have someone going to look at it today. Thanks again
Also u say hammer pipping could that not be just auxiliary hydraulic pipping or is it specifically for a hammer.
Typically, hammer is one way flow. Easy way to tell, pipe off RS of boom, does it go back to main control valve or back to tank. Odds are its bi directional and goes back to main control. Volvos, like most have one pump dedicated to each travel motor. If ones slower than the other, it could be a flow issue. That's why I suggested slacking the tight track first. Gives you a good idea of pump health without a gauge handy. Good luck. Hope shes as tight as she looks
Tenfo thanks man!