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S/H Grader Purchase

Bala ยท 2011-08-02 15:52

I am being sent of soon to look at hopefully a few Cat 12H s/h machines, I dont know year models hrs yet. I was wondering if anyone has a link to a pre purchase check list of some kind and any particular things to look for Thanks

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  1. #1snapfruzen2011-08-19 03:18

    You really need two guys, one to run the controls and one out on the ground to look for movement in all the bush's, pins and joints. Biggies are the articulation and wheel boxes.

  2. #2Bala2011-08-19 19:12

    Thanks for the reply, have a Cat12H on its way 2200hrs, we know the seller and he is looking for a lot of work from our company so he would not burn us with this grader. Its also getting inspected by Cat workshop so all is as good as we can hope for.

  3. #3snapfruzen2011-08-20 18:47

    With only 2200 hrs. it's just nicely broken in and will likely be more trouble free than a brand newie. The Cat workshop report will assure you that it hasn't fallen off a truck which should be about the only thing to fear about a 2200 hr machine.