What You Should Know About Used Excavators

Buying used bobcat excavators is probably the best way to go if you’re just starting a personal business (like a construction company). Even if you just want to do a little home improvement on your house, a used excavator may be the way to go. Excavators can be a little pricey when buying them new. But when buying one used you might be able to save some money without compromising on quality. Used Bobcat excavators (also Kobelko) are reputable brands of used excavators. Here is a list of the benefits comparing buying used excavators vs. new:Pros • Cheaper than buying new• Don’t have to worry whether the machine gets nagged up• Getting used parts is cheaper than buying new parts• Machine is already broken in and ready to useCons• Could break after purchase• Body could be damaged• May not have a warrantyMaintenance on A Used ExcavatorYou have a large investment to protect, even in used excavators. You will need to do maintenance on it in order to keep it running in top condition for years to come. There can be a lot of things to remember when it comes doing maintenance on a used Bobcat excavator, so if you’re not an experienced or licensed maintenance person, I would not recommend doing this yourself. The main thing to remember when working on a used excavator is to make sure to check the transmission. If the transmission is not running right; the whole machine could be in danger of breaking down. Having a certified technician come out to do scheduled maintenance on your used Bobcat excavators can keep your machines from being destroyed and you from having costly downtime.Whether you decide to buy new or used excavators, Kobelko or used Bobcat excavators, or any other brand; safety is paramount in heavy (full size or mini) equipment operation. Your operators should have a thorough knowledge of the equipment and how to safely operate it. Below is a short list of some of the safety procedures that should be followed:• Wear proper safety gear (glasses, hard hat if required, etc.) • Be aware of all people around you while operating excavators.• No horseplay while operating the used excavator.• Never try to lift anything that exceeds the weight limit of the used bobcat (or any other) excavator.These are only a few things to remember while operating full size or mini used excavators. OSHA has a lot of standards they expect everyone to follow in the work place and at home. A safety training course is recommended and offered by OSHA.  It is a good idea to offer all operators of your used excavators this training course.These are several key points to keep in mind when purchasing and operating used excavators.   Purchase the appropriate size (full or mini) and from a trusted brand (such as Kobelko or bobcat used excavators) to help make sure you make a good investment.  Then take care to ensure the maintenance and safe operation of your used excavators to protect your investment.