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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tazza" data-source="post: 16197" data-attributes="member: 82">I have never bought a machine off e-bay but i have bought parts.When you find a machine thats close enough, arrange to inspect it. If the seller won't allow that move on as he is obviously hiding something. All reputable sellers will be happy for you to go and put the machine through its paces. When you go to test it, ensure the engine is stone cold, see how it starts. The engines will generally give you 6,000 hours but the hydrostatics will do at least double that if cared for. Hours are always only a guide, look for wear, listen for engine knocks and smoke. Minor oil leaks are to be expected, axle seals can be a big job if its a 743 or earlier, but the later models are easy to replace.</blockquote>