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<blockquote data-quote="lesgawlik" data-source="post: 52557" data-attributes="member: 4115"><p>There are some things you can check before purchasing it. The drive motors use a small amount of a very, very expensive oil. I think the oil is on the order to $100 for the ounce or two it takes to replace it. However, when the drive motors start to fail, that oil loads up with very small metal flakes, making it look like iridescent paint. I don't know if I would trust the dealer that was selling it, but if you could get an independent mechanic to take a look at it, it might be worthwhile to pay to have that oil changed. If it looks good, you've minimized the chance those motors will fail right away. Each motor costs between $2,000 and $5,000 to replace or rebuild, depending upon the details. Check the case drain filters for metal particulates, as well. The one thing I have learned from reading this forum is that a skid steer can cost you as much or more in repairs as you paid for it, if things start going bad in a big way. I've read that some hydraulic pumps and motors can go 10,000 hours, so the opportunity to get a good, reliable machine is certainly possible. On the other hand, horror stories abound.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lesgawlik, post: 52557, member: 4115"] There are some things you can check before purchasing it. The drive motors use a small amount of a very, very expensive oil. I think the oil is on the order to $100 for the ounce or two it takes to replace it. However, when the drive motors start to fail, that oil loads up with very small metal flakes, making it look like iridescent paint. I don't know if I would trust the dealer that was selling it, but if you could get an independent mechanic to take a look at it, it might be worthwhile to pay to have that oil changed. If it looks good, you've minimized the chance those motors will fail right away. Each motor costs between $2,000 and $5,000 to replace or rebuild, depending upon the details. Check the case drain filters for metal particulates, as well. The one thing I have learned from reading this forum is that a skid steer can cost you as much or more in repairs as you paid for it, if things start going bad in a big way. I've read that some hydraulic pumps and motors can go 10,000 hours, so the opportunity to get a good, reliable machine is certainly possible. On the other hand, horror stories abound. [/QUOTE]
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