Mustang 940 - what to check when looking at used unit?

[MichaelP]

I am going to look at a used mid-1990's Mustang 940 for sale (asking $8500). Are these overall good machines and relatively easy to work on? Are the parts still available? What should I look for specifically when checking out a used unit? I am mechanically inclined but fairly new to skid steers (I worked in almost every area of Engineering at Hyster over a 12 year career there). I currently have an old 1971 Bobcat M600 but am looking for better performance. Thanks and regards, Michael

 

[MichaelP]

Update: I finally got to see it yesterday (they seller has been hard to get in touch with), but I agreed to buy it for $8000 including a pallet fork attachment. I'll be picking it up Monday. It has new wheels and tires and is well maintained. Unfortunately it was blocked in so I couldn't test it out fully, but everything seems to work. It fired right up and runs great. Next challenge will be dealing with that unique Mustang attachment design, has anyone here swapped over to a Bob-tach style either through an adapter that leaves the 1-pin setup in place, or one that completely replaces it? I was looking at these two units: https://hayspear.com/mustang-single-pin-hitch-to-skidsteer-bobcat-attachment-adapter/ https://hayspear.com/940e-mustang-1-pin-to-skid-steer-or-bobcat-complete-conversion/