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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dozer" data-source="post: 31467" data-attributes="member: 2576">In my experience in that price range you will be dealing with a lot of hours. Look for things like leaks, weak hydraulics, play in the arms. Idle it up and see if it crawls away. Make sure all the lights and guages work as this will usually show signs of electrical gremlins.A great test for the engine and the hydraulic system is this. Fire it up and drive it for about 15-30 minutes depending on how much time you have. Lift some dirt if possible and play around with it. After that time find something immovable for that machine. (Usually a concrete curb if possible.Place your bucket there so it won't slip and push forward. Either the tires will slip and spin, the engine will die, or very little will happen. The first is the best as that shows the engine and drivetrain are still in good shape.The second is Ok since your drive is strong but your engine may be losing power. The third is bad since you are going to have some issues with drive.Now this isn't a super technical test but I have been through three machines and I did this test to all of them and have had very few problems with the above mentioned things. One that did not spin the wheels or bog the engine a friend ended up buying. Turned out engine was so worn out it shouldn't have started. (goodbye $5000 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />  )Just my .02Good Luck. My first machine cost $4000. My second $9000 and my current $14000. Its an addiction.Dozer</blockquote>

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