I've been busy with some home remodel projects, but finally getting back around to looking for a machine. It will be for general use just for me around the place.
I'm going tomorrow to look at a 1996 753 at a used equipment dealer. It appears to have been repainted, has new tires all around, a smooth faced bucket, a new seat, 1650 hrs., 43 hp Kabota engine, and aux. hydraulics. The price, $8500, is in my range. I'll find out the history, hoping that it hasn't been around fertilizer or chicken houses, as many are here in the Southeast.
I have a few questions on what to look for and ask about besides the usual leaks, weld repairs, pin ware and boom arm slop, rust, smoking, whinning, creeping, oil color, etc. First, will this model be a "computer free", or is there a BICS or similar system. I' want to own a machine that is more user friendly and I have read about lots of issues with all the newer computerized and joystick machines. Will this machine have the shaft or sideways belt drive to the pumps? What is the lift capacity and the aux. flow rate on a '96 753 in case I wanted to use an auger, etc? I don't know if the machine is or not, but in general, would I be OK purchasing a former rental machine since they most likely maintain and service them and also keep them dependable?
I'll appreciate your input as I know that many of you have a lot of experience with these machines.
I'm going tomorrow to look at a 1996 753 at a used equipment dealer. It appears to have been repainted, has new tires all around, a smooth faced bucket, a new seat, 1650 hrs., 43 hp Kabota engine, and aux. hydraulics. The price, $8500, is in my range. I'll find out the history, hoping that it hasn't been around fertilizer or chicken houses, as many are here in the Southeast.
I have a few questions on what to look for and ask about besides the usual leaks, weld repairs, pin ware and boom arm slop, rust, smoking, whinning, creeping, oil color, etc. First, will this model be a "computer free", or is there a BICS or similar system. I' want to own a machine that is more user friendly and I have read about lots of issues with all the newer computerized and joystick machines. Will this machine have the shaft or sideways belt drive to the pumps? What is the lift capacity and the aux. flow rate on a '96 753 in case I wanted to use an auger, etc? I don't know if the machine is or not, but in general, would I be OK purchasing a former rental machine since they most likely maintain and service them and also keep them dependable?
I'll appreciate your input as I know that many of you have a lot of experience with these machines.