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<blockquote data-quote="Idoitall" data-source="post: 8960" data-attributes="member: 836"><p>Ron,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the reply. You mentioned having no issues with BICS, so are you saying that this machine does have that?</p><p></p><p>I looked at the machine this afternoon. It looks very good for a '96, although it has had a recent paint job and new tires (10-16.5 8 ply). I showed up unannounced and it cranked right up cold, no smoke, smooth idle. The boom and bucket are tight and the grease fittings show recent use. The bucket (smooth/welded face) appears new, not just painted, but I think that it could be a lower priced bucket because the sides are only 1/8" or 3/16" at the most. Just looks a little thin to me.</p><p></p><p>All the gauges work, but of course there is no way to verify the hours as actual. All cylinders are leak free. The machine drives well with no unusual whining or growling, turns and spins OK, no creep, etc. I stuck the bucket in a dirt pile and the engine loaded up fine without stalling. Even the lights and backup alarm work. There was no evidence of any weld repairs that I could find. The engine looked clean, had recent service, and there was no oil on the rocks underneath. I did not see any parts other than filters that looked "new".</p><p></p><p>I do have a question about the "traction control" button in the upper left near the switch. Can you explain how this works and should I be able to hear or feel a difference? Also, is there a light that should be on when locked (didn't see one)?</p><p></p><p>I want to look once more to raise the cab and take a look inside. The guy has come down some on the price too. Is that in range for a '96? I've looked on the net finder sites and they all are asking much more for similar machines, but that could be location too.</p><p></p><p>Again, thanks for the reply.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Idoitall, post: 8960, member: 836"] Ron, Thanks for the reply. You mentioned having no issues with BICS, so are you saying that this machine does have that? I looked at the machine this afternoon. It looks very good for a '96, although it has had a recent paint job and new tires (10-16.5 8 ply). I showed up unannounced and it cranked right up cold, no smoke, smooth idle. The boom and bucket are tight and the grease fittings show recent use. The bucket (smooth/welded face) appears new, not just painted, but I think that it could be a lower priced bucket because the sides are only 1/8" or 3/16" at the most. Just looks a little thin to me. All the gauges work, but of course there is no way to verify the hours as actual. All cylinders are leak free. The machine drives well with no unusual whining or growling, turns and spins OK, no creep, etc. I stuck the bucket in a dirt pile and the engine loaded up fine without stalling. Even the lights and backup alarm work. There was no evidence of any weld repairs that I could find. The engine looked clean, had recent service, and there was no oil on the rocks underneath. I did not see any parts other than filters that looked "new". I do have a question about the "traction control" button in the upper left near the switch. Can you explain how this works and should I be able to hear or feel a difference? Also, is there a light that should be on when locked (didn't see one)? I want to look once more to raise the cab and take a look inside. The guy has come down some on the price too. Is that in range for a '96? I've looked on the net finder sites and they all are asking much more for similar machines, but that could be location too. Again, thanks for the reply. [/QUOTE]
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