The hydraulic pumps on construction equipment are critical components of the machines and even though they are often designed to work under vigorous and intense conditions, no pump will last forever. Discovering a problematic pump can be complicated as the effects might seem to originate in other connected parts, and, if failures are gradual, the cascading effects of a pump failure can spread throughout a machine.
If you’re searching for a used excavator, you might know exactly what you want, what to inspect, and how much to pay. However, if you’ve started your search and have some lingering questions about making sure the excavator you find is the one you need, we’ve put together this short used excavator buying guide to help.
The first filter most people apply when searching for a used excavator is done by narrowing their search to the most appropriate size for their work. Often this can be a little easier said than done, since most owners will want to maximize the size and type of jobs they’ll be able to do with the excavator. An excavator that is too small can be strained to keep up with other equipment on the site while an excavator that is oversized can be difficult to operate in tight situations or simply be inefficient in many jobs.
