tips, bying 2nd hand skid steer

[Alex_K]

Hey gyes im going to be bying my first skid steer (2nd hand)for building motocross tracks and was wondering what I should be asking and looking for (oil leaks, bearings, etc) when bying one I dont want to get ripped of so anything you can think of I would appreciate.

Im looking at 763's they seam to be the most common around here (Australia).
I'll be doing a bit of digging, scraping for dirt, is there any problems that the 763's might have in doing this, say not enough horse power?
The gye at my local track has got the same one so I guess there not bad for what im wanting to do.
Thanks for any help.

 

[DavesTractor]

Welcome to TBN. Down in the Construction forum area of this website there are some guys that really know their skidsteers. They helped me recently when I bought my 773. You might post in that section.

 

[Alex_K]

Thanks for the tip mate i'll do that

 

[WINSTONSM]

I run a 773 skid steer for about 8yrs. now and have about 2000 hours on it. We do ALOT of grade work and trenching with these machines. I think you will be pleased with the 763! As far as what to look for, I would run it to see if the hydro. pump makes a bad roaring sound. If it does it could mean it is low on hydro fluid or the pump is going out! You don't want that! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gifBe sure to keep the air filter and hydro. filter clean. lift up the cage and look under the seat. Be sure to check all hoses for leaks and especially the MAIN hydro line going from the tank to the pump. They usually get a bad rub place where they either rub against the axle or the bottom of the machine. This is normal wear but check it out because the hoses for these things aren't cheap either! You can check the oil and the antifreeze but I don't know how well the machine has been serviced but it wouldn't hurt to change it if you get it! If it has around 2000 hrs. the chain case may need some attention but I would check the case oil is first . The plug is located directly in the front lower bottom of the machine. I hope I have been some help! I hope I didn't ramble on too much!! Sorry! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif WINSTONSM