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Maxus
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Do any of you have any advice on what to look for when buying a used micro/mini? Is there anything you wouldn't touch with a barge pole? Are there any big red flags to look out for. Thanks in advance!
JD450A
Feral as Fk 🐾
Anything made from the land of eating random animals that end with OG or AT (e.g Bat, Cat, Gnat, Frog, Dog, Mog) is off the list.
diggerjones
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Whats a mog?
Gunners
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Scams - avoid scams!
JD450A
Feral as Fk 🐾
Meow.... Moggie.... Purr Purr..... Otherwise known as Chicken...... apparently
pettsy
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Unless it’s a komogsu, in which case it may be far from its original spec, but well engineered and highly capable! 
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Maxus
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Regarding scams my understanding is that's people asking for deposits before seeing the machine?
Don't get me started!
Gunners
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A scam can be anything that makes you part with your money without getting a machine that was as described. They are quite clever about it, but the best advice to avoid it is to never buy a machine you haven't seen in person unless its from a reputable dealer. I've done a couple of videos about buying 2nd hand minis on Youtube which might be of interest. Generally buy the best you can afford and don't be fooled by a quick paint job.
craig
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A plug seamlessly shoehorned in
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
save you searching ..
www.planttalk.co.uk
THE SCAM THREAD
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scrap-Shear-to-fit-13t-Excavator/202365941366?hash=item2f1df33676:g:zPYAAOSwHt5bRIoz https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/excavator-shredder-scrap-shear/142888339122?hash=item2144cf06b2:g:mnQAAOSwDRxbXvgB Ok who actually owns it one top end of Scotland the other way down south
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Maxus
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Thanks for all the replies, great video from Gunners, very helpful.
doobin
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Avoid anything that's been repainted.
Storrsy
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And if it looks to good to be true it probably is!
Has to be said- not a great time to be buying used plant.
Has to be said- not a great time to be buying used plant.
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Maxus
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I think I picked up a good one... time will tell though 
Yes it has some paint on it. Buy very clearly has been looked after and only 800 hours. Engine purrs away, very little play other than where the dipper and bucket connect but I think shims or bushes will sort that out.
Chap who sold it to me was nice fellow, it was obvious he wasn't a criminal try to pull a fast one. Was a fair chunk of change but hell of a lot cheaper than new - and I own it!
Yes it has some paint on it. Buy very clearly has been looked after and only 800 hours. Engine purrs away, very little play other than where the dipper and bucket connect but I think shims or bushes will sort that out.
Chap who sold it to me was nice fellow, it was obvious he wasn't a criminal try to pull a fast one. Was a fair chunk of change but hell of a lot cheaper than new - and I own it!
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doobin
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I think the 8010 is quite a rare model? Lots of power?
How much was she?
How much was she?
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Jimoz
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What year would that be? I'm always sceptical of any vehicles with low mileage for year I presume would be same for plant? A good eye would know from condition if hours are genuine though I suppose? At least motors mot history gives you a bit of a clue.
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Maxus
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I've not had a chance to use it in anger yet, but it tracks very smoothly. It's was 8k which I'm happy with given the condition - if I needed to I'm pretty sure I'd sell it for that tomorrow.
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Maxus
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2013, I'm pretty sure it's genuine by condition and how it operates. But like I said, time will tell. I'll need a few hours on it before i can tell if I've brought a
hiluxman
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You won't go wrong with the 8010.
Been very good machines for me over the years.
They are plastic bushes in the end of dipper and bucket link. They are cheap to buy and easy to swap.
Been very good machines for me over the years.
They are plastic bushes in the end of dipper and bucket link. They are cheap to buy and easy to swap.
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