I live in France, renovating old property. I am thinking of buying the above machine, as I need a telescopic lift. Secondhand machines, (and cars for that matter), are relatively expensive in France, compared to the US. This machine is in Belgium, and the seller says it is in working order. I haven't seen it yet. The price is 6000 euros ($7500). The usage is a colossal 7700 hours. Date of manufacture 1997.
I intend visiting Belgium next week to look at various machines, but this is by far the cheapest on offer.
Having no experience whatever in such equipment, I am looking for a reasonably priced machine for my personal use, which will be limited, but on the other hand the last thing I need are serious maintenance problems with a huge piece of machinery.
Is such a high hourly use a prohibitive factor, or could the machine still be good....I have no idea what the lifespan of these machines is. Also, when I look at it, what basic things should I be checking out?
Many thanks for any help and advice on offer.
I intend visiting Belgium next week to look at various machines, but this is by far the cheapest on offer.
Having no experience whatever in such equipment, I am looking for a reasonably priced machine for my personal use, which will be limited, but on the other hand the last thing I need are serious maintenance problems with a huge piece of machinery.
Is such a high hourly use a prohibitive factor, or could the machine still be good....I have no idea what the lifespan of these machines is. Also, when I look at it, what basic things should I be checking out?
Many thanks for any help and advice on offer.