Looking at and older TS24 for use on a large personal project to cut some ponds in the midwest. I am not familiar with Terex much so the purchase concerns me. I am very mechanically inclined but would rather not have to juggle constant breakdowns. This machine runs a 671 rear and 6110 front engine. Relatively ready to go (for it's age) but not much left on the tires.
I only need less than 100hrs from it and want to just turn it back out for what I give for it. Any thoughts on these machines, things to look at when inspecting the machine, and an idea of value? I don't want to overpay, then get stuck taking a big loss on it. I know there are other scrapers out there but moving one is NOT cheap and I need to inspect to buy. Some people think "ready to go" means "starts and moves".
Recently got a CAT excavator that was anything but "ready to work". Hoses, oil changes, filters, 5M bolts loose, cylinders leaking, pins worn out, carriage cracks, etc.....
I have no seat time on a scraper so I know there will be a learning curve there but the only way to learn them is to DO I guess...
I only need less than 100hrs from it and want to just turn it back out for what I give for it. Any thoughts on these machines, things to look at when inspecting the machine, and an idea of value? I don't want to overpay, then get stuck taking a big loss on it. I know there are other scrapers out there but moving one is NOT cheap and I need to inspect to buy. Some people think "ready to go" means "starts and moves".
Recently got a CAT excavator that was anything but "ready to work". Hoses, oil changes, filters, 5M bolts loose, cylinders leaking, pins worn out, carriage cracks, etc.....
I have no seat time on a scraper so I know there will be a learning curve there but the only way to learn them is to DO I guess...