Help please, purchasing a 2000hr. TB016
Hey gang,
I'm brand new here and need some input about buying this rig.
I've been scanning the mini ex posts and have learned a ton but I know there are true machine operators here that I should listen to.
I'm considering purchasing a TB 016 w/ nearly 2000hrs. from a rental yard.
The cost is $10,500 and they'll deliver to my house.
So I checked it out today and noted the following,
Grabbing the boom and shaking things around I can see some pretty good play @ the pins/bushings from the bucket mount to the boom swing attachment to the under carriage.
Pretty much what I expected but what kind of $$$ is involved in re-pinning/bushing? I know I can use it as is but I would like to fix it up right.
Can this be done at home or is this machine shop work?
One thing that concerned me was the movement in the house also,a warning sign or normal wear and tear?
The Yanmar diesel started right up and ran smooth.The engine compartment looked real good-not detailed but no rounded fasteners and all original goodies.
No oil leaks were detectable at the cylinders or drive motors or the resevoir and manifold.
On one machine the yard guy raised the machine on the boom and blade to extend/retract the tracks.
Lots 'O' grease around all the fittings.
Any input would be appreciated.Thanks.
I'll be using this for surface work and foundation trenching around the house.
Thanks again.
Jay.
P.S. Neat board, love the picts and stories.:usa