wiartonmike
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Looking at buying a Case 90XT on a private sale from a excavation contractor. He is asking $14,500, and I could likely get him down to $13,000 Canadian ($9,700 American). The hydraulic pump and coupler (apparently a thing for the two-speeds) were replaced with all fluids about 100 hours ago. Exterior of the machine looks good- I am going to look at it this weekend, and would like to know what I should be looking for. Fellow tells me he treats his machinery well, but I don't like to trust a word from a seller without verifying.
I have run a 1845C for a good bit, so I generally have a feel for how the machine should operate. The fellow has lots of material for me to move to get the temperature up and put it through its paces. My largest concern is that it has 4600 hours on it, I know the 1845C's will go to 10,000 hours, but am not familiar with the longevity of this series.
Main purpose of the purchaser is to clear thorn trees from a farm we are buying. Going to use this machine and a Danuser Intimidator, which should be a mean combination. It won't get run too hard, but I want the horse power to make the job easy. After that job is done, I will re-evaluate how much I like the machine and re-sell or keep it. There are lots of landowners around who want trees cleared and I might keep it as a side business for my weekends.
Thank you in advance for the combined wisdom and advice. Mike
I have run a 1845C for a good bit, so I generally have a feel for how the machine should operate. The fellow has lots of material for me to move to get the temperature up and put it through its paces. My largest concern is that it has 4600 hours on it, I know the 1845C's will go to 10,000 hours, but am not familiar with the longevity of this series.
Main purpose of the purchaser is to clear thorn trees from a farm we are buying. Going to use this machine and a Danuser Intimidator, which should be a mean combination. It won't get run too hard, but I want the horse power to make the job easy. After that job is done, I will re-evaluate how much I like the machine and re-sell or keep it. There are lots of landowners around who want trees cleared and I might keep it as a side business for my weekends.
Thank you in advance for the combined wisdom and advice. Mike