Looking at a yanmar B50-2b need advice

[Dennisk3]

I am going to look at a 1995 yanmar B50-2b tomorrow, it has ~5,900 hours on it, it does not have a cab, the guy wants $25,000. I have a good understanding of mechanics, but have never owned a mini excavator before. The guy is not willing to budge on the price, but sometimes cash talks ‍♂️. Is there anything I should be looking for? I can’t find any information about common failures for these.

 

[uffex]

Good day Dennisk
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[Dennisk3]

Thanks!! Everything looked good on it, there was a little fluid around the pump, but not terrible, so I now own it

 

[Aarons81]

25k seems a little steep for a 6k hour machine. Is it in really good shape? Undercarriage look good?

 

[Dennisk3]

Yes, the tracks,rollers, and sprockets were all new about 200 hours ago, there were no leaks anywhere, and it had a hydraulic thumb added last year. I only need it for around the home stuff.

 

[Dennisk3]

I have been reading something on Facebook about “grey market” machines, does it
make it harder to get parts? Also is there any sure way to tell?