ZE485E‑10‑5061 — Jul 2020 | 4,788 hrs | Parked in Weinan | With bucket

Summary

• Model/ID: ZE485E‑10‑5061
• Manufacture: July 2020
• Hours: 4,788 (relatively high)
• Location/status: Parked in Weinan
• Attachment: Bucket

Key risks

• High cumulative hours → likely wear on engine, hydraulic pumps, travel motors, swing components and undercarriage.
• Long-term parked condition → possible battery drain, seal deterioration, fuel/hydraulic contamination, surface corrosion.
• Bucket wear → teeth, cutting edge, pins and linkages likely worn or loose.
• Common issues on high-hour units: reduced hydraulic/pump efficiency, oil overheating, cylinder leaks, worn final drives/rollers, pin/bushing play, weld repairs.

Priority pre-purchase checks

1. Verify VIN/engine numbers and full maintenance/service records.
2. Start and dynamic test: cold/hot starts, smoke, unusual noises, idle stability.
3. Hydraulic inspection: visible leaks, oil color/contamination, pressure and flow test under load (with bucket).
4. Oil analysis: engine, hydraulic and final drive samples for wear metals, contamination, water.
5. Undercarriage inspection: track/chain, shoes, sprockets, rollers, idlers wear measurements.
6. Boom/arm and pins: pin/bushing wear, play, welds or crack repairs.
7. Swing bearing and swing system: play and seal condition.
8. Bucket: teeth, edge, side wear, pin condition and mounting integrity.
9. Electrical & controls: diagnostic fault codes, joystick response, gauges, HVAC.
10. Request records for major repairs/replacements (pumps, engine rebuilds, final drives).

Recommended next steps

• Ask seller for high-resolution photos and videos: engine bay, hydraulic tank cap (oil), undercarriage, boom/arm pins, bucket close-ups, machine starting and working with bucket.
• Arrange a site inspection that includes hydraulic pressure/flow test and oil analysis.
• If seriously considering purchase, perform a short working trial and/or hire a third‑party inspector.
• Get cost estimates for likely replacement/repair items based on inspection results (e.g., pumps, final drives, pins, seals).