ZE485E‑10‑5070 — Aug 2020 | 3,889 hrs | Parked in Siping, Jilin | With bucket

Summary

• Model/ID: ZE485E‑10‑5070
• Manufacture: August 2020
• Hours: 3,889 (mid‑to‑high)
• Location/status: Parked in Siping, Jilin
• Attachment: Bucket

Key risks

• Moderate–high hours: expect wear on engine, hydraulic pumps, final drives and undercarriage.
• Parked condition: possible battery drain, fuel/ hydraulic contamination, seal hardening and surface corrosion.
• Bucket wear: teeth, cutting edge, side plates, and pins/bushings likely worn.
• Local climate (Jilin) may accelerate corrosion if machine stored outdoors in winter.

Priority pre‑purchase checks

1. Verify VIN/engine numbers and obtain full maintenance/service history.
2. Start/run tests (cold and warm): smoke, noises, idle stability, oil pressure and temp behavior.
3. Hydraulic system: inspect for external leaks, check oil color/odor, perform pressure and flow test under bucket load.
4. Oil analysis: engine, hydraulic and final drives (wear metals, water, fuel dilution).
5. Undercarriage inspection: track tension, shoe wear, sprockets, rollers/idlers — measure remaining wear %.
6. Boom/arm/pins: check for play, bushing wear, weld repairs or cracks.
7. Swing system and final drive: listen for grinding, check play and seals.
8. Bucket details: teeth, adapter condition, cutting edge, pin retention and hinge wear.
9. Electrical/controls: fault codes, joystick response, lights, HVAC operation.
10. Photos/videos: machine starting, idling, and performing a few bucket cycles under load.

Recommended next steps

• Request high‑resolution photos and a short video of the machine operating (start, idle, bucket work, undercarriage close‑ups, engine bay).
• Arrange a hands‑on inspection including hydraulic pressure/flow testing and oil sampling for lab analysis.
• If results acceptable, perform a short working trial on site.
• Get quotes for likely consumables/repairs (teeth/edge, pins/bushings, seals, filters, possible final drive or pump work) before purchase.