{"product_id":"ze485e-10-5079-2020-1-775-hrs-parked-in-weinan-with-bucket","title":"ZE485E‑10‑5079 — 2020 | 1,775 hrs | Parked in Weinan | With bucket","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrief summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel\/ID: ZE485E‑10‑5079\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2020 (no month provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHours: 1,775 (relatively low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation\/status: Parked in Weinan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttachment: bucket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositive signs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow total hours for a 2020 machine → likely less wear on engine, hydraulics, final drives and undercarriage if properly maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket included allows full functional tests of linkage and hydraulic circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey risks \/ things to watch for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParked condition: possible battery drain, stale diesel, water contamination, seal hardening or exterior corrosion if stored outdoors or through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related rubber\/hoses\/filters deterioration despite low hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior misuse: low hours don’t rule out hard use; need to confirm duty cycle and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden issues: intermittent hydraulic leaks, electronic faults, prior repairs\/welds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriority pre‑purchase checks (concise checklist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation: VIN\/engine numbers, full service and repair history, hours log, operator records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisuals: high‑res photos of engine bay, hydraulic tank cap (oil appearance), boom\/arm pins, bucket (teeth\/edge), undercarriage (shoes, sprockets, rollers, idlers), swing bearing area and any welds\/cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart\/run test: cold start if possible, warm‑up, check for smoke (blue\/black\/white), unusual noises, idle stability and exhaust condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional test: cycle boom\/arm\/bucket under load; check response, slow\/soft movement, cavitation noises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic check: external leaks, cylinder rod condition, hose condition; perform pressure\/flow test under load if possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil sampling: lab analysis of engine oil, hydraulic oil and final drives for wear metals, water or fuel dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndercarriage measurement: remaining life % of shoes, pins\/links, sprockets, rollers\/idlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins\/bushings: check play at bucket, boom and arm pins; measure for wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing and final drives: check for play, unusual noises and leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical\/controls: read diagnostic fault codes, check joystick response, gauges, lights, HVAC and camera (if fitted).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel\/water: inspect fuel filter\/water separators for contamination; check coolant condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed flags to reject or investigate further\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy smoke on start or under load, metal in oil samples, significant pin\/bushing play, major leaks, evidence of major weld repairs on boom\/arm, seized or damaged undercarriage components, persistent electronic faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended next steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk seller for a short video: machine starting, idling, and performing several bucket cycles under load; close‑ups of undercarriage, boom\/arm pins, and engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObtain and review maintenance\/service records and any repair receipts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange on‑site inspection with hydraulic pressure\/flow testing and oil analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf satisfied, request a short working trial; get quotes for any identified wear items (e.g., bucket teeth, pins, filters, hoses).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minetech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44668704030806,"sku":null,"price":126920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1038\/2934\/files\/2026-04-24_170657_720.jpg?v=1778123442","url":"https:\/\/digminetech.com\/products\/ze485e-10-5079-2020-1-775-hrs-parked-in-weinan-with-bucket","provider":"Minetech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}