ZE485E‑10‑5079 — 2020 | 1,775 hrs | Parked in Weinan | With bucket

Brief summary

• Model/ID: ZE485E‑10‑5079
• Year: 2020 (no month provided)
• Hours: 1,775 (relatively low)
• Location/status: Parked in Weinan
• Attachment: bucket included

Positive signs

• Low total hours for a 2020 machine → likely less wear on engine, hydraulics, final drives and undercarriage if properly maintained.
• Bucket included allows full functional tests of linkage and hydraulic circuits.

Key risks / things to watch for

• Parked condition: possible battery drain, stale diesel, water contamination, seal hardening or exterior corrosion if stored outdoors or through winter.
• Age-related rubber/hoses/filters deterioration despite low hours.
• Prior misuse: low hours don’t rule out hard use; need to confirm duty cycle and maintenance.
• Hidden issues: intermittent hydraulic leaks, electronic faults, prior repairs/welds.

Priority pre‑purchase checks (concise checklist)

1. Documentation: VIN/engine numbers, full service and repair history, hours log, operator records.
2. Visuals: 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.
3. Start/run test: cold start if possible, warm‑up, check for smoke (blue/black/white), unusual noises, idle stability and exhaust condition.
4. Functional test: cycle boom/arm/bucket under load; check response, slow/soft movement, cavitation noises.
5. Hydraulic check: external leaks, cylinder rod condition, hose condition; perform pressure/flow test under load if possible.
6. Oil sampling: lab analysis of engine oil, hydraulic oil and final drives for wear metals, water or fuel dilution.
7. Undercarriage measurement: remaining life % of shoes, pins/links, sprockets, rollers/idlers.
8. Pins/bushings: check play at bucket, boom and arm pins; measure for wear.
9. Swing and final drives: check for play, unusual noises and leakage.
10. Electrical/controls: read diagnostic fault codes, check joystick response, gauges, lights, HVAC and camera (if fitted).
11. Fuel/water: inspect fuel filter/water separators for contamination; check coolant condition.

Red flags to reject or investigate further

• Heavy 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.

Recommended next steps

• Ask 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.
• Obtain and review maintenance/service records and any repair receipts.
• Arrange on‑site inspection with hydraulic pressure/flow testing and oil analysis.
• If satisfied, request a short working trial; get quotes for any identified wear items (e.g., bucket teeth, pins, filters, hoses).