ZE485E‑10‑5176 — Built Apr 2021 | 2,734 hrs | Parked in Weinan (渭南) | No bucket assembly

Quick summary

• Model / ID: ZE485E‑10‑5176
• Manufacture date: April 2021
• Hours: 2,734 (moderate–high; depends on duty and maintenance)
• Location: Weinan, Shaanxi — continental climate (dusty, cold winters) — check for dust ingress and freeze damage if parked through winter
• Configuration: bucket assembly missing — confirm if sold separately, removed for repair, or lost

Main concerns

• Missing bucket: prevents full load testing of boom/arm hydraulics and may mean missing pins/coupler/hydraulic fittings. Determine what mounting hardware, pins or quick‑coupler (if any) is included.
• Hours: ~2,700 hrs is significant — inspect wear items (hydraulics, pumps, swing/travel gearboxes, final drives, undercarriage, pins/bushings).
• Parked condition: prolonged parking risks (flat battery, stale fuel, seals/hoses degraded, rod rust) and local dust may accelerate wear on filters/seals.
• Structural stress: check boom/arm for cracks, previous repairs — missing bucket could mean previous damage led to removal.

Recommended pre‑purchase checklist (urgent items to request)

1. Documentation

   • VIN/engine/serial numbers, full service and repair records, hour‑meter continuity, any accident/flood history, lien/title status.

2. Ask seller (immediately)

   • Why the bucket is missing and whether pins, coupler, hoses or adapter plates are included.
   • Last run date and how long it has been parked.
   • Recent major repairs (hydraulic pump, engine overhaul, final drives, undercarriage) and reason for selling.

3. Photos & videos to request

   • High‑res photos: bucket mounting interface, boom/arm pins, boom/arm closeups, undercarriage (sprockets, rollers, shoes), swing bearing, engine bay, hydraulic tank sight, hour meter, any welds/repairs.
   • Videos: cold start and warm idle, full hydraulic function demo (boom/arm/swing/travel). If possible, show operation with a temporary attachment or weight to demonstrate hydraulics under load.

4. On‑site functional checks

   • Cold and hot start: observe smoke color, idling stability and unusual noises.
   • Operate all hydraulic functions: check for sluggishness, cavitation noises, or overheating.
   • Inspect for external hydraulic leaks, cylinder rod pitting, and play in pins/bushings.

5. Fluid & lab tests

   • Strongly recommend oil analysis: engine oil, hydraulic oil and final drive oil (wear metals, water, fuel dilution).

6. Structural & mechanical inspection

   • Measure pin/bushing play, inspect for cracks/weld repairs at boom/arm and bucket mount, check undercarriage wear (shoe thickness, link elongation, sprocket wear), inspect swing and travel motors for leaks/noise.

Red flags (require walk‑away or large price reduction)

• Heavy smoke on start or load, abnormal noises from pumps/gearboxes, metal particles in oil samples.
• Severe pin/bushing play, major undercarriage wear, cracked/welded boom or bucket‑mount areas.
• Missing essential mounting hardware with no reasonable explanation.
• Long‑term parked with no recent start/run and no service records.

Practical next steps

• Request now: reason for missing bucket, list of included hardware, recent service records, photos/videos listed above, last run date.
• Arrange independent on‑site inspection including oil sampling and hydraulic pressure/flow checks.
• Get quotes for replacement bucket, pins, coupler and any repairs found during inspection and factor into negotiation.