I am by no means an expert, but I've had a few.
If you stick with the major brands (Hitachi, Kumatsu, Cat etc.) you shouldn't have a problem. Also stay with common models such as Hitachi EX 60, 120, 200, 220. They make some wierd off models like 50 and 75 - probably nothing wrong with them, just not so common. Word of warning though. Those machines may have the he!! beat out of them. Then again they may be a bargin. Don't believe the hours. Get them independently inspected. Find out as much about the dealer as you can. Is he honest? Try to see the machine as soon as it comes out of the container or off the deck - befor they get a chance to paint it. Nothing wrong with a new paint job, but what are they covering up?What extras can you get with the machines. Most excavators from Japan come with one pin on bucket, a quasi half a$$ digging/ half a$$ cleanout. Try to get a quick change put on and get two buckets. Make sure they adjust the controls to either JD or Cat so it can be opperated here. My NAPA can get me most of the filters and belts etc needed, anything they can't the dealers can get. BTW - for some reason fuel systems seem to gunk up on both our machines. I solved the problem by putting a fuel water seperator in befor the fuel filter, change it twice a year and no problems. Good luck, Grant
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