Firevyco December 8, 2025 No Comments The “Checklist” for Inspecting a Used Excavator for Export A high-value “How-to” guide that builds trust by showing you have nothing to hide. Buying from overseas can be nerve-wracking. Use this professional checklist to ensure you’re getting a workhorse, not a paperweight.Key Points:The “Sprocket” Test: If the teeth on the drive sprocket are sharp enough to shave with, the undercarriage is shot.Hydraulic “Play”: Checking the boom and bucket pins for excessive movement.Fluid Analysis: Why we look for metal shavings in the oil or “milky” coolant (signs of engine/transmission failure).Don’t want to do the inspection yourself? Read about Easyway’s 100-point inspection process.