When buying a used piece of heavy equipment, it's important to conduct a pre-purchase inspection, also known as PPI for short. Just as it's important for used cars, it's also crucial for heavy machinery. There are several ways to go about it, from hiring a third-party inspector, to doing it yourself using a comprehensive inspection checklist. We've prepared a few tips for you to use when quickly inspecting a used piece of heavy equipment on-site.

How to Inspect Used Heavy Equipment?

There are many tools that can be used to inspect heavy equipment before purchasing. These tools help identify potential issues with the equipment that might not have been seen with the naked eye. These tools include something similar to an OBDII, which is used to digitally check for any critical issues in vehicles, as well as traditional hammer and punch to check valves, hoses, and mechanical components. It's very important to have a checklist on-deck before conducting inspections, this will help you understand what to look for when conducting inspections, and what the final inspection report will look like.

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