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Stock # IW-29308
2001 Caterpillar 420D Backhoe
Backhoe · Caterpillar 420D
Price$42,000 USD
Year2001
Hours5,500 hrs
ConditionUsed
LocationMT
Specifications
Hours5500
RatingAs-Is
CertificationNo Certification
Horsepower Engine85 hp net
Engine — KnockingNo
Boom & Stick — BoomFair
Safety Items — RopsYes
Transmission — CaseGood
Boom & Stick — StickGood
Engine — Water In OilNo
Tires — Notes TiresAll four tires are recent new- see photos.
Engine — Notes Engineseveral lower end seeps
Boom & Stick — OutriggersFair
Cooling System — RadiatorGood
Steering — Notes SteeringSee photos- several seals seep- tie rod grease seals worn out.
Steering — Steering LinkageFair
Steering — Steering CylinderFair
Cooling System — Coolant LeaksNo
Cooling System — Hoses / TubesFair
Steering — Tie Rods / Rod EndsPoor
Brake — Parking Brake OperationFair
Brake — Service Brake OperationFair
Hydraulics — Notes HydraulicsNormal cycle times. See photos- several seal// line/ fitting seeps.
Axles / Final Drives — Rear AxleGood
Boom & Stick — E Stick ConditionFair
Steering — Front Axle SteeringFair
Axles / Final Drives — Front AxleGood
Front Bucket — Front Bucket NotesNormal wear for age
Rear Bucket — Notes Rear BucketNormal wear for age
Axles / Final Drives — Drive ShaftGood
Boom & Stick — Boom Pins & BushingsFair
Boom & Stick — Notes Boom & StickSee photos- the left boom arch has minor weld crack- normal pin/ bushing wear for age. Left stabilizer pin worn.
Transmission — Notes Transmissionshifted normal in all ranges- several seal and line seeps
Transmission — Transmission NoisyNo
Axles / Final Drives — DifferentialsGood
Boom & Stick — Stick Pins & BushingsFair
Engine — Engine Oil Level / ConditionGood
Engine — Operating Condition EngineFair
Steering — Lines / Fittings SteeringFair
Axles / Final Drives — Rear Final DrivesGood
Axles / Final Drives — Wheel Lugs & RimsGood
Axles / Final Drives — Front Final DrivesGood
General Appearance — Notes General AppearanceNormal exterior paint wear- front grill dent- dings
Axles / Final Drives — Four Wheel Drive OperationGood
Transmission — Operating Condition TransmissionGood
Electrical, Starting And Charging System — StarterGood
General Condition — Machine Starts And Is OperableYes
General Condition — Tires Are Aired Up And DrivableYes
Axles / Final Drives — Differential Lock / OperationGood
Comments, Misc. Repairs, General Remarks — Comment 1Consignment available for further inspection by appointment in S Central Montana
Electrical, Starting And Charging System — Work LightsGood
Operator Station — Notes Gauges, Operator Station, ConsoleNormal interior wear for age- sun fade- worn switches and controls- seat and arm rest wear normal. Foot throttle return and steering column tilt are at svc limit.
Electrical, Starting And Charging System — Batteries / Cables / Master DisconnectGood
Condition & Buyer Notes
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