12-Point Used Excavator Inspection Checklist

The same points Liehuang grades before a machine ships. Tick what you have verified.

0 / 12 verified
  • 1 Serial-number & build-year verified against the hour meter
  • 2 Undercarriage wear graded — tracks, rollers, sprockets, idlers (% remaining)
  • 3 Engine compression, blow-by & cold-start checked
  • 4 Hydraulic pressure, cycle times & leaks tested
  • 5 Boom, stick & bucket pin/bushing play measured
  • 6 Swing bearing & slew motor condition checked
  • 7 Structural inspection — boom, stick, frame for cracks/repairs
  • 8 OEM-vs-aftermarket parts audit (flags prior major repairs)
  • 9 Fluids analysis & cooling-system check
  • 10 Electrical, cab & control function
  • 11 Service records & ownership history reviewed
  • 12 Operating test under load + photo/video documentation
Request a sample graded report
Buying sight-unseen across an ocean? A documented, hour-verified machine beats an unverified “low-hour” one. Liehuang ships this report with every unit.
Payment protected by staged delivery proof
Pay the balance after machine proof, not on blind trust.

Used excavator buyers need more than a product photo. Liehuang uses a staged payment workflow: deposit to reserve the machine, inspection evidence before balance, and export documents plus shipment tracking before release.

Verified machine videoLoading and customs filesBalance paid after confirmation
Quote & machine selectionChoose the model, hours, attachments and export destination before we reserve stock.
Deposit to lock stockA deposit holds the exact machine while inspection media and documents are prepared.
Inspection proof sentReceive walkaround video, hour-meter photos, serial details and loading plan.
Balance after confirmationPay the remaining balance only after you confirm the machine condition and export evidence.
Shipment & customs trackingWe share loading photos, bill of lading progress and customs support until release.
For high-value used equipment, trust is built by evidence. Ask for the current stock list, payment schedule and export document sample before you decide.Request stock proof