What is an Excavator and how are they used in farming? | AgriMag

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• What is an excavator?
• What is the purpose of an Excavator for farming?
• How to find a used Excavator on AgriMag
• How to buy a used Excavator
• How to sell a used Excavator

What is an excavator?

An excavator is a large piece of equipment that is powered by a tractor that is fitted with a rotating cab, a boom arm, and a large bucket. The machine is able to navigate uneven and rough terrain by making use of its movable tracks that spread its weight evenly across the ground. The bucket on the boom arm is removable and is adaptable with other implements making it quite a versatile machine. They are also available in different sizes and power capacities.

What is the purpose of an Excavator for farming?

Excavators are powerful machines used for digging trenches and holes, cutting dams, and removing waste like old tree stumps from land that has been zoned for farming.

How to find an Excavator on AgriMag

From the AgriMag home page, you can select the Machinery section on the search block and select Excavators from the category dropdown list. You can further filter your search by make or region if needed.

You can also navigate to the Machinery section on AgriMag and select Excavator in the category menu. You can then further refine your search by the type of Excavator you are looking for, the condition, make, price, region, and year of manufacture.

On the search results pages, you will be presented with all the Excavators that match your search criteria. You can open each advert listing where you will find further details about the excavator and the seller's contact information.

How to buy a used Excavator

When it comes to buying an excavator for farming, AgriMag is the perfect online marketplace. Here are some key factors to consider when buying an excavator:

• Establish why the excavator is being sold and try to get some idea of its working past.
• Review its maintenance history and oil change records. Also, understand if it's had any mechanical work done to it. Ensure that the machine has a valid service record.
• Understand if any parts need immediate replacing, what they might cost, and if they are easily sourced.

Here are some key inspections to make when buying a used excavator:

• Inspect bucket and attachments for wear and tear, scalloping, and integrity of bucket welds.
• Bucket teeth: Check for any missing, loose, or worn teeth, or missing bolts.
• Boom and stick: Check for spillage, re-welds, or dents.
• Hydraulic system: check hoses for any breaks or scratches and check cylinders for leaks or damage.
• Check the slew ring for damage.
• Check the engine and its components.
• Check the steering, pedals, and controls.
• Check that the tracks and rollers work well.
• Validate the hours of use.
• Check that the excavator size fits your needs.
• And finally, check the general condition and structural integrity of the unit.

It would be also beneficial to have an operator on hand to demonstrate the working order of the excavator to ultimately ensure you are making a sound investment.

How to sell a used Excavator

The perfect place to sell a used excavator for farming is on AgriMag. When loading your advert listing, make sure to mention and explain the condition of the following elements in your advert listing:

• The bucket and attachments for wear and tear, scalloping, and integrity of bucket welds.
• Bucket teeth: Mention any missing, loose, or worn teeth, or for missing bolts.
• Boom and stick: Mention spillage, re-welds, or dents.
• Make note of hydraulic systems regarding hoses for any breaks or scratches and cylinders for leaks or damage.
• Slew ring.
• The engine and its components.
• Steering, pedals, and controls.
• The tracks and rollers.

Having a detailed description of your excavator and all its working parts will go a long way in assisting your sale.

Advertising your excavator has never been easier than using AgriMag. We have various options available to you and our expert sales team is ready to assist you.