In the field of construction machinery, the used cat excavator for sale has won wide recognition for its excellent performance and reliability. However, when buying a used or rental Carter excavator, knowing its true year is the key to ensuring transaction fairness and equipment performance. To see how to identify the year of the Carter excavator in six details.
Check The Nameplate of used cat excavator for sale
Excavators are usually equipped with a nameplate marked with production information, including production date, factory number, model type, and rated working conditions. This is the most direct and reliable way to determine the year of the excavator. The location of the nameplate may vary by model type, but is usually prominently located Right side exterior of the operators cab below the window.
Observe the appearance of the excavator
The appearance of the excavator will be different in different years. By carefully observing the color, logo, shape and other appearance characteristics of the excavator, the year can be roughly judged. For example, early models of Carter excavators often have simpler designs, while later models may have a more modern look and more functionality.
Check the engine parameters
Excavator in different years may use different models of engine, and the engine parameters, such as brand, model, displacement, power, etc., will also be different. By checking the engine parameters of the excavator, we can roughly understand its year range. In addition, the normal engine will be produced about 3~6 months earlier than the whole machine, but do not rule out the phenomenon of one year earlier, but more than 95% of the engine and the whole equipment will be produced in the same year, which is also an important clue to judge the year of excavator.
A row of numbers can be seen on the root of the excavator boom, the frame and the fuel tank, which is the vehicle identification code (frame number), which is generally a steel seal, so on the factory date of the equipment can be checked through the equipment dealer or manufacturer.
Check the interior of the cab
The excavator cab will evolve in different years. First, observe the display is the key, different models of display has different characteristics, even different styles of the same model may be different in the key layout; second, the seat belt is also an important clue, when you pull to the lowest end of the seat belt, or on the seat belt, you may find a row of small numbers, these numbers are actually the identification of the year, especially in the Carter brand excavator, this feature, through which you can quickly determine the production of equipment.
In addition, the interior color is also an effective means to judge the year of the equipment. Many industry experts can roughly determine the range of production years just by looking at the interior colors. Finally, glass is also a detail that cannot be ignored. Some models may only have a rear windshield, while others may have two pieces. This difference, while seemingly small, may be the key to identifying the year of the device.
View the excavator frame number
A row of numbers can be seen on the root of the excavator boom, the frame and the fuel tank, which is the vehicle identification code (frame number), which is generally a steel seal, so on the factory date of the equipment can be checked through the equipment dealer or manufacturer.
Consider the use time and maintenance of the excavator
In addition to the above five details, the use time and maintenance of the excavator is also an important reference factor to judge its year. Generally speaking, the longer the use of excavators, its year is also relatively early. At the same time, the excavator with good maintenance can usually maintain better performance and service life, while improper maintenance excavator may wear, aging and other problems, so as to shorten its service life.
In short, through the comprehensive consideration of the above six details, we can more accurately judge the year of the Carter excavator. When buying or renting an excavator, knowing its real year is crucial to ensure the fairness of the transaction and the performance of the equipment. Owners who need to buy the excavator can contact Shandong Hixen Machinery Co., Ltd directly for consultation.
