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Caterpillar 235C Track Excavator (#395416)

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Winning Bid: US $24,000  
# of Bids: 19   View Bid History
Sold on: : 7/19/12
Auction Type: Featured Auction
SOLD!
Features: Enclosed Cab, Heater, Caterpillar Engine, Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing, 15' Stick, 40" Track Shoes, 60" Bucket. See Items 398563 & 398565 Bucket & Grapple that fit this Excavator.
Meter Reading: 24,482 Hours
Serial Number:
Location: Iowa, United States
Zip/Postal Code:52065
(Dubuque area)
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Inspection Ratings Key
Limited use or recently replaced, free of visible wear or defects
Performs within the tolerances expected for age and type of item
Although performing, shows indication of needing repair or replacement
Needs immediate repair/replacement. Requires work if it is to perform
as expected
 
General Appearance
CE Mark (on or near data plate) No
Paint Not original paint; Scratches; Chips; See photos for condition; Peeling
Sheet Metal (Fiberglass) Condition Dents; Cracks; See photos for condition; Missing hardware; The engine cover hinge pin is loose.
Steps/Ladders See photos for condition; Bent; The catwalk is dented and bent.
Hand Rails See photos for condition; Bent
General Appearance #1
 
Control Station
Mirrors
Glass The glass has been replaced with plexiglass and is difficult to see through. The front weather stripping is damaged.
Seats/Armrests Damaged cushion; Inoperable slide or adjustment; See photos for condition; Aftermarket cover
Seat Belts Inoperable retract
Horn Inoperable
Safety Lock Out/Stop
Hydraulic Controls
Drivetrain Controls There is fluid accumulation on the foot controls.
Oil Pressure The gauge registers in the high operating range.
Exterior Lights Operational No
Engine Warning Lights Inoperable
Travel Alarm Operational
Gauges Operational
Hour Meter 24,482 Hours; Operational hour meter - IronPlanet makes no guarantees as to actual hours/miles; we can only report what can be visually observed.
Heater Operational
Limited Function Check The main components operated except as noted.
Hour Meter
 
Engine
Fuel Type Diesel
Emission Control Label None found
Blow by @ idle (subjective observation) Minimal
Starter Operational
Turbo or Blower Operational; There is oil residue at the return line.
Fuel System Operational
Exhaust System See photos for condition; The muffler inlet cover is loose.
Radiator
Oil Leaks There is fluid accumulation on the oil pan and side of the engine.
Fuel Leaks There is fluid accumulation at the injector pump.
Cooling System Leaks None seen
Limited Function Check The engine started and ran.
Blow by @ idle (subjective observation)
 
Drivetrain
Operational test is limited to low speed in a confined flat area without load. Differential interlocks, full transmission shifting and functionality of all drive axles cannot be fully verified. Inspector listens for abnormal noises, observes leaks and notes physical damage.
Drive Motors Fluid accumulation; The drive motor cover is bent.
Final Drives
Limited Function Check The drivetrain functioned without a load.
Drivetrain #1
 
Hydraulics
Pumps (Hydraulics)
Valves Fluid accumulation
Hydraulic Tank Low oil level; Weld repair; Seepage
Hoses (Hydraulics) There is seepage at the hoses to the valves and drive motor.
Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing Not operationally checked; Dented lines
Swing Motor Gear Wear; Noisy
Boom Lift Cylinder(s) Minor to moderate pin and bushing movement
Stick Cylinder Minor to moderate pin and bushing movement
Bucket Cylinder Minor to moderate pin and bushing movement
Limited Function Check The hydraulic system was operational without a load.
Hydraulics #8
 
Chassis
IronPlanet pin connection pivot point wear inspections are limited to sound, sight and feel observations. Dial indicator testing is not performed.
Boom Condition Dented; Scratched; Weld repair; Cracked
Stick Condition Scratched; Minor dents on inside of stick
Boom Base Pin and Bushings Minor to moderate movement; Cracked base; Weld repair
Pin and Bushings Boom to Stick Minor to moderate movement; Loose retaining bolts
Pin and Bushings Stick to Bucket Minor to moderate movement; Loose retaining bolts
Turn-table Bearing Noticeable movement
Bottom Covers Bent; Missing covers; Missing bolts; Oily; The car body covers are bent.
Roller Frames The guiding guards are bent and worn.
Limited Function Check The main components were operational with movement as indicated.
Chassis #17
 
Undercarriage
Undercarriage components photos (links, bushings, sprockets, idlers, rollers, grousers) are selected as representative. Bidders are encouraged to review photos using the zoom feature to judge condition in detail.
Track Tensioners See photos for condition
Shoe Width 40" track shoes; Loose bolts; Chipped pads; Missing pieces
Grouser Height 28 mm
Track link wear See photos for condition; Chipped bottom rails
Pins and Bushings Turned? No
Pins and bushing wear See photos for condition
Carrier Rollers Wear See photos for condition
Track Rollers Wear See photos for condition; Leaks; Damaged bearings
Idlers See photos for condition
Sprockets See photos for condition
Pins and Bushings Turned?
 
Specialty
Excavator Bucket Condition Hard surfacing; Worn; Dented; Weld repaired; 60" bucket
Backhoe / Excavator Bucket Shanks and Teeth Hard faced
Specialty #4
Oil Sample Analysis Engine Hydraulic
date of analysis Apr 06, 2012 Apr 06, 2012
Silicon 5 PPM 10 PPM
Lead 3 PPM 1 PPM
Tin 0 PPM 0 PPM
Copper 13 PPM 3 PPM
Aluminum 1 PPM 1 PPM
Silver 0.1 PPM 0.1 PPM
Nickel 1.8 PPM 0 PPM
Chromium 1 PPM 0.3 PPM
Iron 19 PPM 5 PPM
Glycol NEG N/A
Water NEG NEG
Fuel <5% N/A
Oil Sample Analysis
Oil sample analysis not available.

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