July 25, 2012 Auction Results / Caterpillar M315 Wheel Excavator
 

Caterpillar M315 Wheel Excavator (#397939)

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Winning Bid: US $25,500  
# of Bids: 37   View Bid History
Sold on: : 7/26/12
Auction Type: Featured Auction
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Features: Enclosed Cab, Heater, Caterpillar Engine, 2-Piece Boom, 10' 9" Stick, 10.00x20 Tires, Dual Tires, Manual Quick Coupler, 46" Bucket, 8' 1" Blade, Front Stabilizers
Meter Reading: 9,535 Hours
Serial Number:
Location: Texas, United States
Zip/Postal Code:75935
(Shelby County)
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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) Yes
Paint Scratches; Chips; See photos for condition
Sheet Metal (Fiberglass) Condition Dents; Cracks; Surface rust; Weld repairs; Bent panels; See photos for condition
Steps/Ladders See photos for condition
Hand Rails See photos for condition
General Appearance #1
 
Control Station
Mirrors Cracked
Glass Front & Left; Missing
Seats/Armrests Damaged armrest; Inoperable slide or adjustment
Seat Belts Operational
Horn Inoperable
Safety Lock Out/Stop
Steering Control Minor to moderate steering wheel play
Hydraulic Controls Loose; Inoperable switches; Foot pedal inoperable
Drivetrain Controls
Oil Pressure The fault indicator remains on after engine is started.
Exterior Lights Operational Yes; Some inoperable
Warning Lights Operational; Check engine oil light stays on
Travel Alarm Inoperable
Gauges Operational
Hour Meter/Odometer 9,535 Hours; Operational hour meter - IronPlanet makes no guarantees as to actual hours/miles; we can only report what can be visually observed.
Heater Inoperable
Interior Headliner: Worn; Floor mat: Damaged
Limited Function Check (cs) The main components operated except as noted.
Hour Meter/Odometer
 
Engine
Fuel Type Diesel
Emission Control Label None found
Blow by @ idle (subjective observation) Minor
Starter Operational
Turbo or Blower Operational
Fuel System Operational
Exhaust System Rust penetration; Hole in exhaust tip; See photos for condition
Radiator
Oil Leaks None seen
Fuel Leaks None seen
Cooling System Leaks None seen
Limited Function Check (Engine) The engine started and ran.See oil report.
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
Front Drive Axle Fluid accumulation
Front Axle Oscillating Pin Wear Minor to moderate movement
Rear Drive Axle Fluid accumulation
Drive Line
Final Drives
Limited Function Check The drivetrain was operational except as noted.
Drivetrain #1
 
Hydraulics
Pumps (Hydraulics) Fluid accumulation
Valves Worn; Fluid accumulation
Hydraulic Tank Low oil level
Hoses (Hydraulics) Boom/Stick: Loose; Braid exposure; On machine: Seepage; Braid exposure
Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing Capped off; End of stick
Swing Motor Weak; Gear wear
Boom Lift Cylinder(s) Dripping leak on the left cylinder; Dripping leak on the right cylinder; Minor to moderate pin and bushing movement
Stick Cylinder Fluid accumulation; Minor to moderate pin and bushing movement
Bucket Cylinder Seepage; Minor to moderate pin and bushing movement
Limited Function Check The hydraulic system was operational except as noted. See oil report.
Hydraulics #1
 
Chassis
IronPlanet pin connection pivot point wear inspections are limited to sound, sight and feel observations. Dial indicator testing is not performed.
Steering Linkage Minor to moderate movement
Frame Condition Surface rust
Limited Function Check The main chassis components functioned during a limited check.
Park Brake Unable to test with slope
Tire Condition See photos
Wheel Condition
Wheel Studs, Nuts, Lugs
Boom Condition
Stick Condition Scratched; Minor dents on inside of stick; Weld repair
Boom Base Pin and Bushings Minor to moderate movement
Pin and Bushings Boom to Stick Minor to moderate movement
Pins and Bushings Stick to Coupler Minor to moderate movement
Turn-table Bearing Noise & roughness from bearing area during swing
Bottom Covers Bent; Oily
Limited Function Check The main components were operational with damage as noted.
Stabilizers Operational
Chassis #1
 
Specialty
Excavator Bucket Condition Holes; Dented; Cracked; Weld repaired
Backhoe / Excavator Bucket Shanks and Teeth
Quick Coupler Manual coupler inoperable
Blade Condition 8' 1" Blade; Worn; Dented
Blade Cutting Edge Condition Worn
Specialty #1
Oil Sample Analysis Engine Hydraulic
date of analysis Jul 23, 2012 Jul 23, 2012
Silicon 12 PPM 4 PPM
Lead 3 PPM 1 PPM
Tin 0 PPM 0 PPM
Copper 12 PPM 9 PPM
Aluminum 19 PPM 1 PPM
Silver 0.1 PPM 0.2 PPM
Nickel 1.3 PPM 0 PPM
Chromium 1.3 PPM 0.3 PPM
Iron 70 PPM 207 PPM
Glycol NEG N/A
Water NEG NEG
Fuel <5% N/A

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