Buying used John Deere wheel loaders
Bucket size must suit material density, tipping load and truck height. Buyers should consider breakout force, dump clearance, coupler system, tire cost and whether the machine will spend more time loading, carrying or handling forks.
Verify before comparing
- Exact model and serial-specific configuration
- Operating weight
- Horsepower
- Bucket capacity
- Breakout force
- Tipping load
Inspection focus
- Check centre articulation and steering play
- Inspect tires for matched size, cuts and remaining life
- Load the hydraulics and inspect lift-arm, bucket and coupler pins