I’m looking to buy a tractor. Does anyone have a check list type to inspect a tractor before buying it. Or things I should pay attention to when looking at one. Thank you
Truck check list
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by honesttruth, Apr 14, 2021.
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Not trying to be a dick, it's just that you can probably find the info quicker by reading it than by waiting for someone to type it.86scotty and honesttruth Thank this. -
Agreed. Plenty of info posted before.
what do you plan to use it for ?
Pulling a 53 dry van?
flatbed?
Dump trailer ?
is this your first truck ?
How many years have you been driving ?
Are you slightly handy mechanic ?
Running in California ?slow.rider and honesttruth Thank this. -
Ridgeline did a pretty good post on this a little while ago I believe. If you can find it it's definitely worth a read.
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Do Double due diligence now ! With the market hot fleets will send the problem children to auction early and get top price on low miles or hours .
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Don't be fooled by the low mileage, if it was in the shop more than it was on the road, it will look brand new.
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So many variables and need more info. I try and tell folks, stay away from dealers. It's best to buy a truck from an O/O retiring, they can tell you all about the truck. Remember, a truck with a "new" motor at a dealer, probably is a nightmare down the road, and good luck getting the dealer to acknowledge that. When buying a used truck, if possible, get all fluids analyzed. It tells a story. I tell everyone thinking of buying a truck these days, it's your funeral. It's as if O/O's have giant "F me" signs on their truck,,,and sadly, they get the raw end everytime. Really, remember, it's a lot easier getting a truck, than getting out of it, trust me.
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