Inspection
The inspection standard
The same check on every unit, point by point. Scroll through the points; the drawing follows.
Showcase unit: HTM-P009 · 2021 SANY SYM5290THBES 43 m concrete pump truck on SANY chassis · 10 of 13 points on file
- 01On file
Boom sections & pins
Each section unfolded, pins and bushings checked for play, cracks and repairs.
- 02Video
Slewing turret
Full 360° rotation under power; bearing noise and backlash.
- 03On file
Hopper & S-valve
S-valve wear, hopper grate, agitator shaft seals.
- 04Not on file
Wear plate & cutting ring
Thickness measured; replaced before shipment if below limit.
- 05Video
Delivery cylinders
Chrome bore condition, piston seals, pressure held on test.
- 06Not on file
Main hydraulic pump
Brand and part number, leaks, pressure and temperature under load.
- 07Not on file
Transfer case
Engagement, oil, noise while pumping.
- 08On file
Engine bay
Cold start on video, smoke, leaks, belts, coolant.
- 09On file
Cab & controls
Dashboard warnings, remote control, every function tested.
- 10On file
Hour meter & odometer
Photographed with date; reading compared with pumped volume.
- 11On file
Tyres & chassis
Tread, age, frame rust, axles.
- 12On file
Outriggers
Extension and levelling, hydraulic locks, pads.
- 13On file
Nameplate & VIN
Photographed and checked against the registration papers.
Scroll through the points · Schematic model of the type. Readings and photos are of this unit.
No showcase unit for this type yet. The standard applies the same way.
- 01
Drum shell & blades
Shell thickness, blade wear, build-up inside, leaks at the seams.
- 02
Drum drive
Reducer and hydraulic motor: noise, leaks, rotation in both directions under load.
- 03
Charging hopper & chute
Hopper wear, chute hinges and extensions, spillage.
- 04
Water tank & pump
Tank condition, pump pressure, hoses.
- 05
Ladder & platform
Rungs, rails, platform grating, mounting points.
- 06
Sub-frame & chassis
Cracks, repairs, rust, drum pedestal and rear rollers.
- 07
Engine bay
Cold start on video, smoke, leaks, belts, coolant.
- 08
Cab & controls
Dashboard warnings, drum controls, every function tested.
- 09
Odometer & hours
Photographed with date.
- 10
Tyres
Tread, age, matching sets.
- 11
Nameplate & VIN
Photographed and checked against the registration papers.
Scroll through the points · Schematic model of the type. Readings and photos are of this unit.
No showcase unit for this type yet. The standard applies the same way.
- 01
Main boom sections
Each section extended; wear pads, side play, telescoping cylinder leaks.
- 02
Jib
Mounting pins, stowage, folding mechanism.
- 03
Slewing ring
Full rotation under load, bearing play, bolt condition.
- 04
Winch & wire rope
Rope wear and broken wires, drum spooling, brake hold.
- 05
Hook block
Hook throat, safety latch, sheaves and bearings.
- 06
Outriggers & pads
Extension and levelling, hydraulic locks, pad condition.
- 07
Counterweight
Mounting, locks, completeness.
- 08
Load moment indicator & controls
LMI function and calibration record, joystick response, warnings.
- 09
Upper & lower cabs
Glass, seats, controls, warnings on both dashboards.
- 10
Engine bay
Cold start on video, smoke, leaks, belts, coolant.
- 11
Tyres & chassis
Tread, age, frame rust, axles.
- 12
Nameplate & VIN
Photographed and checked against the registration papers.
Scroll through the points · Schematic model of the type. Readings and photos are of this unit.
No showcase unit for this type yet. The standard applies the same way.
- 01
Bucket & cutting edge
Edge and teeth wear, cracks, repairs.
- 02
Boom arms & pins
Play at pins and bushings, cracks, repairs.
- 03
Lift & tilt cylinders
Rod condition, seals, drift under load.
- 04
Articulation joint
Play at the centre pins, steering cylinders.
- 05
Transmission & axles
Gear engagement, oil, noise, leaks.
- 06
Engine bay
Cold start on video, smoke, leaks, belts, coolant.
- 07
Cab & controls
Dashboard warnings, every function tested.
- 08
Hour meter
Photographed with date.
- 09
Tyres
Tread, cuts, matching sets.
- 10
Hydraulic tank & lines
Oil condition, hoses, leaks.
- 11
Nameplate & VIN
Photographed and checked against the registration papers.
Scroll through the points · Schematic model of the type. Readings and photos are of this unit.
How we inspect
Inspection and refurbishment
Every unit is put on our lift before it is listed. What we find goes on the listing, item by item, with a date.
What we inspect
- Engine start, idle and smoke
- Hour meter, odometer and pump controller readings, photographed
- Boom pins, bushes and cylinder seals
- Hopper, S-valve, spectacle plate and cutting ring wear
- Delivery cylinders and pistons
- Tyres, brakes, lights and cab electrics
- Registration papers and outstanding finance
What we film for you
Before you pay, we film your unit: engine start with the hour meter in frame, boom unfold and slew, and a pumping test with water. The clips are attached to the listing and sent to you.
- 01Engine start and idle
- 02Hour meter and odometer
- 03Boom unfold and slew
- 04Pumping test with water
- 05Registration papers
Refurbishment
Refurbishment is priced per unit and listed on the proforma invoice: repaint, boom pin and bush replacement, new delivery cylinders and pistons, tyres, hopper wear parts. We only fit what you order. Photos of the work are sent before dispatch.
Parts we usually fit
Come to the yard
The yard is on Huangxing Avenue, Changsha County, close to Changsha Huanghua International Airport. Tell us your flight and we collect you. Buyers are welcome to bring their own inspector.
Inspection
Come to the yard, or watch it live
Every unit is inspected on our lift before listing. Condition notes and the inspection report are written per unit and dated.
What we film for you
- Engine start and idle
- Hour meter and odometer
- Boom unfold and slew
- Pumping test with water
- Registration papers
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