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  • Drivetrain with Rear Drive Axle
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Item 15517044

2017 John Deere 648L 4x4 Skidder

Located

Simpsonville, SC

Simpsonville, SC

Usage

10,526 hrs

10,526 hrs

Serial number

1DW648LXKHF679922

1DW648LXKHF679922




Detailed equipment information

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ID number

#15517044


In yard

No


Features

Air Conditioner, Joystick Steering, Air Ride Seat, Sweeps, Screens, Two-Position Station, Tier 4, 2017 US EPA Label, Requires Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Blade, John Deere Grapple, Winch, 35.5x32 Tires, Floatation Tires

Drivetrain

(3)
Drivetrain with
Drivetrain with Front Drive Axle
Drivetrain with Rear Drive Axle

Transmission

Operational


Front Drive Axle

Wet with oil, unsure of source


Rear Drive Axle

Wet with oil, unsure of source


Limited Function Check

The drivetrain was operational.

General Appearance

(26)
General Appearance with Picture, Left Front Corner
General Appearance with Picture, Left Rear Corner
General Appearance with Picture, Right Rear Corner
General Appearance with Picture, Right Front Corner
General Appearance with Serial Number / VIN
General Appearance with Hour Meter / Odometer
General Appearance with Paint
General Appearance with Sheet Metal (fiberglass) Condition
General Appearance with Steps/Ladders
General Appearance with Hand Rails
General Appearance with Glass
General Appearance with Exterior Lights
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Serial Number / VIN

1DW648LXKHF679922, Tag laying loose on dash


CE Mark

No CE mark found


Hour Meter / Odometer

10526 hrs-No guarantees made as to actual hours/miles/kilometers; the inspection report reflects what can be visually observed.


Paint


Sheet Metal (fiberglass) Condition

Both doors damaged, left side engine panels damaged (1 is missing latch), grille/surround frame pushed in at top


Steps/Ladders


Hand Rails

Left rear top grab handle damaged, left inside door grab handle bent. Right side front bottom and left rear bottom grab handles pushed into ROPS at mounting.


Glass

All polycarbonate windows scratched severely. Right side door window does not operate because of damage to door


Exterior Lights

Some not operational, Left front cab light, 2 of the rear cab lights lights are not operational

Safety

(1)
Safety with Safety Lock Out/Stop

Horn

Operational


Seat Belts

Operational


Safety Lock Out/Stop

Operational


Current Safety Manual


Current Operator/Maintenance Manual

Control Station

(19)
Control Station with Seats/Armrests
Control Station with Mirrors
Control Station with Steering Controls
Control Station with Hydraulic Controls
Control Station with Drivetrain Controls
Control Station with Dash Console
Control Station with Engine Oil Pressure
Control Station with Warning Lights
Control Station with Gauges
Control Station with Limited Function Check
Control Station with
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Seats/Armrests


Mirrors


Steering Controls


Hydraulic Controls


Drivetrain Controls


Dash Console

Armrest broken


Engine Oil Pressure

The gauge registers in the operating range.


Warning Lights

Operational, Yellow warning light came on while testing light stays on


Gauges

Operational


Air Conditioner

Operational, Blows cool but not cold air


Heater

Operational


Limited Function Check

The main components are in place and operational as noted.

Engine

(14)
Engine with Emission Label
Engine with A/C Compressor
Engine with Blow-by (subjective visual observation)
Engine with Exhaust System
Engine with Radiator
Engine with Oil Leaks
Engine with Engine - Left Side
Engine with Engine - Right Side
Engine with DEF / AdBlue Tank
Engine with Limited Function Check
Engine with
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Engine

2017 US EPA Label, Requires Diesel Exhaust Fluid


Emission Label


A/C Compressor

Cannot see clutch


Blow-by (subjective visual observation)

Visible


Starter

Operational


Exhaust System


Radiator


Oil Leaks

Oil Pan, Belly pan has a pool of engine oil. Drain valve fitting appears to be leaking.


Fuel Leaks

No dripping leaks


Cooling System Leaks

No dripping leaks


Engine - Left Side


Engine - Right Side


DEF / AdBlue Tank


Limited Function Check

The engine started and ran.

Hydraulics

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Hydraulics with
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Hydraulics with Valves
Hydraulics with Hydraulic Tank
Hydraulics with Hoses/Lines - Skidder
Hydraulics with Boom Lift Cylinder(s)
Hydraulics with Grapple Cylinders
Hydraulics with Blade Lift Cylinders
Hydraulics with Steering Cylinders
Hydraulics with Hydraulic Motors
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Pumps (Hydraulics)


Valves


Hydraulic Tank

Low fluid level


Hoses/Lines - Skidder

Hose at articulation seeping oil, another appears to be sucked flat.


Boom Lift Cylinder(s)


Grapple Cylinders


Blade Lift Cylinders

Oil accumulation at both cylinders


Steering Cylinders

Dripping leak on the left cylinder


Hydraulic Motors

Winch does not operate


Limited Function Check

The hydraulic system is weak. Groaned when grapple hydraulic functions used

Chassis

(22)
Chassis with Grapple Boom Condition
Chassis with Chassis to Arm Pins
Chassis with Boom to Grapple Pins and Bushings
Chassis with Articulating Center Pins
Chassis with Frame Condition
Chassis with Tire Brands
Chassis with Left Front Tire
Chassis with Left Rear Tire
Chassis with Right Rear Tire
Chassis with Right Front Tire
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Grapple Boom Condition


Chassis to Arm Pins


Boom to Grapple Pins and Bushings


Limited Function Check

The main components were operational except as noted.


Articulating Center Pins


Brake Type

Hydrostatic


Park Brake


Limited Function Check - Brakes

The brake system functioned, stopping and holding the machine.


Frame Condition


Tire Brands

Primex, Bias ply


Left Front Tire


Left Rear Tire


Right Rear Tire


Right Front Tire


Wheel Condition


Wheel Studs, Nuts, Lugs

Specialty

(8)
Specialty with Winch
Specialty with Grapple
Specialty with Blade Condition
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Specialty with
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Winch

Inoperable, Make: John Deere, Serial #: T04000X006951, No hook


Grapple

Grapple arm was repaired


Blade Condition

Both pins to frame have retainers missing/broken


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