{"id":8490,"date":"2026-10-26T07:13:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T07:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usedmotorgrader.com\/blog\/?p=8490"},"modified":"2026-10-26T08:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T08:18:18","slug":"how-to-inspect-a-used-motor-grader-before-you-buy-25-point-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usedmotorgrader.com\/blog\/how-to-inspect-a-used-motor-grader-before-you-buy-25-point-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Inspect A Used Motor Grader Before You Buy: 25-Point Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

A grader that looks spotless in photographs can still hide a loose circle, a worn articulation joint, or a tired hydraulic pump. A proper used motor grader inspection checklist therefore goes well beyond paint and the hour meter. If you are wondering what to check when buying a used grader, the short answer is this: confirm the machine’s identity and service history, inspect the engine, drivetrain, hydraulics, frame, articulation, circle, moldboard, tires and controls, then finish with a controlled operating test. The 25 points below follow that order.<\/span><\/p>\n

If it’s your first purchase, read about the<\/span> common mistakes first-time grader buyers should avoid<\/span><\/a> before you travel to see a machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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