Ghana: overhaul a used machine on arrival or run it three months first?
Fatou D.
Verified member · Procurement lead
A 20 t used machine just landed, 7,200 hours; the seller says pump and travel motors were rebuilt.
The client wants it on site now. A full overhaul costs time, but running it blind is risky.
We set aside USD 20,000: overhaul it or keep the money for emergencies?
Discussion (3)
Chanda M.Verified member · Service engineer2026-09-10
Run a 200-hour observation: oil samples, return filter, travel drift. If those are clean, skip the overhaul.
Kwame A.Verified member · Mine equipment manager2026-09-11
We rushed one onto site and lost two days to a leaking swing motor in week three; now we run a three-day check first.
Ade O.Verified member · Procurement lead2026-09-12
Keep the USD 20,000 for parts and spend against real faults rather than one big bet.
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