{"id":45209,"date":"2026-10-22T11:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=45209"},"modified":"2026-10-22T11:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:39:27","slug":"buying-a-used-cat-938g-check-these-7-things-before-you-commit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/buying-a-used-cat-938g-check-these-7-things-before-you-commit\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Used Cat 938G? Check These 7 Things Before You Commit"},"content":{"rendered":"

That cheap Cat 938G can turn into the most expensive loader you own. A transmission fault, a worn articulation joint or an engine that runs hot often shows up only after delivery, when the price is already settled. If you are comparing used front end loaders for sale, the asking price is only where the checking starts.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide covers seven checks to run before you sign: records, engine, drivetrain, hydraulics, frame, tires and brakes, and cab. It also lists the red flags that mean you should walk away and how to estimate repair costs before you negotiate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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