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Hi All,



I am looking at buying a vibratory plow (smaller one like a Case Maxi Sneaker) and I have a choice between a few machines.



All have their pros and cons condition wise and how they are equipped (example, some have the chain trencher up front some not, some have the boring unit....some not),



I have a chance to get a unit with about 4700 hours on it that the owner claims runs fine....he has not done anything major to it other than change oil and filters and grease (he mainly used the vibratory plow).



Is that too many hours for a diesel engine (believe 4 cyl Leyland diesel (british?).



What do you think?.....How many hours should the unit be good for?



Thanks!



Andrew



PS - most of the other machines I have looked at have about half the hours or less....only reason I am considering this unit instead of the others for basically the same price is because it comes with the front trencher / bore unit, has new tires, and the boring rods and bits (plus he said it was work ready)....the other units...with half the ours or less....do not have the optional attachments etc...

///// How many hours is too many hours ? /////////