“The photos looked perfect.”<\/span><\/p>\n If you have ever searched for used machinery, you have probably thought exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n You open the listing. The machine is clean. The photos look great. The seller assures you that everything works perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n You start doing the numbers and think:<\/span><\/p>\n “This one is worth looking at.”<\/span><\/p>\n But there is a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n The photos in an advert are designed to sell a machine. They are not necessarily designed to help you assess its real condition.<\/span><\/p>\n That is where many buyers make the same mistake: they make decisions based on the photos they receive instead of asking for the ones they actually need.<\/span><\/p>\n Most listings show the same things:<\/span><\/p>\n These photos are useful for getting a general impression.<\/span><\/p>\n But they rarely show the areas where wear, repairs or costly problems are most likely to appear.<\/span><\/p>\n Before taking a serious interest in a machine, it is worth asking for a few additional photos.<\/span><\/p>\n It sounds obvious, but it is often missing from the advert.<\/span><\/p>\n Besides confirming the advertised hours, it helps you determine whether the overall wear of the machine matches what the meter shows.<\/span><\/p>\n Hours are not everything, but they are still important.<\/span><\/p>\n Major wear is rarely visible in general photos.<\/span><\/p>\n A close-up image of the main pivot points can reveal wear that may later become expensive to repair.<\/span><\/p>\n This is one of the first photos we usually request.<\/span><\/p>\n Imagine finding an attractively priced machine only to discover it needs a full set of tyres.<\/span><\/p>\n That can easily cost several thousand euros.<\/span><\/p>\n For this reason, detailed photos of tyres, tracks, rollers and guide wheels are always worth requesting.<\/span><\/p>\n A clear photo of the engine can tell you much more than you might expect.<\/span><\/p>\n Leaks, improvised repairs, damaged hoses or signs of poor maintenance often become obvious when viewed closely.<\/span><\/p>\n Hydraulic repairs are rarely cheap.<\/span><\/p>\n Ask for photos of rods, seals and hydraulic connections.<\/span><\/p>\n Small scratches, dents or oil leaks can indicate future repairs that are worth knowing about before making a decision.<\/span><\/p>\n Some machines tell a very different story once you step inside the cab.<\/span><\/p>\n The condition of the seat, pedals, joysticks and controls often provides a good indication of how the machine has really been used.<\/span><\/p>\n In many cases, it is one of the most revealing areas.<\/span><\/p>\n A repaired machine is not necessarily a bad machine.<\/span><\/p>\n The important thing is knowing about it.<\/span><\/p>\n Ask for photos of the boom, chassis, stabilisers and structural areas to identify any previous repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n A professional repair is usually not a problem. A poorly executed one deserves closer attention.<\/span><\/p>\n It is one of the least requested photos and one of the most useful.<\/span><\/p>\n From underneath, it is often easier to spot impacts, structural damage, leaks and previous repairs that are hidden elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n Before moving forward with any negotiation, ask for photos of the manufacturer’s plate and serial number.<\/span><\/p>\n This helps confirm the exact model and verify that the documentation matches the machine being offered.<\/span><\/p>\n If we had to choose between ten photos and a complete operating video, we would choose the video every time.<\/span><\/p>\n In just a few minutes you can see:<\/span><\/p>\n Many doubts disappear once you see the machine working.<\/span><\/p>\n General photos help sell a machine.<\/span><\/p>\n Detailed photos help buy one.<\/span><\/p>\n Before seriously considering any machine, spend a few extra minutes requesting images of the areas that truly determine its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n It may seem like a small step, but it often makes the difference between finding a good machine and discovering costly problems too late.<\/span><\/p>\n At BANERAI, we believe transparency is essential when selling used machinery. That is why we provide detailed photographs, videos and technical information so our customers can evaluate each machine with confidence before making a decision.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The images that really reveal the condition of a used machine \u2014 and that many buyers forget to ask for “The photos looked perfect.” If you have ever searched for used machinery, you have probably thought exactly that. You open the listing. The machine is clean. The photos look great. The seller assures you that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[369],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-experiences"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNot All Photos Have the Same Value<\/b><\/h2>\n
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1. A Photo of the Hour Meter<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. Photos of Pins and Pivot Points<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Tyres or Tracks<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. The Engine Compartment<\/b><\/h2>\n
5. Hydraulic Cylinders<\/b><\/h2>\n
6. The Cab Interior<\/b><\/h2>\n
7. Weld Repairs<\/b><\/h2>\n
8. The Underside of the Machine<\/b><\/h2>\n
9. The Manufacturer’s Plate and Serial Number<\/b><\/h2>\n
10. If You Can Choose, Ask for a Video<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n